ASJOG History

Ain Shams Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ASJOG^®) is an organization working in the field of continuous medical education for obstetricians and gynecologists as well as health care providers in other fields of medicine related to women’s health. It was founded in February 2004 by the department of Obstetrics and Gynecology in Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt with Prof. Ali Elian as the chief Editor and Dr. Mohammed El Sherbeeny as the founder.

Ain Shams University women’s hospital is one of the oldest, largest and busiest teaching hospitals in the Arab world and has always been a pioneer in medical education.

ASJOG is published quarterly and currently distributes 3000 hard copies (free of charge) to Egyptian Doctors in universities, teaching and governmental hospitals as well as private centers all around Egypt.

The editorial and advisory boards of ASJOG include university staff from different specialties, universities and levels of seniority. They are working hard to improve and update scientific knowledge for all, free of charge.

In addition to the journal hard copy, ASJOG also has an official website, a periodical scientific club, educational multimedia productions, TV broadcasted lectures and patient education leaflets.

The main goals of ASJOG are:

• Continuous Medical Education for all.

• Establishing the concept of evidence based medicine in the mind of medical professionals.

•  Calling for a common language in patient management.

• Patient education and advice, based on up-to-date knowledge.