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In order to achieve the strategic goals of the School of Medicine and the University of Jordan in establishing sustainable and influential partnerships with local community institutions, the School of Medicine signed  a new agreement within the medical education and training agreements with hospitals in the private sector, where a cooperation and partnership agreement was signed between the School of Medicine at the University of Jordan and the Istishari Hospital in The capital, Amman, is concerned with medical training and education, as the terms of the agreement include the foundations and procedures for teaching and training clinical year students at Istishari Hospital in the major clinical departments, including: internal medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, in addition to general surgery. This agreement is part of the efforts for continuous improvement and development. In the process of clinical training for students and expanding the horizons of medical training and education to include various health sectors, each of which provides diverse medical and professional expertise and resources. The agreement will also include the exchange of professional medical expertise from specialist doctors in the School of Medicine.

Office of Graduate and Student Affairs in the Clinical Years​

Office of Quality and Communication Affairs​

3/26/20247/25/2024Event
  
An Academic meeting for students  held at the School of Medicine ,within the career advisory program : 

Student’s Mentorship Programme ,  entitled:

“ *LinkedIn for Future Healthcare Professionals: Leveraging Your Profile for
Career Success"* 

 Lecturer :

Dr. Maryam Hassouna/higher specialisation physician in the Department of Emergency and Accident Medicine at Jordan University Hospital. 

The meeting was held on Sunday, 3/10/2024, organized by students in the Quality Assurance Committee at the School of Medicine in cooperation with the Office of Quality and Communication Affairs and the Academic  Guidance Committee. The interactive meeting included a presentation of the knowledge and skills necessary to prepare and develop the user profile of students and medical doctors on the LinkedIn website. For professional and employment accounts and ways to enhance communication opportunities and professional and academic development through this site.
It is worth noting that the event was organised with  participation  of a group of students (Ahmed Al-Haj, Ihab Al-Raoud, Abdullah Abu Hussein, Ayham Al-Kurdi, Abdullah Abu Aisha).

 Office of Quality and Communication Affairs


3/13/20245/11/2024Event
  

We are honored to announce the names of the winning students in the Anatomy Art Gallery competition.

1. Heba Musleh, Plate No. (37)

2. Shorouk Muhammad, plate number ⁠(11)

3. Safaa Mahfouz, plate no. (48)

4. Jana Al-Saudi, plate number ⁠(36)

5. Maryam Qusay, plate number ⁠(25)

6. Rama Al-Dakka, plate number ⁠(46)

7. Tasnim Moatasem, plate No. ⁠(73)

8. ⁠Raneem Al-Dalaeen, Plate No. (33)

9. Aya Al-Ajlouni, plate No. ⁠(41)

10. Sarah Hashem, plate number ⁠(85)

It is worth noting that the art exhibition for students at health colleges, “Anatomy Art Gallery," was opened on Tuesday, 3/5/2024, which lasted for two days.

We also extend our sincere thanks to the members of the jury for enriching this event with their valuable artistic opinions and contributions. Thanks go to the distinguished faculty members for their contribution to the success of this activity and their continued support of student activities. We also thank our dear students for their interaction with the exhibition, their distinguished artistic participation, and the wonderful organization of the exhibition.

 

Assistant Dean of Student Affairs in basic departments Office- School of Medicine


3/12/20247/25/2024Event
  

Prof. Yasser Al-Rayyan , Dean of the School of Medicine, received a delegation from the Faculty of Medicine at Mutah University at the Deanship of the School of Medicine at the University of Jordan, accompanied by deputies and assistants ,on Sunday 10th March 2024 .

The delegation was briefed on a summary of what the School of Medicine has accomplished at the academic, research, career and guidance levels, including the development of curricula, instructions and foundations for evaluation and measurement of students in the basic and clinical stages, in addition to an overview of what the school accomplishes with regard to students' research graduation projects and holding the annual scientific day of the School of Medicine, and the career and career guidance program to prepare students for jobs after graduation.

The Dean gave a briefing  on the administrative structure in the School and the tasks, responsibilities and achievements of the various administrative offices in the School: the Office of the Vice Dean for Student Affairs and Graduate Studies, the Office of the Vice Dean for Examinations and Measurement Affairs, the Office of Student Affairs in the clinical departments and graduates, the Office of Student Affairs in the basic years, and the Office of Quality, Communication and International Classifications. The delegation included Prof. Samir Mahjoub, Prof. Dr. Ashraf Zaghloul and Dr. Rami Al-Duwairi.

