| | | Within the School 's track for faculty members' development courses: DNA (Development Need Analysis) A training course was held at the School of Medicine on Sunday 12/29/2024 under the auspices of Professor Ayman Wahbeh, Dean of the School of Medicine, and in the presence of department heads and a number of faculty members. Dr. Dima Mahmoud, Deputy Director of the Accreditation and Quality Assurance Center, gave an interactive presentation on the contribution of faculty members in achieving the goals of the strategic plan and the mechanism for filling out the computerized form to document the contributions of faculty members and their achievements during the academic year. She answered the questions and interventions of the attendees in this regard. *Office of Quality Affairs, Communication and International Classifications -School of Medicine*
| | 12/31/2024 | 9/30/2025 | News | | | | A health awareness event on eczema was held on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, under the supervision of Dr. Noor Al-Maani and Dr. Rand Muheilan from the Dermatology Division, Department of Internal Medicine, at the School of Medicine. The event was organized by a group of medical students, both from the clinical and pre-clinical years, who are passionate about raising awareness of dermatological conditions. The event took place at the Jordan University Hospital and aimed to raise awareness about eczema, highlighting its causes, symptoms, treatments, and ways to manage it. The booth featured interactive explanations provided by the participating students to visitors and staff at the hospital. The discussions focused on eczema, its triggers, and ways to avoid exacerbating the condition. Practical advice on skincare and available treatment options was also shared. Specialist dermatologists participating in the event provided direct answers and consultations on questions raised by attendees. Additionally, educational booklets and informational pamphlets about eczema were distributed to extend the benefit to a wider audience. The administration of the School of Medicine appreciates the commendable efforts of the faculty members, organizing students, and participants in making this event a success. We look forward to more initiatives that foster interactive engagement between the School of Medicine and the community in the field of health awareness and voluntary work. Edited by : Office for Quality Affairs, Communications and International rankings.
| | 12/26/2024 | 12/26/2025 | News | | | | On Monday 9-12-2024, a workshop was held at the School of Medicine organized by a group of students that included an interactive discussion session on specialization and medical residency programs in the United States of America, where the organizers hosted Dr. Amal Abu Libdeh from the Department of Pediatrics at the School of Medicine at the University of Jordan,Dr. Muhammad Al-Jaghbir from King Hussein Cancer Center, and student Yazid Al-Ajlouni to talk about the procedures and steps related to specialization in the United States and some tips and guidelines on preparing for entrance exams in the United States( USMLE). The speakers also presented some aspects of lifestyle and challenges facing resident doctors in the United States of America, and this activity comes in line with the School's directions to prepare students and their readiness for the labor market in various fields, career guidance, opening multiple positive horizons for future doctors and introducing all opportunities in various countries of the world. This meeting was held under the supervision of Dr. Amal Abu Libdeh and with the participation and organization of both students Rawnaq Al-Qaryouti from the Quality Assurance Committee at the Schoolof Medicine and students Heba Al Mahariq and Abdel-Rahman Al-Khatib .
| | 12/26/2024 | | News | | | | Under the patronage of the Dean of the School of Medicine, Prof. Ayman Wahba, and under the supervision of the Vice Dean for Student Affairs and Academic Development, Prof. . Hiba Kalbouneh, the “Our Language" event was held on Sunday, December 15, in celebration of World Arabic Language Day. This ceremony comes to highlight the efforts of one hundred and eighty-three volunteers from the Bel Arabi Foundation to support science and language from the health colleges at the mother university in five diverse projects that they worked on throughout the past year, starting with an awareness debate, a course in creating medical content, then a marathon for reviewing medical articles, translating the paper “Cancer Stigmas", and the awareness website “Nerve Journey". This day, organized by the “Bil Arabi" Foundation under the auspices of the School of Medicine at the University of Jordan, was not only to celebrate the students' production, but also to remind us that Arabic – with its uniqueness and beauty – is our language, our identity and our being, and to remind us of the importance of arming ourselves with knowledge and science, which will qualify us to be self-reliant, something we have recently clearly realized the importance of. The organizers of the event would like to extend their sincere thanks to all the students who participated in the activity.
