Galala University welcomed a delegation of international experts from the Human Study Foundation (Germany) for a two-day working visit on Monday and Tuesday, April 7–8, 2025, in the presence of Prof. Dr. Ahmed El-Geoushy, Advisor to the Minister of Higher Education for Technological Universities. The visit marked a practical step toward activating the cooperation agreement to develop Galala University’s Prosthetics Program—moving from framework to implementation through structured work sessions, technical reviews, and capacity-building plans.
Across the two days, joint teams met to align on a clear roadmap for upgrading teaching, labs, and clinical training in prosthetics and rehabilitation sciences. Faculty and technical staff engaged with the visiting experts on curriculum mapping to international benchmarks; embedding more hands-on modules in anatomy, biomechanics, materials science, and socket design; and integrating contemporary technologies such as 3D printing of components, myoelectric control systems, and digital scanning for custom prosthesis fitting. The working agenda emphasized applied education and real-world competencies, with staged milestones for course refreshes, lab set-ups, and supervised clinical hours.
A comprehensive lab needs-assessment was conducted to identify priority equipment and workflow upgrades. Discussions covered gait analysis workflows, pressure mapping for socket optimization, alignment tools, laminating/vacuum systems, safe materials handling, and maintenance protocols to ensure reliability and longevity of assets. The experts recommended a “train-the-trainer” model so that faculty and lab technologists can cascade knowledge to students and junior staff, supported by modular teaching kits, standard operating procedures, and competency checklists.
On the clinical side, the delegation and GU stakeholders explored partnerships with rehabilitation centers to strengthen supervised placements, multidisciplinary case reviews, and patient follow-up pathways. Emphasis was placed on patient-centered outcomes—comfort, function, and reintegration—alongside ethical practice and data privacy. The teams also outlined opportunities for joint research in areas such as lightweight composite materials, socket-residuum interface optimization, and community-based rehabilitation, with an eye to publishable outputs and local impact.
To ensure sustained quality, the roadmap features defined phases: (1) alignment and quick wins (syllabi updates, safety SOPs, essential tools), (2) lab and curriculum enhancement (new modules, simulation, vendor calibration), and (3) advanced practice (myoelectric systems, digital workflows, research). Each phase includes KPIs such as faculty training hours completed, student competencies achieved, number of supervised clinical cases, and the adoption of standardized assessment rubrics. The parties also discussed pathways to external recognition and alignment with national accreditation requirements for technological universities.
The visit highlighted the broader societal value of modern prosthetics education. By localizing advanced technologies and expanding clinical capacity, the program will help improve access to high-quality prosthetic services, support rehabilitation for people with limb difference, and contribute to workforce readiness in a growing health-tech field. These objectives directly advance SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being) through improved rehabilitative care; SDG 4 (Quality Education) via competency-based training; SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure) through technology transfer and lab development; and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) by linking international expertise with local needs.
Prof. Dr. Ahmed El-Geoushy commended the collaborative approach and underscored its importance for technological universities nationwide. The Human Study Foundation delegation affirmed its commitment to sustained cooperation—through faculty development, co-designed modules, remote mentoring, and periodic technical audits—to ensure that the program’s implementation remains on track and responsive to patient outcomes. With this visit, Galala University moves decisively from planning to action, positioning the Prosthetics Program as a national model for applied, innovation-led healthcare education.