From the University of Jordan medical school ,attendance included Prof. Heba Kalbouneh, Vice Dean for Examinations Affairs, Prof. Nafez Abu Tarboush, Vice Dean for Faculty and Graduate Studies Affairs, Dr. Fida Thikra Allah, Assistant Dean for Alumni and Student Affairs in the  Clinical Departments, Dr. Maram Abdul Jalil, Assistant Dean for Student Affairs in the Basic Departments, Dr. Enas Al-Zayadneh, Assistant Dean for Quality, Communication and International Rankings, and Mrs. Haifa Mahasneh, Assistant Dean for Student Guidance, and Mrs. Wafaa Abu Al-Rub, Assistant Dean for Evaluation and Measurement (Exam) Affairs.


3/11/20247/25/2024Event
  

The School of Medicine is proud to appoint a group of honorary professors who have joined the faculty members in the clinical and basic departments in the School. Their appointment decisions were issued successively by the Deans' Council at the University of Jordan after their names were nominated by the department councils and the School council based on the principles approved by the university for appointing honorary professors. This comes as part of the university's efforts to attract distinguished professors and researchers to benefit from their qualitative expertise and extensive experience, which works to enhance the prestigious academic and employment reputation of the University of Jordan in general and the School of Medicine in particular.

Below are the names of Honorary Professors appointed at the School of Medicine to date:

 

#Honorary ProfessorDepartmentNationality
1.Hagop M. KantarjianInternal MedicineUSA
2.Shahrokh ShariatSpecial SurgeryAustria
3.Faisal G. BakaeenGeneral SurgeryUSA
4.Nabil j. AlkayedBiochemistry and PhysiologyUSA
5.Ziyad M. HijaziPediatricsUSA
6.Ayman O. SoubaniInternal MedicineUSA
7.Raed DweikInternal MedicineUSA
8.Samer K ElbabaaSpecial SurgeryUSA
9.Patrik MedstrandPathology ,Microbiology and Forensic medicineSweden
10.Mohammad AlhadadInternal MedicineUSA
11.Nadera SweissInternal MedicineUSA
12.Rami KomrokjiInternal MedicineUSA
13.Walid Abu HammourPediatricsUSA
14.Dr. Amro QudaimatPediatricsUSA​

   Office of Quality , Communication Affairs ,and International Rankings – School  of Medicine

   10-3-2024


3/11/20243/11/2024Event
  

Under the patronage of the President of the University of Jordan, Professor  Nathir Obaidat, Professor  Yaser Al-Rayyan, Dean of the School of Medicine, and Professor  Safwan Al-Shayab, Dean of Student Affairs, opened the art exhibition for students at health colleges, “Anatomy Art Gallery," on Tuesday, 3/5/2024, which lasted for two days.

The exhibition was prepared under the supervision of  Dr. Ahmed Salman, Head of the Anatomy Department, and Dr. Maram Abdaljaleel, Assistant Dean of Student Affairs in the Basic Stage.

 The idea of this exhibition is to highlight the students' artistic skills in the field of anatomy and histology, and to link the actual function of the organs and tissues to the student's creative imagination. The idea of the exhibition comes to enhance and support students' talents and provide the opportunity to benefit from them in the field of medicine. The exhibition contains more than 90 artworks.

The guests, including professors at the School of Medicine, the School of Arts and Design, and the Deanship of Student Affairs, reviewed all the paintings and spoke to each student to discuss what the paintings symbolize, as well as analyze artistic skills. Professor Mohammad Nassar, Dr. Gassan Abu Laban, and Dr. Mosab Al-Quda, and from the faculty of nursing Dr. Hamza Alduraidi all contributed to the arbitration, and they evaluated the paintings artistically and cast their votes, in addition to all the visitors to the exhibition, including students and guests, who cast their votes. These votes were counted and the paintings winning the three places were determined.

A distinguished team of School of Medicine students prepared and organized the art exhibition: Sara Khalaf, Leen Abdelqader, Shatha Abdelqader, Faten Al-Dra'awi , Rama Aldaqqa, Nada Alnajjar,  Yomna Khalil, Eman Almajali, Khadijah Naser, Rama Harb, Lujain Ahmad,  Salsabeel Al-Habashneh, Farah Khazneh, Dima Alajouz,  Sra'a Erood, Jana Alkhraisat, Raghad Alasali, Ahmad Alkashef, Mohammad Alashqar , Zade Mansi, Malek Abdeen, Tareq Abdallah, Mohammad Nofal, Sultan Ghaith, Mahmoud Jaradat, omar anazeh, Bashar Jadallah, Ali abu jamil, firas abdelqader, ismail alardah, Hasan Alnwaihi.

Assistant Dean Office​ of Student Affairs in the basic departments. 