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| | 12/18/2024 | 12/18/2025 | Event | | | | | | 12/9/2024 | 12/9/2025 | Event | | | | On Sunday, 12-1-2024, the School of Medicine held an introductory lecture on the instructions for continuous professional development at the Medical Council of Jordan. The lecture was given by Professor Lama Al-Muhaisen, Chairman of the Continuing Professional Development Committee at the Medical Council of Jordan and a professor at the College of Medicine at Al-Balqa Applied University. The lecture covered the following topics: a presentation of the procedures for submitting a request to count activities within continuing medical education ,an introduction to the various activities that are approved, the procedure for calculating credit hours for activities, and a brief presentation of the instructions of the Jordanian Medical Council regarding continuous professional development (for health specialties). The meeting also included interactive dialogues during which Dr. Lama Al-Muhaisen answered a number of questions .. The meeting was held in the auditorium of the University of Jordan Hospital and was attended by a number of faculty members at the School of Medicine and doctors at the University of Jordan Hospital from higher specialty programs and fellowship programs in various medical specialties Office of the Vice Dean for Quality and Communication Affairs School of Medicine
| | 12/8/2024 | 12/8/2025 | News | | | | A delegation from the Accreditation and Quality Assurance Center visited the School of Medicine on Thursday, 5-12-2024 as part of the internal audit team of the official authorities, and the team consisting of Dr. Rima Al-Hassan and Ms. Muntaha Al-Jabbarat held a meeting with the School administration, during which the items of the internal audit matrix for the performance of the Schools were discussed and the attached documents and files were reviewed. The meeting was attended by Prof. Ayman Wahba, Dean of the School , Prof. Dr. Nafeth Abu Tarboush, Vice Dean for Faculty Affairs, Dr. Enas Al-Zayadneh, Vice Dean for Quality, Communication and International Classifications, Dr. Maram Abdul Jalil, Vice Dean for Examinations Affairs, and from the administrative body, Mr. Muhammad Al-Batayneh, Assistant Dean for Administrative Affairs, Ms. Haifa Mahasneh, Assistant Dean for Guidance, Ms. Nour Al-Atoum, Quality Liaison Officer in Laboratories, and Mr. Jamil Al-Zawahra, Assistant The Dean for Computer Affairs and Mrs. Maha Al-Lami and Nancy Bani Ahmed from the Office of Quality and Communication Affairs. Office of the Vice Dean for Quality Affairs , Communication and International Rankings .
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As part of developing students' skills, the Department of Anatomy and Histology conducted a week training starting from November 24, 2024, for third-year medical students. The training focused on dissecting a sheep's heart under the supervision of the academic staff. This initiative aimed to link theoretical knowledge with practical applications, enhance manual dexterity, and foster effective communication, collaboration, and teamwork skills.
The chairman of Anatomy and Histology department ,Dr. Ahmed Salman extends its gratitude to the assistant academic staff, including Dr. Hammam Al-Lahham, Ms. Rima Al-Taweel, and Dr. Doaa Al-Zoubi, for their efforts in training and supervising the students. Special thanks also go to Mr. Abd Al-Rahman Ghanem, the dissection hall supervisor, and to Mr. Mahmoud Al-Azzam and Mr. Thaer Suleiman for their outstanding contributions in preparing the dissection labs and specimens. Anatomy and Histology Department School of Medicine
| | 12/3/2024 | 12/3/2025 | Event | | | | A delegation of 29 medical professors from six Jordanian medical schools visited the University of Patras in Greece as part of the ERASMUS+ Capacity Building Educational Program for Preceptors: Supporting Medical Students' Clinical Experiences. The initiative, which runs from November 1, 2023, to October 31, 2026, aims to enhance the quality of medical education in Jordan by equipping clinical preceptors with advanced teaching, supervision, and training skills. The visiting team included members of the project's steering committee, professors from the participating Jordanian medical schools, and the two European partners, including the Hashemite University, University of Jordan, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Yarmouk University, Mutah University, and Al-Balqa Applied University, the Minho University in Portugal and the University of Patras in Greece.The participation of the University of Jordan was represented by Dr Enas Al-Zayadneh and Dr Feda Thekrallah . The University of Patras hosted a series of training sessions, which were inaugurated by the Vice Dean of its Medical School, Dr. George Kagadlis. These sessions focused on developing and testing training materials designed for clinical preceptors in Jordan's teaching hospitals. The workshops provided participating professors with insights into best practices in preceptors' training while tailoring the content to fit the specific needs of the Jordanian healthcare system and global educational standards. Administrative meetings, held on November 20-21, 2024, facilitated strategic discussions on the program's implementation. The visit culminated with a tour of the University of Patras' medical education laboratories. Dr. Randa Mahasneh, from the Hashemite University,the project director, emphasized the significance of this collaborative effort, stating: "These meetings and training workshops are crucial for developing a comprehensive training program that aligns with the Jordanian context and international standards. The exchange of expertise between Jordanian and European medical faculties will undoubtedly elevate the quality of medical education in Jordan." This project reflects a strong commitment to fostering international collaboration and building sustainable capacity in medical education, promising a brighter future for healthcare professionals and students in Jordan
| | 11/24/2024 | 11/24/2025 | Event | | | | Dr. Muhammad Abu Faraj, Associate Professor
in the Department of Special Surgery at the school of Medicine, achieved a
distinguished national research and academic achievement by winning the Hussein
Cancer Research Award for the year 2024.
