Dr. Fathalla began his academic career in 1972 as Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Assiut University, Egypt, where he continues to teach; he was also Dean of the medical school at the same university (1978-1986).
法萨拉博士的学术生涯是从1972年开始的——在亚西乌特大学任教妇科教授，任教至今，1978至1986年间曾任该校医学院院长。