3/8/20245/8/2024Event
  

A training course was held at the School  of Medicine in cooperation with the Institute of Public Health and the  Accreditation and Quality Assurance Centre entitled :

Advanced Medical Research workshop (part 1)

 During which, Dr. Munir Abu Hilala, Director of the Institute of Public Health and Associate Professor in the Department of Family and Community Medicine, gave a presentation on scientific medical research that included the following topics:

  • Types of Epidemiological studies: Observational, Analytical and experimental.
  • How to select the best study design for your research.
  • Questionnaire design and use of ready Questionnaires.
  • Sample size calculation and statistical analysis plan.
  • Understand different sampling techniques (probability and non-probability sampling).
  • Study proposal writing and grant applications .

 

A number of faculty and administrative staff members, clinical trainers, and master's students at the School of Medicine participated in the course. A number of students from the Quality Assurance Committee also participated in organizing this event.

 

Office of Quality and Communication Affairs,

School  of medicine


3/6/20247/6/2024Event
  

​A delegation from the School of Medicine - University of Jordan visited the Speciality Hospital as part of a series of visits to enhance cooperation frameworks between the two parties. The visit was led by Professor Dr. Yasser Al-Rayyan, Dean of the College of Medicine, and accompanied by Dr. Fida Thekrallah , Assistant Dean for Student Affairs in the Clinical Departments and Graduates, Dr. Maram Abdel Jalil - Assistant Dean for Student Affairs in the Basic Years, and Mrs. Haifa Mahasneh, Assistant Dean for Student Guidance Affairs. They met with Dr. Hani Al-Kurdi, director of medical training and education at the Specialized Hospital, and each of the heads of the clinical departments (internal medicine, surgery), as well as a group of doctors assigned to teach the students of the Faculty of Medicine. They discussed the importance of following up on the training and education procedures for the clinical years students and exchanged feedback from both parties and from the students on a regular basis at the Speciality Hospital for each department separately. They also identified and addressed the most important challenges they faced.

3/3/20247/25/2024Event
  

The School of Medicine, represented by the Dean , Professor  Yasser Al-Rayyan ,and members of the teaching and administrative staff, extends its highest congratulations to His Excellency  Professor Nathir Obaidat the  President of the University of Jordan ,for assuming the presidency of the Joint Advisory Council of the Arab Board for Health Specialties   .

His Excellency was elected by the members of the Arab Council for Health Specializations as Chairman of the Joint Scientific Advisory Council and Chairman of the Executive Committee during the 2024 regular meeting held in  Amman Wednesday 29thFebruary.

This achievement and this well-deserved trust are the result of his active role and distinguished contribution to the Arab Medical Council for many years. It is also considered an enhancement of the prestigious academic reputation of the  University of Jordan and its distinguished contributions at the national, Arab and international levels.

Deanship of the School of Medicine

Office of Quality and Communication Affairs


3/3/20247/25/2024Event
  
Under the patronage of Professor Dr. Yaser Al-Rayyan, Dean of the College of Medicine, Dr. Maram Abdaljaleel, Assistant Dean for Student Affairs, held the first season of the JU Doctors League scientific competition on Thursday, February 29, 2024. An elite group of medical students from The basic years had participated. The competition was an exceptional experience, as enthusiasm and competitive spirit mixed with the desire to achieve first place. The corridors of the building witnessed a unique bustle, in which elite medical students from all academic years gathered.

The JU Doctors League competition is based mainly on testing the medical knowlwdge of the contestants. The competition consists of three rounds, The first round began with twelve teams, in which two teams competed separately to qualify for the second round. Six teams, in turn, competed as pairs, with three teams qualifying for the final round. Then the competition concluded with the final round, in which three teams competed in one round, and the first place was won by Waseem Hamza, Zaid Samarat, and Zaid Al-Zoubi. The second place was won by Suhaib Abweini, Muhammad Al-Adawi, and Laith Shamout, and the third place was won by Muhammad Al-Shalalfa, Muhammad Al-Saad, and Osama Zaarir.

The competition included a guitar playing segment by the student Zeina Mehyar, and an Oud playing segment by Rashed Abu Saleh and Abdallah Shawwa and an organ playing section by Laila Allan, as well as two competitions for the audience.

The competition concluded with the distribution of prizes to the top three winning teams, as well as certificates of appreciation for all competitors and organizers.

A team of distinguished medical students organized and presented this event with great efficiency including Own Al-Abdallat, Abdallah Shawwa, Abdalrahman Atyani, Ahmad Jarrar, Ahmad Awadat, Batool Elayan, Dina Khliefat, Farah Foudeh, Hasan Bashabsheh, Jana Al-Hittawe, Laila Allan, Layan Al-Odat, Mira’alnaser Khashman, Morad Abbas, Mohammad Al-Abdallat, Muin Naser, Mukaram Kalouti, Noureddin Al-Bast, Rashed Abu Saleh, Rula Marie, Shaden Shawakfah, Shahed Jumah, Sohayb Hammo, Yazan Al-Awaysheh
Zeina Mehyar, Zaid Saimeh.
Assistant Dean of Student Affairs Office-School of Medicine


3/2/20247/25/2024Event
  
Under the patronage of the President of the University of Jordan, Professor Dr. Nazir Obaidat, the Medical Technology Day was held at the King Abdullah II College of Information Technology, in the presence of Professor Dr. Yaser Al-Rayyan, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, and Dr. Maram Abdaljaleel, Assistant Dean for Student Affairs, and with representation from the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Digital Economy.
The Medical Technological Day addresses topics of artificial intelligence and its role in research and medical work.