The award was presented by His Highness Prince Talal bin
Muhammad, representative of His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein, during
an honorary ceremony attended by a number of Their Highnesses princes and
ministers. On this occasion, the School of Medicine, represented by the Dean of the School
and the administrative and teaching staff, extends special congratulations to
Dr. Muhammad Abu Faraj and wishes him further achievement and distinction. Office of the Vice Dean for Quality,
Communication and Global Classifications School of Medicine
| | 11/20/2024 | 11/20/2025 | News | | | | Under the patronage his excellency of Prof. Nathir Obeidat, President of the University of Jordan, the National Doctors League competition for medical students was held on Saturday, 10/12/2024, in the medical hall complex. The competition brought together ten three-member teams of elite medical students in Jordanian universities, including teams from the University of Jordan, the Hashemite University, Mu'tah University, the Jordan University of Science and Technology, and Al-Balqa Applied University creating a vibrant environment of competition, cooperation, and excellence. The competition included various medical questions that were asked during the three stages of the competition. Each group demonstrated a distinctive, creative approach in dealing with the complex medical challenges presented. The competition also culminated in the victory of the University of Jordan team, consisting of (Zaid Al-Samarat, Waseem Hamzah, and Khaled Al-Arjan), in first place, while the Jordan University of Science and Technology team, consisting of (Omar Dababneh, Saif Bawaana, and Tariq Bashayra) came in second place. The Hashemite University team, consisting of (Malak Hussein, Mahmoud Hamidan, Matthew Atallah), won third place. We extend our sincere congratulations and deepest appreciation and gratitude to all the distinguished guests and participating students from Jordanian universities who raised the standards of competition and excellence during the competition. It is worth noting that this competition comes as the third stage of the JU Doctors League competition, which was organized and prepared by an elite group of students from the school of Medicine at the University of Jordan under the supervision of Dr. Maram Abdaljaleel, Deputy Dean for Examinations Affairs.
| | 10/13/2024 | 12/20/2024 | Event | | | | The School of Medicine is pleased to announce the appointment of Prof. Samir N. Khleif as an Honorary Professor at the School based on the decision of the Council of Deans . Dr. Khleif's is a pioneer and a leading researcher and Key Opinion Leader in the field of immunotherapy and medical oncology. He has a long track record and vast experience in both clinical and basic research in immuno-oncology has made him a leader in this field for more than 20 years. His H- index in Scopus data base is 42 and he has more than 5,815 citations. Office for Quality Affairs and Communications School of Medicine
| | 10/10/2024 | 12/31/2024 | News | | | | A qualitative ,non invasive , operative procedure was performed for the first time at the Kingdom level,which is Placement of a feeding tube on the surface of the skin using endoscopy in one step and without surgical intervention for a girl at the University of Jordan Hospital A specific operation, the first of its kind in the Kingdom, was performed in the Pediatric Gastroenterology Unit at the University of Jordan Hospital for a two-year-old girl, during which a feeding tube was placed on the surface of the skin by endoscopy in one step, without surgical intervention, using the latest equipment and devices. The pediatric gastrointe , liver, and nutrition consultant at the hospital, Dr. Farid Khudair, who performed the operation with the participation of the anesthesia and intensive care consultant, Professor Khaled Al-Zaben, and with the support of a medical and nursing team, stated that the patient was suffering from recurrent neurological spasms, delayed growth, and difficulty swallowing liquids. This required the placement of a permanent feeding tube to enable her to eat lunch easily. Dr. Khudair pointed out that this process is usually performed in two stages: The first is through endoscopy, during which a feeding tube is placed that extends outside the body on the surface of the skin and towards the stomach, and the second stage, which takes place (3) months after the first, during which the first tube is replaced through endoscopy with another directly on the surface of the skin, explaining that what distinguishes this specific operation is Dispensing with both previous stages with one operation, noting that this (one-step) operation is usually performed in developed countries using a surgical laparoscope and a traditional laparoscope. It is note worthy that the child was discharged from the hospital after recovering and improving her health. Office for Quality Affairs and Communications. School of Medicine
