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What is the full name of the renowned cardiac surgeon?
In which year did Majdi Yacoub perform the first heart transplant in Britain?
Where did Majdi Yacoub complete his medical training?
What significant contribution did Majdi Yacoub make to the field of cardiac surgery?
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What is the primary focus of the foundation established by Majdi Yacoub?
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Which country is Majdi Yacoub originally from?
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Majdi Yacoub has been recognized with several awards. What are these awards primarily for?
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What type of clinics and centers has Majdi Yacoub established in Egypt?
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Study Notes
سيرة مجدي يعقوب
- الاسم الكامل: مجدي يعقوب
- تاريخ الميلاد: 16 نوفمبر 1935
- مكان الميلاد: مدينة دمنهور، مصر
التعليم
- حصل على بكالوريوس الطب من جامعة القاهرة.
- أكمل تدريبه في المملكة المتحدة، حيث حصل على الزمالة في كلية الجراحين.
المسيرة المهنية
- تخصص في جراحة القلب والأوعية الدموية.
- عمل في مستشفيات مرموقة في المملكة المتحدة، بما في ذلك مستشفى "القلب في لندن".
- أجرى أول عملية زراعة قلب في بريطانيا عام 1980.
إنجازات بارزة
- أسس مؤسسة مجدي يعقوب لأبحاث وأمراض القلب، وتهدف إلى تطوير العلاج والبحث في أمراض القلب.
- قام بتطوير تقنيات جراحية جديدة، بما في ذلك جراحة القلب المفتوح.
- ساهم في تطوير برامج تدريب للأطباء الجدد في مجال جراحة القلب.
الجوائز والتكريمات
- حصل على العديد من الجوائز الوطنية والدولية تقديراً لإنجازاته في مجال جراحة القلب.
- تم تكريمه من قبل عدة منظمات وجمعيات طبية.
العمل الخيري
- يركز على تقديم الرعاية الطبية للمحتاجين في مصر والدول النامية.
- أسس عيادات مجانية ومراكز طبية لتحسين خدمات الرعاية الصحية.
الحياة الشخصية
- يعيش في المملكة المتحدة، ولكنه يزور مصر بانتظام.
- متزوج ولديه عائلة.
Biography of Magdi Yacoub
- Full Name: Magdi Yacoub
- Date of Birth: November 16, 1935
- Place of Birth: Damanhur, Egypt
Education
- Earned a Bachelor of Medicine degree from Cairo University.
- Completed training in the United Kingdom, obtaining a fellowship from the Royal College of Surgeons.
Professional Career
- Specialized in cardiovascular surgery.
- Worked at prestigious hospitals in the UK, including the London Heart Hospital.
- Performed the first heart transplant in Britain in 1980.
Notable Achievements
- Founded the Magdi Yacoub Heart Foundation, focused on research and treatment of heart diseases.
- Developed new surgical techniques, particularly in open-heart surgery.
- Contributed to training programs for new doctors in the field of cardiac surgery.
Awards and Honors
- Received numerous national and international awards in recognition of achievements in cardiac surgery.
- Honored by various medical organizations and societies for contributions to medicine.
Philanthropy
- Dedicated to providing medical care to those in need in Egypt and developing countries.
- Established free clinics and medical centers to improve healthcare services.
Personal Life
- Resides in the United Kingdom but frequently visits Egypt.
- Married with a family.
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Explore the life and accomplishments of Magdi Yacoub, a renowned Egyptian-British heart surgeon. From his education in Cairo to his pioneering work in cardiac surgery in the UK, this quiz highlights his significant contributions and charitable efforts aimed at improving healthcare. Test your knowledge about his career and impact in the medical field.