Dr. Khaled Montaser, an Egyptian intellectual and frequent critic of the Islamization of the country, recently discussed how discrimination against Christians is widespread in certain medical professions.
During a televised program, he pointed out that, although the pioneer of Obstetrics and Gynecology in Egypt was a Coptic Christian (Dr. Naguib Mahfouz), his grandson is essentially banned from entering these professions because he is a Christian.
Montaser confirmed that this policy has caused Christian students increasingly to continue their studies abroad, pointing out that this “policy” has become a norm—one of many that discriminates against Copts—even if not a formal law.

Oliver says
I guess that rules, laws and prejudices such as this is one reason that Muslims with money in the Middle east quietly go to Israel for medical treatment.
Years ago ( 30+) I knew a person who was violently anti-Semitic. hated Jews and Israel with a passion similar to that of the leaders in Turkey and Iran.
Then, one day, he told me, if he or any of his family ever get sick-WILL ONLY GO TO A JEWISH DOCTOR.
And saw nothing hypocritical in his views and his actions.
Peter says
The “green ceiling” existed in pre-Arab Spring and “secular” Syria and included limitations on professional advancement, publishing (credit given to Muslims, recognition denied, or no permission to publish research/findings at all), and income and benefits (privileges).
Baucent says
It’s not just Coptic students that are discriminated against, all Copts are barred from numerous careers, such as the Civil Service because they are Christians. The reason is to keep the community as perpetual second class citizens at the bottom of the social order. Most Copts have to make do with menial jobs, fitting their status as dhimmi.
Don’t expect any change to this under General Sisi.