| | 8/19/2024 | 12/19/2024 | Event | | | | Under the patronage of Prof. Nathir Obeidat, President of the University of Jordan, the JU Doctor's League competition was held in its second edition at the School of Medicine on Thursday 17/8/2024, in the Medical Halls Complex. Prof. Yasser Rayan, Dean of the School of Medicine, gave an opening speech in which he emphasized the University of Jordan's excellence in various fields, including student activities, which it is keen to support and encourage because of their impact on developing and refining students' abilities and personalities. He also stressed the importance of fair competition and sportsmanship during the competition. The competition consists of three rounds. In the first round, there was a confrontation between each two teams of the eight competing teams through 6 questions. From this round, four teams qualified and moved on to the second round. As for the second round, the speed factor was important in scoring points and two teams qualified from it. As for the third round, it included the two teams that qualified from the previous rounds and the team that qualified from the previous JU Doctor's League competition in the last semester, and the first place was won by Asim Abu Hamdan, Muhammad Al-Saad, and Abdullah Bani Atta. Zaid Samarat, Khaled Arjan, and Waseem Hamza team came in second place. In third place are Ahmed Al-Ajalin, Abdullah Khalifat, and Salma Nofal. The students who won the first three places were honored by Prof. Nafeth Abu Tarbosh, Deputy Dean for College Affairs and Postgraduate Studies and Dr. Maram Abdaljaleel, activity supervisor and assistant dean for student affairs in the basic departments. The competition included two segments of musical playing on the oud, electronic keyboard, and guitar, presented by Abdullah Al Shawa, Rashid Abu Saleh, Laila Allan, and Zeina Mehyar. Belarabic team also presented a Q&A section focus on the correct Arabic translation of the medical terms. It is worth noting that this course witnessed a distinguished student presence from the School of Medicine students in all academic years, as well as invited students from all medical colleges in the Jordanian universities. Assistant dean for student affairs in the basic departments office.
| | 8/18/2024 | 8/18/2026 | Event | | | | On Wednesday 14-8-2024, the School of Medicine held a student event to celebrate the students' achievements and activities during the academic year, under the auspices of Dean of the School of Medicine, Professor Yasser Rayan, and in the presence of the Vice Dean for School Affairs, the Assistant Dean for Student Affairs in the clinical years and graduates, the Assistant Dean for Student Affairs in the basic stage, and the Assistant Dean for Quality, Communication and International Rankings.
This event was held to celebrate the students' achievements and contributions to achieving the strategic goals during the academic year 2023-2024 under the supervision of the Office of Quality and Communication Affairs and the Quality Assurance Committee at the School. The event included a number of speeches , including an opening speech by Dr. Maram Abdul Jalil, Assistant Dean for Student Affairs in the basic stage, in which she expressed her pride in the achievement of students, which was represented by the completion of a large number of distinguished activities this year, and Dr. Feda Thikrallah, Assistant Dean for Student Affairs in the clinical years and graduates, gave a speech during which she expressed a set of achievements implemented by the Clinical Training Office and the Student Guidance and Support Office during the academic year. This event coincided with the preparation of the School and the university for the award for distinguished official university applied to by the university, as Dr. Enas Al-Zayadneh , Assistant Dean for Quality Affairs and Accreditation, gave an introductory presentation on the distinguished official university award, the strategic objectives of the School of Medicine and the quality assurance of academic operations in the School. The event also included a display of student participations presented by students of the Quality Assurance Committee, including : 1. A presentation on the activities held by students in the Quality Assurance and Accreditation Committee presented by the student Ihab Al-Raoud. 2. An overview of the establishment of groups (Student's Interest Groups), and their activities during the academic year presented by the student Ahmed Al-Hajj. 3. A pictorial video that included many activities held in the School during the academic year by clubs, teams and multiple student committees, in addition to other miscellaneous activities. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yt5yWdJ3mhvETIDovR23s7q8USEe_muh/view?usp=drivesdk 4. A presentation of a selection of activities and events held by the students of the Kuwaiti community in the School presented by Hamad Al-Kandari, representative of the community at the university. The event concluded with an honorary ceremony segment for the students' representatives in the School Council (students: Laith Theeb, Mohamed Al-Rababa'a, Jihad Qassem) that included a speech presented by the student Laith Theeb, the student representative in the School Council for the clinical stage, and the student Jihad Qassem, the student representative in the School Council for the basic stage. Professor Yasser Rayan, Dean of the School of Medicine, delivered a speech in which he expressed his pride in the academic reputation of the School of Medicine and the excellence of its students and graduates, and pointed to the role played by students to achieve more achievement and excellence at the national and international levels, especially the nomination for the official distinguished university award issued by the King Abdullah II Center for Excellence. Professor Rayyan presented honorary shields and certificates of appreciation to the students' representatives in the Council and the official committees in the School. Office for Quality Affairs and Communications School of Medicine
