COP 2026Kasr Al Ainy Student Union

Program Timeline

Key dates and milestones for COP 2026. Plan your journey from registration to certification.

Early July 2026

Preparations & Hospital Approvals

The Organizing Committee coordinates with hospital departments, secures the necessary administrative approvals, finalises participating specialties, and prepares the program for launch.

Mid-July 2026

Organizing Committee Recruitment

Applications open for students interested in joining the COP 2026 Organizing Committee.

Late July 2026

Participant Registration Opens

Medical students submit their applications, selecting their preferred specialty and observership week.

Early August 2026

COP 2026 Begins

Participants begin their clinical observership across the assigned departments.

Early September 2026

COP 2026 Concludes

All observership weeks are completed, marking the successful conclusion of the clinical program.

Late September / Early October 2026

Closing Ceremony & Certificates

The program concludes with the official Closing Ceremony, where eligible participants receive their certificates and outstanding contributors are recognised.