Khaled M. Emara, MD, PhD, FEBOT, FRCS is the current Co-Chairman of the SICOT bone infection committee, and the past Chairman of the Committee, also the current chairman of the SICOT fellowship committee A Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Ain Shams University of Cairo. Dr. Emara has been in practice for over 28 years and has trained as well as served a multitude of national and international communities. Dr. Emara joined the Faculty of Ain Shams University in 1994 after completing his residency at the same institution. He went on to do multiple trauma and pediatric orthopedic fellowships in Geneva; Switzerland, Toledo; Ohio, Dallas, Texas; and Portland, Oregon. Dr. Emara moved on to become the head of the education committee in the Egyptian Medical Syndicate, a position he held for two years (2011-2013) before dedicating his time to promoting orthopedic surgical education worldwide. In addition to being the previous Chairman of the SICOT’s Fellowship committee, and infection committee, he is an engaged member of the trauma and fellowship committees, which offer surgeons high-quality surgical education worldwide and connects leaders in the field and potential mentors with aspiring orthopedic surgeons, forming life-long international bonds that persist beyond practice. Dr. Emara is an avid researcher and a prolific author in some of the top Orthopedic Journals. He is also a fellow of the royal college of surgeons and a European Orthopedic Board-certified surgeon. In addition to teaching, Dr. Emara makes a point of engaging actively in humanitarian missions and care provision to in-need areas worldwide. He plans at least one relief mission annually and dedicates it to serve patients of various nationalities as well as those with diverse ethnic and religious backgrounds.