| | 8/14/2024 | 12/19/2024 | Event | | | | On the evening of Thursday, July 18, 2024, the school of Medicine at the university held a celebration to mark the reunion of the Class of 1999 with the top graduates of the Class of 2024. This annual event is one of the traditions that strengthens the bonds between different generations of the school's alumni. The ceremony began with recitation of verses from the Holy Quran by Dr. Najati Aref, a graduate of the Class of 1999, which added a spiritual atmosphere to the occasion. The Dean of the school of medicine, Professor Dr. Yaser Al-Rayyan, warmly welcomed the distinguished attendees, which included vice presidents, deans, faculty and administrative members of the school of Medicine, as well as the top graduates and their families. The Dean expressed his gratitude to the Class of 1999 for their presence. Dr. Khalid Ayish, representing the 22nd graduating class, gave a speech where he shared the graduates' gratitude for this reunion, which brought back memories and made them feel proud of their school and university. Following this, Dr. Maha Obeidat and Dr. Ashraf Harahsheh presented a special presentation that highlighted the journeys of their fellow classmates from the Class of 1999. In a standout segment, Dr. Ibrahim Sa'idat gave a performance that proved a doctor can also be a talented artist, showing off his stand-up comedy skills, which made everyone happy. This was followed by an address from Professor Dr. Nathir Obeidat, President of the University of Jordan, who extended his thanks and appreciation to everyone involved in making the event a success, Highlighting the hard work and commitment that help the school of medicine and university progress. The top twelve graduates of the Class of 2024 were honored with awards and shields in recognition of their academic achievements. The event ended with a special recognition for the Class of 1999. Who met with Professor Dr. Nathir Obeidat and Professor Dr. Yaser Al-Rayyan. The honored class gave a special shield to the President, and they took a group photo to remember the moment. Shields were also distributed to deserving school members. It is worth noting that before the start of the ceremony, the honored class gathered at the school of medicine and toured the anatomy labs and other laboratories, bringing back special memories from the past. The celebration was followed by a dinner at the university's restaurants for the esteemed attendees. The event was hosted by Dr. Fida Thekrallah, Assistant Dean for Clinical Training and Graduats' affairs, who thanked everyone who contributed to the success of the event, including the honored class, the Dean, Dr. Omar Al-Shoubaki, and the Office of Clinical Training and graduates' affairs.
| | 8/13/2024 | 9/13/2024 | Event | | | | As part of a series of meetings between the administrative body and the university and school administration, and under the patronage of His Excellency the Professor, President of the University of Jordan , the School of Medicine is holding an interactive meeting on Sunday, 8/11/2024, entitled:
“ The first Forum of the administrative staff at the School of Medicine ”
This was in the presence of Vice President for Quality, Accreditation and Strategic Planning, Professor Inaam Khalaf, the Dean of the School of Medicine, Professor Yasser Rayan, the dean's deputies and assistants, the heads of departments, and the faculty members. In addition to the presence of members of the administrative body of the School of Medicine from all administrative offices and academic departments in the School, the University Hospital, and laboratories in the School of Medicine.
The event included welcoming speeches by Dr. Inaam Khalaf, Dr. Yasser Rayan and Mr. Muhammad Al-Batayneh, Assistant Dean for Administrative Affairs.
It also included a presentation on the Distinguished Official University Award, presented by Vice President for Quality, Accreditation and Strategic Planning, and Dr. Enas Al-Zayadneh , Assistant Dean for Quality, Communication, and International Classifications.
The meeting included a social segment prepared by Mrs. Nour Al-Atoum, member of the Quality Assurance Committee and quality liaison officer for laboratories at the School of Medicine, which included a video presentation of members of the college’s administrative body at their various work sites.
The event concluded with the distribution of shields and honorary certificates to a number of members of the administrative body in appreciation of their efforts and achievements during the academic year .
| | 8/12/2024 | 12/7/2024 | Event | | | | With the patronage and support of the Dean of Medicine, Professor Dr. Yaser Al-Rayyan, the Excellence Awards Ceremony took place on Wednesday, July 31st.
The ceremony was attended by members of the teaching and administrative staff, as well as the parents of graduates
The salutatorian of the ceremony was Doctor Bisher Darwish, while Doctor Yousef Shaeer read verses from the holy Quran. The valedictorian was Doctor Shahed Abu Hanieh, and Doctor Layla Nazal broke the routine with an interactive session with the parents of the graduates where she reflected on the different stages of a medical students' academic life.
