Nancy Lotfy

CURRICULUM VITAE

Name: Nancy Maher Ahmed Lotfy, MD.
Address: 9, street 76, Maadi, Cairo, Egypt.
Tel.: 01006030381
E-mail: drnancymaher@hotmail.com

 Objective:
I’m seeking a career position that employs clinical, surgical, and investigative ophthalmological skills; and that permits the conduction of clinical research. I am aiming at utilizing abilities developed throughout my work experience and education to serve society, and transmit knowledge. I am willing to work hard, among a cooperative group in order to achieve these goals.
 Current Position
Lecturer of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine - Cairo University (Kasr Al-Aini)

 Education, Qualifications and Post-graduate studies:
 MD degree in ophthalmology: June 2012.
o Thesis title (Transplantation Of Ex Vivo Expanded Epithelial Stem Cells In Limbal Stem Cell Deficiency)
 Masters degree in Ophthalmology: August 2008 with grade (very good).
o Thesis title (Recent Advances In Management Of Dry-Eye)
• Consultant of Ophthalmology.
• School Of Medicine, Cairo University, Egypt: (1997 – 2003).
o Bachelor degree in Medicine & Surgery.
o Graduated Nov. 2003 with grade: Excellent (with honors).
• Passed the 1st part of ICO Exam (complete basic science including optics and Refraction) (on Apr. 2009).
• Passed the 2nd part of ICO Exam (clinical sciences examination in ophthalmology) (on april 2010)
• TOEFL (on Apr. 2012): 580 Marks.

 Work Experience: (Full time)
• July 2012-present time:
Lecturer of Ophthalmology at Cairo Univ. Hospital (Kasr Al-Ainy).

• October 2016 –present time:
Ophthalmologist in Eye Care Centre - Maadi.

• May 2009- June 2012:
Assistant Lecturer of Ophthalmology at Cairo Univ. Hospital (Kasr Al-Ainy).
• April 2005 – May 2008:
Resident of Ophthalmology at Cairo Univ. Hospital (Kasr Al-Ainy).

• March 2004 – March 2005:
House-Officer physician in Kasr-El-Aini hospital, Cairo University, Egypt
• May 2008 - February 2009:
Ophthalmologist in Dar El-Oyoun Hospital.

 Opthalmology experience
Achieved via working as a resident, as an assistant lecturer, then as a lecturer in the ophthalmology department in Cairo University Hospitals.

 Surgical Ophthalmology:
• Cataract surgeries:
o Phaco-emulsification.
o Extra capsular cataract extraction.
• Corneal surgeries:
o Penetrating keratoplasty.
o Stem cell transplantation.
• Eye trauma:
Repair of corneal ruptures, sclera ruptures, and lid wounds.
• Minor procedures: Pterygium, chalazion, …etc

 Investigative Ophthalmology:

Achieved via working in Dar El-Oyoun Hospital (May 2008 - February 2009), and in Laser Unit in Kasr Elaini (March 2012-present time)

• B scan U/S and UBM.
• OCT.
• Fundus fluorescein angiography.
• Perimetry.

 Work Experience (Other)
• January 2007 - March 2007:
 Resident of pediatric ophthalmology in Cairo University children hospital (Abu El-Reesh Hospital).
• October 2008 - August 2010:
 Research for “The Ex Vivo Expansion of Limbal Epithelial Stem Cells and transplantation into patients with limbal stem cell deficiency”. Held in:
1. The National Institute for Ophthalmic Research. In collaboration with Ass. Prof. Dr. Dalia Galal.
2. The National Cancer Institute. In Collaboration with Lecturer Dr. Mervat Al-Deftar.
3. The Cairo University Eye-Bank. In collaboration with Prof. Dr. Samia Sabri (Professor of Ophthalmology – Cairo University)
• May 2008 - February 2009:
 Assistant for Prof. Dr. Samia Sabry (Professor of Ophthalmology – Cairo University)
 Assistant for Prof. Dr. Sherif Gamal Eldin (Professor of Ophthalmology – Cairo University)

 Courses for Teacher training for higher Education (Cairo University):
These are courses given in Cairo University to help preparation of the University Faculty members.

 Conferences, workshops and societies:
 Member of the Egyptian Ophthalmological Society.
 Participation in the workshop of (Orientation of total quality concepts in healthcare in Cairo University Hospitals).
 Attendance of ISRS/AAO Official Refractive Surgery Symposium. (2008)
 Attendance of Egyptian Ophthalmology Society annual meeting. (2008)
 Participation in the 1st Egyptian-German workshop on stem cell research which was organized by Cairo University and the University of Cologne under the patronage of the DAAD (2009).
 Attendance of Egyptian Ophthalmology Society annual meeting. (2010)
 Attendance of Basic Infection Control Course (2012).
 Attendance of the third OPSE meeting. (Ophthalmic Plastic Society of Egypt); with presentation of talk titled “Transplantation Of Ex Vivo Expanded Epithelial Stem Cells In Limbal Stem Cell Deficiency”. (2012)
 Attended the OCT & FFA course that was held at Eye Laser Unit under supervision of Prof. Dr. Zeinab Elsanabary (Professor of Ophthalmology-Cairo University) (2013)

 Languages:
Arabic: Mother tongue.
English: Excellent (Spoken & written).

 Computer skills:
Microsoft office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Internet and research skills.

 Personal Data:
• Birth date: 30-6-1980
• Born in Cairo, Egypt.
• Nationality: Egyptian.
• Married to Dr. Youssif A. Khachaba Lecturer of General and Plastic surgery Cairo Univ. hospitals (Kasr Al-Ainy).

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