رانيا مدحت محمد فهمي

Personal Information

Name: Dr. Rania Medhat Mohamed Fahmy
Nationality: Egyptian

Professional Profile

Associate Professor of Ophthalmology with over 20 years of experience in clinical practice, academic teaching, and research. Expertise in ocular imaging, corneal and retinal assessment,  and refractive science. Strong track record in peer-reviewed publications, curriculum development, and postgraduate supervision.

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD) in Ophthalmology – 2008
Cairo University, Egypt
Thesis: Limbal Versus Free Conjunctival Autograft for the Management of Recurrent Pterygium

Master of Science (MSc) in Ophthalmology – 2002
Cairo University, Egypt
Thesis: New Trends in Management of Retinoblastoma

Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBCh) – 1997
Cairo University, Egypt
Grade: Excellent with Honors

High School Certificate – 1991
L'Ecole Saint Vincent de Paul, Cairo, Egypt

Academic and Professional Experience

Associate Professor
College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, Saudi Arabia
March 2011 – Present

• Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses in ophthalmology and medical sciences
• Contributing to curriculum design and academic program development
• Supervising research projects and postgraduate theses
• Participating in academic committees and quality assurance activities

Lecturer & Assistant Professor
Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Egypt
2001 – 2011

• Delivered lectures in ophthalmology and general medicine
• Participated in clinical teaching and student assessment
• Contributed to departmental academic activities

Resident Doctor
Cairo University Hospitals, Egypt
1997 – 2001

• Completed clinical rotations in ophthalmology, surgery, and general medicine
• Provided direct patient care and assisted in surgical procedures

Research Interests

• Ocular imaging and advanced diagnostic technologies
• Diabetic retinopathy and systemic associations (oxidative stress, microbiota)
• Corneal biomechanics and refractive outcomes
• Dry eye disease and ocular surface health
• Pediatric vision disorders and amblyopia management
• Telemedicine applications in ophthalmology

Publications

• Author and co-author of 30+ peer-reviewed publications in international journals
• Selected journals include:
  • Clinical Ophthalmology
  • Scientific Reports
  • Saudi Journal of Ophthalmology
  • Indian Journal of Ophthalmology
  • Microbial Pathogenesis

(Full publication list available upon request or can be appended as a separate section if needed for promotion.)

Teaching Experience

Undergraduate Teaching

• Human Anatomy and Neuroanatomy
• Physiology
• Pharmacology
• Pathology
• Biochemistry
• Microbiology
• Ophthalmology (Binocular Vision, Orthoptics, Pediatric & Clinical Ophthalmology)

Postgraduate Teaching

• Clinical Ophthalmology
• Ocular Biometry
• Pediatric Ophthalmology

Clinical Experience

• Diagnosis and management of refractive errors
• Retinal and anterior segment disorders
• Pediatric ophthalmic conditions
• Dry eye and ocular surface disease
• Interpretation of advanced ocular imaging

Skills and Competencies

• Advanced ocular imaging and diagnostics (OCT, Pentacam, topography)
• Clinical research design and statistical analysis
• Academic teaching and supervision
• Curriculum development and accreditation work
• Scientific writing and publication
• Multidisciplinary collaboration