The dean of school of medicine gave his word, where he went over the excellence of this batch and its overachieving attitude, not only academically, but in research and extracurricular ambitions. Thereafter, the dean handed the distinguished students of the Class 2024 their excellence certificates in a ceremony witnessed by parents so honored and achieved.
| | 8/12/2024 | 12/7/2024 | Event | | | | Opening of the Guidance and Support Office for Medical Students at the Alma Mater: A Significant Addition to Student Support and Skill Development**
When dreams become reality: In a celebratory atmosphere on July 30th, the opening of the Heart and Mind Guidance and Student Support Office was held at the school of Medicine at The University of Jordan. The event was under the patronage of Professor Dr. Nathir Obeidat, with the presence of vice presidents, deans, faculty and administrative members, as well as faculty members from the Faculties of Arts, Literature, and Sports, alongside a number of students from both the basic and clinical years of the college.
The event’s was presented by Dr. Fida Thekrallah , Assistant Dean for Student Affairs in Clinical Years and Graduates, who introduced the attendees and managed the event's program.
The ceremony began with a Holy Quran reading by student Abdullah Bani Ata,
In her opening remarks, Ms. Haifa Muhasna, Assistant Dean for Student Guidance, highlighted the importance of the office in providing support to students and enhancing their skills. She emphasized that the office will not only support struggling students but also work on improving communication skills and building students' self-confidence, making it a second home for students within their college.
This was followed by a series of segments and activities. Professor Dr. Firas Habees from the Department of Psychology at the Faculty of Arts discussed important psychological aspects related to students and ways to support them. The audience also enjoyed a performance on the oud by students Abdullah Al-Shawa and Rashid Abu Saleh, who played two musical pieces that added an artistic touch to the event. Additionally, there was a poetic exchange presented by student Suhaib Zaiter, and a caricature drawing session to get to know the professors, led by student Sarah Hammou.
In another part of the program, Dr. Radwan Bani Mustafa provided an overview of the efforts made to achieve this dream, which started small and became a reality, expressing his gratitude and appreciation to all contributors to this project.
Dr. Mohammad Ayoub, Deputy Dean of Student Affairs, reviewed the activities available at the Dean's Office, highlighting the diverse opportunities offered there. Dr. Maha Taysir from the Faculty of Rehabilitation spoke about the impact of smoking on student achievement, while Dr. Rahamna emphasized the importance of sports in students' lives. Dr. Musab Al-Qudah from the Faculty of Arts also participated, discussing job market and innovation. Finally, Dr. Ibrahim izraiq shared his vision regarding his work at the Student Mental Health Club.
During the event, a logo design competition for the office was held, with the winning logo created by student Rahaf Haitham. Additionally, the results of the poetry and short story competition were announced, with student Ahmad Ayoub Al-Mishaalah receiving recognition for his poem about beautiful Amman, while student Catherine Al-Sayouf won the short story award for her work "365 Days - 365 Opportunities."
The event concluded with a word of thanks and appreciation from Professor Dr. Nathir Obeidat to everyone who contributed to this achievement, including faculty and administrative members. At the end of the ceremony, Dr. Khaloud Al-Hajri, a 2024 graduate, was honored for her significant contributions to the project, as well as Dr. Maram Abdel-Jalil for her efforts in organizing the event.
Finally, the attendees were invited to open the new office and exhibition, where students' exceptional works in music, art, and Arabic fonts were displayed, alongside presentations from various groups interested in different clinical specialties. The event also featured the active participation of the Jordanian Diabetes Association , the "Bel Arabi" group and several student sports activities.
Notably, this event was considered important in fostering connections between preclinical and clinical students.
On the sidelines of the opening, sports equipments were purchased to be available to students during their free time, supporting interaction among students and between students and their instructors.
The students' reactions were positive, as the school of Medicine is now seen as addressing all student interests, not just academic matters.
| | 8/12/2024 | 12/7/2024 | Event | | | | Under the patronage of Professor Dr. Yasser Rayyan, Dean of the school of Medicine, a new scientific meeting was held at theschool of Medicine within the "Meet the Expert" program:
Which periodically hosts a group of experts from prestigious international scientific centers. The program hosted Dr. Hamdi Karakyali, Professor in the Department of General Surgery at the School of Medicine at Atakent University in Turkey, on Thursday 8-8-2024 in the auditorium of the University of Jordan Hospital.
