About the Winter School
The relaunch of a respected Alexandria-based educational platform after more than a decade.
A regional & international hub
The 13th Winter School in Cranio-Maxillofacial and Plastic Surgery represents the relaunch of a respected Alexandria-based educational platform after more than a decade. Building on the legacy of 12 previous editions, the 2027 Winter School is designed as a high-quality regional and international hub for contemporary surgical education, multidisciplinary exchange, and practical skills development.
The School will bring together surgeons, dental specialists, allied health professionals, trainees, academics, and industry partners through a structured three-day scientific program, complemented by dedicated practical workshops on the surrounding days. It will be hosted at the prestigious Bibliotheca Alexandrina, providing an internationally recognizable setting for scientific excellence, networking, and professional collaboration.
The scientific program is structured around three progressive learning levels—Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced—allowing delegates to select education that is appropriate to their experience and clinical interests, across seven key tracks.
A central strength of the Winter School is its practical training program of hands-on workshops using TMJ simulators, artificial skulls, fresh-frozen cadaveric models, and phantom-head simulation. Workshop subjects include TMJ arthroscopy, orthognathic surgery, maxillofacial trauma, neck dissection, advanced neck surgery, salivary gland surgery, rhinoplasty, and cleft lip and palate surgery.
Our aim
The 13th Winter School aims to position Alexandria as a leading destination for surgical skills training in the region, connect senior experts with the next generation of clinicians, promote modern clinical practices such as virtual planning and digital workflows, and create meaningful value for delegates, faculty, sponsors, exhibitors, and academic partners.
Main event
13–15 January 2027
Workshops
Surrounding days
Format
Scientific sessions, clinical case discussions, multidisciplinary learning and hands-on workshops
Dear Colleagues, Distinguished Guests, and Friends,
It is my great pleasure and honor to welcome you to the 13th Winter School in Cranio-Maxillofacial and Plastic Surgery, an international gathering dedicated to the evolving fields of Cranio-Maxillofacial and Plastic Surgery.
This congress brings together distinguished surgeons, academics, researchers, and young professionals from around the world to share knowledge, exchange experiences, and explore the latest advances in surgical science and clinical practice.
Our specialty continues to evolve rapidly, driven by innovation in reconstructive and aesthetic surgery, craniofacial trauma, orthognathic surgery, craniofacial deformities, microsurgery, tissue engineering, 3D planning, digital technologies, and emerging surgical techniques. This progress creates an exciting opportunity to learn from one another and to translate scientific advances into better patient care.
We have designed a comprehensive scientific program that combines state-of-the-art lectures, interactive panels, challenging case discussions, live demonstrations, and hands-on workshops, providing valuable opportunities for both established experts and the next generation of surgeons.
A special emphasis has been placed on fostering collaboration between different surgical disciplines. We believe that the future of cranio-maxillofacial and plastic surgery lies not only in technical excellence, but also in multidisciplinary teamwork, innovation, education, and continuous improvement.
I would like to extend my sincere appreciation to our international and national faculty, scientific and organizing committees, supporting institutions, and industry partners for their invaluable contributions to this congress.
Most importantly, I welcome our young surgeons and trainees. Your enthusiasm, curiosity, and commitment to learning are essential to the future of our specialty. We hope this meeting will provide you with knowledge, inspiration, professional connections, and lasting collaborations.
We look forward to an inspiring scientific experience, meaningful discussions, and the opportunity to build new bridges between colleagues and institutions from around the world.
Welcome to Alexandria, welcome to the 13th Winter School in Cranio-Maxillofacial and Plastic Surgery, and welcome to a meeting where science, innovation, and surgical excellence come together.
Prof. Dr. Mohamed Mohamed Fata
Head of the Department of Maxillofacial and Plastic Surgery
A. Prof. Dr. Aly Mohamed Atteya
Associate Professor of Maxillofacial and Plastic Surgery
Dr. Mohamed Fayad
Lecturer of Maxillofacial and Plastic Surgery
Dr. Abdalla Ibrahim Abbas Zeitoun
Lecturer of Maxillofacial and Plastic Surgery
Dr. Mohamed Gad
Assistant Lecturer of Maxillofacial and Plastic Surgery
The comeback · back after more than a decade
A new, young board is relaunching Alexandria’s Winter School, carrying the legacy of 12 editions forward with a fresh vision, modern science and a hands-on approach.
Revive a landmark
Relaunch the Winter School and re-establish it as a recurring regional event
A new generation
A young board bringing fresh perspectives and a different way of teaching
Up-to-date science
Virtual planning, digital workflow and microvascular reconstruction
Structured learning
Progressive Basic, Intermediate and Advanced content across seven tracks
Hands-on skills
Practical workshops on simulators, artificial skulls, cadavers and phantom heads
Connect generations
Bring senior experts and early-career surgeons together in one multidisciplinary platform
Hosted by
Co-host
ALEXIA
Academic host
Alexandria University – Faculty of Dentistry
A broad multidisciplinary audience
Surgical Specialists
- Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons (OMFS)
- Head & Neck Surgeons and ENT / Otorhinolaryngology Surgeons
- Plastic, Reconstructive and Craniofacial Surgeons
Oncology & Diagnostics
- Surgical Oncologists and related oncology specialists
- Radiologists, Pathologists and other diagnostic specialists
Dental Specialists
- Orthodontists, Periodontists, Prosthodontists and Implantologists
- Oral Surgeons and General Dentists with relevant clinical interests
Rehab & Acute Care
- Speech & Language Therapists and rehabilitation professionals
- Anesthesiologists, Emergency Medicine and Critical Care teams
Trainees & Academia
- Residents, interns, postgraduate researchers and academic faculty
Then & now
The last edition was held on 4–6 November 2015 at the Faculty of Medicine Convention Centre, Alexandria, with guest speakers Prof. Chi Yang (Head of Dept. of Oral Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People’s Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University) and Prof. Zhang Chenping (Director of Dept. of Oral & Maxillofacial – Head & Neck Oncology, Shanghai Ninth People’s Hospital).
Continuing themes: TMJ, oncology, cleft and orthognathic surgery. New tracks compared with the 2015 main topics: Maxillofacial TraumaNEW ImplantologyNEW Salivary Glands & SialoendoscopyNEW
Bibliotheca Alexandrina
Advancing skills. Transforming care.
13th Winter School in Cranio-Maxillofacial and Plastic Surgery