Dr. Yaser Al-Rayyan stressed in his speech the importance and necessity of cooperation between the College of Medicine and the King Abdullah II College of Information Technology in the field of information technology and artificial intelligence because of its broad impact in developing medical scientific research and improving health services. Dr. Yaser Al-Rayyan congratulated the IEEE-CS community and the IFSMA team for their efforts. Dr. Al-Rayyan also indicated that the Colleges of Medicine and King Abdullah II Colleges of Information Technology are now working on a joint project with Erasmus to use artificial intelligence in medicine.

 Assistant Dean for Student Affairs Office


2/29/20247/25/2024Event
  

​In a series of expert meetings, the University of Jordan's Medical School welcomed Dr. Ayad Sultan from the Children's Department of Al Hussein Cancer Centre. Dr. Sultan, a Hematology Oncology consultant and leader of the Artificial Intelligence and Data 

2/28/20245/28/2024Event
  

An academic meeting held for students at the School of Medicine, Wednesday, February 28, 2024, as part of the post graduate (career ) guidance program: “Student's Mentorship Program" entitled :

“How to prepare for USMLE Step 1 & Step 2"

The lecture was presented by two students from the fifth year who achieved high score on the USLME exams: Adam Youssef Diyab and Abdullah Magdy Abu Aisha.

The lecture included an explanation of how to prepare and prepare to take the American entry exams for medical doctors. A set of advice and guidance was also provided to students wishing to take these exams, focusing on the importance of developing a solid study plan that includes identifying the main topics and distributing time effectively, in addition to identifying appropriate educational resources. And use it effectively.   Students were instructed to take advantage of online resources such as the popular medical megalink and virtual communities to engage in discussions and get support from others in the preparatory phase.

It is worth mentioning that the event was held under the supervision of a group of students of the Quality Assurance Committee in cooperation with the Office of Quality Assurance and Communication Affairs (Ahmed Al-Hajj, Anas Ananza, Ayham Al-Kurdi, Abdullah Abu Hussein, Daniel Haddad, Waheed Al-Awiwi)

 

 

Office for Quality Assurance and Communications 



2/28/20247/25/2024Event
  

Under the patronage of Professor Dr. Yaser Al-Rayyan, Dean of the School of Medicine, Dr. Maram Abdaljaleel, Assistant Dean of Student Affairs, held the second guidance meeting for first-year medical students on Sunday, February 25, 2024, on the first day of the second semester.

The meeting included a welcome speech presented by Prof. Dr. Yaser Al-Rayyan, in which he reviewed the most important stations in the medical student university years, the importance of being prepared for practice, and the required fine, research and clinical skills required. In addition, He focused on the importance of scientific research in the medical profession.

The College of Medicine also hosted Dr. Reem Al-Fayez, Director of the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center, and Dr. Lina Al-Hiyari, to introduce the students to the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center, the services it provides, and how to benefit from them. Dr. Al-Hiyari kindly provided an informative presentation in this regard. The meeting also included hosting the student Abdullah “Mohamed Saeed" Hamdan the founder of the CURAINS project, who was able to establish his startup, attract support from several institutions, and share his story and experience with his new fellow students.

We were also honored to host Professor Dr. Ahmed Al-Jamra, Deputy Dean of Scientific Research for Research Projects Affairs, who kindly reviewed the support and encouragement provided by the Deanship of Scientific Research to our students, focusing on the excellence of College of Medicine students in the field of scientific research over the past years.

Dr. Maram Abdaljaleel also reviewed the most important points in the Doctor of Medicine study plan, especially for first year students, the requirements for success, instructions for attendance, absence, dress code, and other medical school instructions, and stressed the importance of continuous communication with the Student Affairs Office.

Dr. Fida Thekrallah, Assistant Dean for graduates and students in clinical departments highlighted the role of the Scientific Research Office in supporting and following up on scientific research projects for medical students.