Dr. Hamdi gave a valuable scientific lecture entitled: "Liver Transplantation from Living Donor for Difficult Cases", In which he addressed the indications for liver transplantation in adults and children; the types of liver transplantation, whether from a living donor or from a brain-dead donor; and he presented the complications that may occur after liver transplantation and the methods of treating them.
The lecture was followed by a rich discussion with the audience, in which Dr. Hamdi presented the experience of liver transplantation for adults and children in the hospital where he works, and how to address the challenges associated with liver transplantation. Dr. Hamdi answered the questions from the audience who interacted with the lecture in a distinctive way.
The meeting was prepared by the organizing scientific committee under the supervision of Dr. Fidaa Zekrallah, Assistant Dean for Student Affairs in the Clinical Phase and Graduates, Dr. Laila Al-Tutunji, and Dr. Qais Al-Balbisi, who moderated the meeting.
The events were distinguished by the generous presence of an elite group of staff members at the School of Medicine, doctors of the Higher Specialization Program ( residents) in the Department of Pediatrics, and students from university school of medicine.
| | 8/10/2024 | 12/10/2024 | Event | | | | Under the patronage of Professor Dr. Yasser Rayyan, Dean of the school of Medicine, a new scientific meeting was held at the school of Medicine within the "Meet the Expert" program:
Which periodically hosts a group of experts from prestigious international scientific centers. The program hosted Dr. Marwa Abu Al-Haija, Associate Professor in the Division of pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at Stanford University in the United States of America on Tuesday 6-8-2024 in the auditorium of the University of Jordan Hospital.
Dr. Marwa presented a valuable scientific lecture entitled: Shaping Tomorrow: A Comprehensive Journey through Pediatric Obesity, Guidelines and Medication Update, In which Dr. Marwa addressed the definition of overweight and obesity in children; The reasons for the increase in their global rates; and the treatment methods currently used, including the use of medications and surgical interventions.
The lecture was followed by a rich discussion with the audience , in which Dr. Marwa presented the model of treating obesity in children at Stanford University Hospital, and the medical team that supervises the evaluation and follow-up of cases, which includes pediatric gastroenterologists, nutritionists, behavioral therapists, social workers, pediatric nurses, in addition to the pediatric surgeons who work in harmony with the team.
This meeting was prepared by the organizing scientific committee under the supervision of Dr. Feda Thekrallah, Assistant Dean for Student Affairs in the Clinical and Graduate Stage, and Dr. Qais Al-Balbisi and Dr. Laila Al-Tutunji, and the meeting was moderated by Dr. Fareed Khdair, chief of pediatric Gastroenterology, hepatology and Nutrition at the school of medicine.
The event was distinguished by the generous presence of an elite group of faculty members in the Department of Pediatrics and the school of Medicine, pediatric residents, and medical students.
| | 8/7/2024 | 12/7/2024 | Event | | | | In collaboration with the Division of pediatric Gastroenterology, Hematology and Nutrition , the school of Medicine held series of “Meet the Expert" meetings with a group of doctors specialized in the field of pediatric gastroenterology, hematology and nutrition , who work in prestigious international universities. The school hosted Dr. Nadia Hijaz, the Associate Professor at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, USA, who gave a lecture entitled “Diseases of gut-brain axis" , as well as Dr. Dina Al-Zubaidi, the Associate Professor at the University of Iowa,USA, who gave a lecture entitled “Inpatient Pediatric Malnutrition: The Elephant In The Room". These activities concluded with Dr. Marwa Abu Al-Haija, the Associate Professor at Stanford University, US…
| | 8/2/2024 | 12/7/2024 | Event | | | | Under the patronage of the Dean of the School of Medicine, Prof. Yasser Al-Rayyan, and under the supervision of the Assistant Dean for Student Affairs in the Basic Departments, Dr. Maram Abdaljaleel, and in the presence of several faculty and administrative staff members and students of the “Jerusalem" batch, the White Coat ceremony was held on Thursday, 7/11/2024 in the amphitheater. Al-Hassan.
