Amira Gohara, M.D., Festschrift Scientific Symposium
Save the Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026
The University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences and the Department of Pathology is pleased to announce the Amira Gohara, M.D., Festschrift Scientific Symposium that will take place on Saturday August 22, 2026 on Health Science Campus.
This special symposium will celebrate the extraordinary career and lasting contributions of Dr. Amira Gohara, whose more than 50 years of service have shaped generations of physicians, pathologists and educators through her dedication to teaching, mentorship, patient care and institutional leadership.
Additional details, including registration and participation opportunities, will be shared in the coming weeks.
About the Festschrift
A Festschrift is one of academia’s highest honors, recognizing the impact of a distinguished scholar through scientific presentations and personal reflections from colleagues, former students and trainees. A Festschrift is a book honoring a respected academic person, and most frequently based on a Festschrift Scientific Symposium that is presented during the individual’s lifetime.
The term “Festschrift,” borrowed from German, is translated as a celebration publication or a celebratory piece of writing.
A Festschrift contains original contributions by the honored academic’s close colleagues, often including his or her former doctoral students. It may be published on the occasion of the honoree’s retirement, or another notable career anniversary, such as the honoree’s sixty-fifth or seventieth birthday. Many Festschriften also feature a tabula gratulatoria, an extended list of academic colleagues and friends who provide their written best wishes on their academic letterhead to the honoree. Many of these academic colleagues travel great distances to attend the Festschrift Scientific Symposium in recognition of the honored academic guest.
Make A Gift
To honor her legacy, we invite you to consider making a gift to support the Festschrift Symposium Fund. Contributions will help offset the costs associated with hosting this important academic celebration. Any funds remaining after symposium expenses will be used to establish a scholarship in Dr. Gohara’s honor, ensuring that her commitment to education, mentorship, and lifelong learning continues to inspire future generations of students and residents.
Your support would serve as a meaningful tribute to a physician, educator, mentor, and leader who has given so much to our institution, our profession, and the many individuals fortunate enough to learn from her.