Assistant Dean of Student Affairs Office- School of Medicine

2/25/20247/25/2024Event
  

Under the patronage of Professor Dr. Yaser Al-Rayyan, Dean of the School of Medicine, and in the presence of Prof. Dr. Heba Kalbouneh, Deputy Dean for Examination Affairs, and Dr. Maram Abdaljaleel, Assistant Dean of Student Affairs, a local assembly was held on Saturday, February 24, 2024, for students of the Faculty of Medicine who are members of the International Federation of Medical Students Associations in Jordan, University of Jordan Local Committee.

The assembly focused on “The Role of Doctors in Humanitarian Work", Where Dr. Rashid Fakhri and Dr. Hani Islim from Doctors Without Borders was present as a speakers in sessions about this topic.

The assembly also included a number of introductory sessions about the IFMSA standing committees and their areas of work, in addition to training sessions on stress management, leadership skills, projects management, and international opportunities.

The assembly represented an opportunity to expand the cognitive and humanitarian horizons of the college's students as the future doctors, to enable them to employ their role as doctors for the sake of humanity and the service of other.

Assistant Dean of Student Affairs Office-School of Medicine 


2/24/20246/1/2024Event
  
Visit of a delegation from the School of Medicine – The University of Jordan  to Royal Medical Services
A delegation from the University of JordanSchool of Medicine visited Royal Medical Services to discuss collaboration. They met with various hospital officials and department heads to address preparations for clinical training, student performance, and challenges in the educational process. The tour included Queen Rania Children's Hospital, focusing on student situations and teaching updates. Security measures for students were discussed, and the visit concluded with a meeting on challenges in the health sector and the importance of global-aligned educational outcomes with the Director General of Royal Medical Services, Brigadier General Yousef Zuriqat.


2/22/20242/22/2025News
  

Professor Dr. Yaser Al-Rayyan, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Jordan, honored the distinguished student Ahmad Bassam Shehadeh Naser for winning the “Orange Digital Center Champions" competition.

This honor comes in line with the College of Medicine's continued keenness to support creative students and encourage them to achieve. Ahmad participated in this competition with a team of University of Jordan students and won first place locally and second place internationally. The student expressed his happiness, honor, and his continued ambition to achieve more successes.

Assistant Dean of Student Affairs Office- School of Medicine


2/14/20243/14/2024News
  

Under the patronage of Professor Dr.Yaser Al-Rayyan, Dean of the College of Medicine, and under the supervision of Dr.Maram Abdaljaleel, Assistant Dean of Student Affairs, and in cooperation with the Research Office, a two-day training workshop on scientific research was held, which achieved great success and significant benefit among the participating students. Seven lecturers,including faculty and students at the college, participated in the workshop, while a team of medical students from various academic years organized and implemented the activities with high efficiency. With this joint effort, another science candle was lit in the process of developing scientific research at the College of Medicine.

Names of lecturers:

Dr. Laila Tutanji : introduction to research and PICO model

Dr. Diala Abu-Hassan: Research ethics

Dr. Fatima Daoud: Real research presentation and critical appraisal

Dr. Hamza Alduraidi: introduction to biostatistics and data analysis

‏(SPSS)

Dr. Mohammad Abufaraj: Scientific writing and publishing

Mr. Jehad Yasin: Research protocol and survey research design

Mr. Rashad Al-Shara: Systematic review, literature review and data collection

Organizers as they are members of the International Federation of medical Students Association in the University of Jordan.

Qusai Otoum, Laith Kreshan, Emad Al-Shudifat, Raneem Al-Dalaeen, Mira'alnaser Khashman, Hamza Abu-Farsakh, Rand Basyouni, Jehad Yasin, Morad Abbas, Rahmeh Al-Asmar, Yousef Ateiwi, Fares Qtaishat, Younes Hamam, Laith Al-Majali.


2/11/20245/11/2024News
  

“Capacity Building Educational Program for Preceptors: Supporting medical students' clinical experiences"

A delegation from the School of Medicine, headed by the Dean Professor Yasser Al-Rayyan, participated in a national workshop on medical education with the participation of medical schools in the Kingdom on Wednesday and Thursday, corresponding to January 17 and 18, 2024, entitled: “The educational program for building the capabilities of clinical trainers: to support expertise." Capacity Building Educational Program for Preceptors: "Supporting medical students' clinical experiences.

The project launch event was held under the auspices of the Secretary-General of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Professor Mamoun Al-Dabai, on Wednesday, January 17, 2024. It is worth noting that the project will last for three years (2023-2026) and will be implemented in coordination between the Hashemite University and each of the medical schools at the University of Jordan, the University of Science and Technology, Yarmouk University, Mu'tah University, Al-Balqa Applied University, the Portuguese Universities of Minho, and the University of Patras from Greece.

The project received support and partnership from the European Union within the ERASMUS+ program and aims to build the capabilities of clinical trainers in medical schools and university and teaching hospitals to develop medical education in Jordan through designing and implementing a professional training program to enhance the teaching, supervision and training skills of clinical trainers. Providing a distinguished educational and training experience for students in hospitals and through clinically and academically qualified medical personnel.

Participants from the School of Medicine at the University of Jordan were Dr. Raed Al-Taher, Director of the Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching, Dr. Fidaa Thikrallah, Assistant Dean for Student Affairs in the Clinical Stage and Graduates, Dr. Enas Al-Zayadneh, Assistant Dean for Quality and Communication Affairs, Professor Asma Al-Basha, Professor Iman Badran, and Dr. Kais. Al-Balbisi.

 

Office of Quality and Communication Affairs




1/17/20241/28/2025Event
  

On Saturday, January 6, 2024, a workshop was held at the College of Medicine on artificial intelligence and medical specialties.
The college hosted Dr. Musa Al-Akhras and Dr. Muhammad Abu Sharia from King Abdullah II College of Information Technology.

The workshop included discussing the uses of artificial intelligence in the medical field and introducing students to the latest developments in this field and their implications for scientific research. This activity comes in line with the university’s directions to enhance the use of artificial intelligence in the medical field.

The meeting was attended by Professor Dr. Amira Al-Masry, Dean of Scientific Research, Professor Dr. Mamoun Ahram, Dr. Ibrahim Qadisat, Dr. Diala Abu Hassan, and Dr. Alaa Matalqa.

This meeting was held under the supervision of Dr. Maram Abdaljaleel , Assistant Dean for Student Affairs, and with the participation of students Leen Qutb, Jihad Yassin, Qusay Al-Atoum, and Laith Al-Majali.

Assistant Dean for student affairs office​


1/16/20249/16/2024Event
  

Within the University program for development courses for faculty members (Development Need Analysis), and in cooperation with the Center for Accreditation and Quality Assurance and the Center for Excellence in Learning and Education, a training course was held at the School of Medicine on Tuesday, October 9, 2024, entitled: Workshop on Faculty Utilization of Microsoft Applications.

​Trainer: Dr. Raed Al-Taher, Director of the Center for Excellence in Learning and Education.

The course was attended by the Dean of SOM, deputies, assistants, and a number of members of the teaching and administrative staff. It included an interactive explanation and direct practical application of Microsoft Office tools and applications used in educational and administrative tasks for members of the teaching and administrative staff.

 

Office of Quality and Communication Affairs - School of Medicine


1/11/20245/11/2024Event
  

Professor Yasser Al-Rayyan, Dean of the School of Medicine, held an academic meeting with a number of School of Medicine students in the clinical stage. The meeting was held on 4-1-2024 and discussed a number of important topics related to the academic process and clinical training. A number of faculty members participated in the meeting, and the meeting was attended by Professor  Asma Al-Basha, Dr. Enas Al-Zayadna, Assistant Dean for Quality and Communication Affairs, and Dr. Kais Al-Balbisi.

A number of students participated, upon recommendation from the Office of Clinical Training and Graduate Affairs, where each of the students attended (Khuloud Sultan, Sia Sawan, Carmen Sahawneh, Muhammad Al-Rafaiah, Lana Batarseh, Lara Abu Rumman, Lama Al-Rabadi, Ihsan Qutb, Sabreen Ammar, Karim Battah, Ebadah Farroukh Rakan Nour Al-Din, Alaa Al-Din Obaidat, and Doctor Moatasem Abu Mallouh ,a high-specialty students at the University Hospital.

The meeting included an interactive discussion between the participants on the topics raised, and the Dean listened to a number of students' comments and suggestions for improvement, development, and ensuring the quality of education in the clinical training process.

Office of Quality and Communication Affairs - College of Medicine.


1/11/20244/11/2024Event
  

The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan hosted the first joint regional training event to simulate the multidisciplinary humanitarian response. During the period from December 3, 2023 to December 6, 2023, a group of twenty-seven  students from the School of Medicine participated in this important training course.

According to a statement from the World Health Organization, the simulation training, which Jordan is hosting through the partnership between the World Health Organization and Harvard University, is a pioneering training initiative aimed at strengthening multidisciplinary humanitarian response capabilities in the Middle East and Africa regions.

The exercise is presented every year to professionals from all over the world at Harvard University, and for the first time outside the American city of Boston, this training program is held in Jordan at the King Abdullah II Special Operations Training Center.

The organization's regional director of emergency medical personnel, Dr. Samar Al-Mutawakel, indicated that the main goal of this program is to train future leaders from the Middle East and Africa regions, to give them the necessary skills to prepare for complex humanitarian crises and respond to them effectively and efficiently.She added that the event is not just a training process, but rather a very important step towards establishing a global network of skilled professionals working in the humanitarian field who are ready to face challenges, in a world that is becoming more interconnected day by day. The training program is distinguished, according to the statement, in that it combines experience and cooperation, as it includes 65 professionals and future leaders from 50 countries throughout the Middle East and Africa regions, along with representatives of the World Health Organization and its regional offices for the Africa and Eastern Mediterranean regions, and international and local non-governmental organizations.

 

Also participating in the program are 21 Jordanian professionals from the Ministry of Health, the Jordanian National Center for Control of Epidemics and Communicable Diseases, the National Center for Security and Crisis Management, the Environmental Safety Directorate of the Ministry of Interior, and the Public Security Directorate (Civil Defense and the Royal Police for Environmental Protection), and 27 volunteers from students of  the School of Medicine at the University of Jordan participated in the training , they received positive evaluations and certificates of participation along with other public universities. In addition to participation of  35 speakers and facilitators of high-level experts from 20 countries who  shared their expertise and experiences with the participants in the simulation exercise.

The program was designed to combine theoretical knowledge and practical experience in cooperation with the Directorate of Preparedness and Response for Emergencies and Threats at the Jordanian National Center for Epidemics and Communicable Diseases Control.

Through presentations and theoretical and practical simulation exercises delivered by university professors and guest lecturers who are experts in their fields, participants will learn about the main frameworks for action in the humanitarian field, namely, human rights, livelihoods, the Sphere standards, and international humanitarian law.Lecturers focused on practical issues that arise in the field, such as personal and team security, rapid assessments, application of minimum standards for food security, shelter, water and sanitation, and operational approaches to relations with military actors in humanitarian settings.

It is worth noting that the knowledge participants gain in the educational lectures about the humanitarian field will be used during a 3-day field simulation exercise at the King Abdullah II Special Operations Training Center, and they will participate in a complex disaster and conflict scenario that provides humanitarian workers with a rare opportunity to fully immerse themselves in Experience working in a humanitarian emergency.

 

Office of Clinical Training and Alumni Affairs-SOM​


1/4/20241/4/2025News
  


A delegation of students from the Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences at Jadara University made a scientific visit to the  School of Medicine, University of Jordan. The visit included the Department of Anatomy and Histology, the School of Medicine Museum, and the Electron Microscope Laboratory, in order to enable the students to learn about the most important procedures that are applied in practical lessons under the supervision of Dr. Alia. Al-Khawaldeh and Dr. Muhammad Bani Hani at Jadara University.

The visiting delegation was briefed on the Anatomy Department's laboratories, practical teaching methods, and some human specimens used for teaching. They also viewed the various specimens inside the College of Medicine Museum.

The delegation also inspected the electron microscope device that is used to photograph biological and non-biological samples and allows viewing of cellular structures with high accuracy. They learned how to prepare samples for both the light and electron microscopes that are used in the College of Medicine, and they expressed their admiration for the advanced capabilities of the College.

From SOM , this  visit was held under the supervision of Dr. Ahmed Al-Salman, Head of the Anatomy and Histology Department, Mr. Abdul Rahman Ghanem, Supervisor of the Museum and Morgue, and Mrs. Kholoud Freihat, Supervisor of the Electron Microscope Laboratory. The visit took place on Thursday, 12-28-2023.


1/4/20241/10/2024News
  

On Thursday, 7-12-2023, a scientific open day was held at the School of Medicine, University of Jordan, for the third year medical students, in line with the university's directions to enhance and link the educational process with practical life.

The meeting was held at the initiative and supervision of the coordinator of the cardiovascular system in the Department of Physiology and Biochemistry, Dr. Fatima Al-Riyalat, and the active participation of head of the department, Dr. Ebaa Al-Zayadneh, faculty members Dr. Tamara Al-Qudah, Dr. Fatima Dawood, Dr. Laith Bani Abdulrahman, doctors Dr. Ahmed Abu Hani and Dr. Lynn Al-Hunaidi, laboratory supervisors Mrs. Amal Abu Al-Ragheb, Ms. Suzanne Al-Budoor, Mrs. Fatima Al-Nyas and Mr. Muhammad Hosni.

This initiative was held with the support and coordination of the Deanship of the SOM represented by Prof.Yasser Al-Rayyan, Prof. Nafez Abu Tarboush, Prof. Heba Kalbouna, Dr. Enas Al-Zayadneh and Dr. Maram Abdel- Jalil.

This day included several activities that began with practical and clinical training for students in skills of interest to them in the future, such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation, ECG, injection, and cardiovascular clinical examination, as it took place in the SOM's clinical skills laboratory, which contains simulation techniques in clinical training. This was followed by an introductory seminar on scientific research in this field presented by a group of researchers and faculty members, which began with Prof. Dr. Amjad Al-Shatrat, Vice President of Aqaba University for Medical Sciences, Dr. Ebaa Al-Zayadneh and Dr. Fatima Dawood.

 

The event concluded with a meeting with an expert from the local community, where the open day hosted the consultant cardiologist Dr. Mohammed Al-Hujairi, who shared with the students his personal experience in specializing in cardiac electrophysiology and career in the United States of America and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, in addition to practical tips to increase the chances of admission to the specialization in the United States. At the end of this special day, the students expressed their satisfaction and interest to hold more similar events during their school years, especially in the basic years.

 

 

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Within the framework of cooperation between the School of Medicine, The University of Jordan - and the Ministry of Health - Al-Bashir Hospital
School of Medicine held a visit to Al-Bashir Hospital, represented by Professor Dr. Yasser Al-Rayyan, Dean of the School, and by: Dr. Fida Thekrallah Assistant Dean for Student’s and Graduates Affairs, and Mrs. Haifa Mahasneh, Assistant Dean for Student Advising Affairs.

The meeting took place in the office of Dr. Abdul Mane Salimat, Head of the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department at Al-Bashir Hospital, in the presence of all the heads of the clinical departments (internal medicine, surgery, and pediatrics). In addition to a group of doctors assigned to teach students of the School of Medicine, the importance of following up on the training and education procedures for clinical years students was discussed by both parties in terms of feedback from the heads of clinical departments on the students’ performance, in addition to the constant feedback from students at Al-Bashir Hospital for each department separately.
 
Dr. Catherine Qandah also commented on the spirit of initiative and cooperation among the School of Medicine students and the humanitarian initiatives they provide that serve the community.

At the end of the visit, the School delegation toured the clinical departments in the hospital, during which it met with the students and heard their opinions.


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A workshop was held at the School of Medicine on the" Placement of Qualifications within the National Qualifications Framework "under the patronage of Professor Anam Khalaf, Vice President for Quality Affairs, Accreditation and Strategic Planning, in the presence of Professor Yasser Al-Rayyan, Dean of the School of Medicine, and Deans of medical Schools from different universities from the public and private universities in the Kingdom.

The School of Medicine hosted a lecturing delegation from the Accreditation and Quality Assurance Commission for Higher Education Institutions, headed by Professor Zaid Al-Anbar, Vice President of the Accreditation Commission, Dr. Dima Estitieh, and Engineer Samia Adel.

The delegation gave a detailed presentation on the instructions for placement of qualifications within the National Qualifications Framework and the procedures for completing the placement request for qualifications.

A discussion took place between the delegation and attendees on various topics related to the placement of qualifications. The workshop was attended by a number of vice deans, assistant deans, department heads, and quality liaison officers from UJ School of Medicine. The workshop was also attended by representatives from the Accreditation and Quality Assurance Center at the University of Jordan.

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A delegation from Accreditation and Quality Assurance Commission for Higher Education institutes visited the School of Medicine on Monday, November 20, 2023. The delegation held a meeting with members of the teaching and administrative staff to review the School of Medicine's annual report on national and international accreditation, and to discuss the areas of improvement achieved in accreditation standards and the strategic goals of the school's 's academic programs. The meeting was chaired by Prof.  Yasser Al-Rayyan, Dean of the

School of Medicine, and Prof. Shadi Al-Hamouri, Chairman of the Follow-up Committee for the Accreditation of the School of Medicine from the Accreditation Commission, which also included Dr. Ahmed Al-Shayyab and Mrs. Som Abu Talib.

The meeting was attended by the deputy deans, assistant deans, department heads, a number of members of the teaching and administrative staff, committee heads, and representatives from the Deanship of Student Affairs and the Admissions and Registration Unit.

The delegation praised the achievements of the School of Medicine in local and international accreditation and quality assurance matters.

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11/25/202311/21/2024Event
  

As part of the initiative of the Deanship of Scientific Research to communicate with faculty members in colleges, the Dean of Scientific Research, Professor Amira Al-Masri, held a meeting in the School of Medicine with faculty members, on Thursday, 11-23-2023. The meeting was held under the patronage of Professor Yasser Al-Rayyan , Dean of the School  of Medicine, in the presence of the deputy deans,  assistant deans , and a number of faculty members.

The meeting was also attended by Dr. Hadeel Al-Ghazawi, Assistant Dean for Research Cooperation, and Mrs. Sahar Al-Qudah, Assistant Director of the Projects Department, from the Deanship of Scientific Research.

The Dean of Scientific Research, presented and discussed a group of topics related to scientific research, including:

Activating the role of student research clubs and research teams for faculty members in SchoolofMedicine, national priorities for scientific research, research cooperation locally and internationally, and ways to support scientific research projects. The Dean of Scientific Research also listened to the faculty members' comments and answered their inquiries about topics related to supporting research projects by the Deanship of Scientific Research.

 

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