This ceremony comes on the occasion of the Jerusalem batch - Class of 2021 - finishing the first three years of their educational career. Our students completed the basic stage known as the theoretical stage and moved to the clinical stage starting in the fourth year, to complete their education and training in the medical school. This joyful ceremony reflects the great dedication and commitment of our students who have successfully passed this important stage and embodies a new beginning for a stage full of challenges and opportunities in the medical field. Their transition to the clinical stage represents an important step towards achieving their professional ambitions, as they will undergo an intensive practical educational experience that will contribute to refining their skills and increasing their medical knowledge. The ceremony included a speech by Prof. Yasser Al-Rayyan in which he stressed the importance of the next clinical stage of medical education and its role in building the students' personalities as successful doctors. A speech by Dr. Maram Abdaljaleel, in which she was keen to emphasize the importance of sincerity in work, taking care of patients, good time management, physical and mental health, and social relationships especially family ties. Prof. Jihad Al-Ajlouni also gave a speech to the students in which he emphasized a set of values and ethics that a doctor must have, especially when dealing with patients. It is important for the physical and psychological health of medical students and their role in this humanitarian profession. The ceremony also included a speech by the class representative, Mohammad Al-Rababah, a poetry paragraph written by Osama Al-Zaarir and Fawaz Al-Mady, a class speech presented by Jihad Qassem, and a number of presentations done by the students: Farah Hajjar, Fares Qubaj, Lynn Hamaydah, Ezzedine Shawabkeh, Alaa Al-Najdawi, Malak Abu Zubaid, Abdullah Al-Jariri. , Amir Shtayyeh, Nour Khayyat, and Jana Khawaja. The ceremony was presented by: Suhaib Hammo and Joud Haddad. The ceremony concluded with the recitation of the medical oath by Dr. Maram Abdaljaleel and all the students from Jerusalem batch. Our students pledged to be faithful and dedicated to medical work, to preserve the lives and secrets of patients, and to abide by the law of God and the laws of the country. This oath is a symbol of commitment and dedication to the medical profession, and a pledge by our students to the highest standards of professional ethics and humanitarian service. The Assistant Dean for Students Affairs in Basic Departments Office
| | 7/21/2024 | 12/21/2024 | Event | | | | Under the patronage of Prof. Yasser Al-Rayyan, Dean of the School of Medicine, organized by Bel-arabi non-profit organization, and under the supervision of Dr. Maram Abdaljaleel, Assistant Dean for Student Affairs in the Basic Departments, a debate event was held at the school of mdicine titled "Who Should Bear the Cost of Treating Smokers with Lung Cancer?" on Thursday, July 18, 2024. This scientific and educational debate was designed to discuss the seriousness of the current situation regarding the increasing number of smokers in Jordan and the resulting health and economic concequences. In fact, Jordan is one of the six countries in the world in which the smoking rate is still increasing and has the highest rates of smoking among males in the world, with 80% of Jordanians being exposed to passive smoking. Furthermore, increasing rates of smokening has been detected among women and children in recent years. As a result of the current situation, the cost of treatment for cancer patients and smoking related chronic diseases will also increase.
This debate comes within the awareness efforts made by the University of Jordan and the School of Medicine in particular, as our school hosted the launch of the local report on indicators of tobacco industry interference in Jordan a few months ago, under the patronage of Her Highness Princess Dina Mired. The BelArabi Foundation has also previously contributed to anti-smoking campaigns, and this cooperation comes as a continuation of the efforts made to combat smoking.
It is worth noting that the debate consists of two teams of students: the opposition team, which includes Aseel Al-Najjar, Farah Khreisat, and Anas Abu Artima, and the loyalty team, which includes Lina Hiasat, Aseel Al-Nawafleh, and Zaid Al-Mansi. Each of the two teams presented the points on which their argument is based. Furethermore, the teams worked to refute the points of the opposing team. The arbitration committee consists of Dr. Tariq Gharaibeh, Assistant Professor of medicine, who holds the American Board of Internal Medicine and Jordanian and American Fellowships in Chest Diseases, Intensive Care, and Sleep Medicine; Dr. Mounir Abu Hilala, Associate Professor in the Department of Family Medicine, holds a British Fellowship in Preventive Medicine, as well as many awards in cancer; and is a member of the Epidemiology Committee during the Corona pandemic. Dr. Muhammad Abu Halawa, an international arbitrator, trainer, debater, and a member of the Board of Directors of the Debate and Culture Foundation.
The debate concluded with honoring the winning team, the opposition team. This debate was organized and presented by a team of distinguished students from our beloved university and volunteers with the Bila Arabi Foundation. The Assistant Dean for Student Affairs in Basic Departments Office.
| | 7/21/2024 | 12/21/2024 | Event | | | | Under the auspices of the School of Medicine at the University of Jordan, and organized by Bel-arabi non-profit organization, a training course in the art of debates was held on Monday and Tuesday, July 15-16, 2024. The intensive 8 hour training was attended by 25 students.
The course covered debate fundamentals, structure, and process. Students learned the roles of proposition and opposition in argumentation and refutation. It ended with practice debates, preparing participants for the upcoming event: "Should the government or insurance companies bear the cost of treating lung cancer caused by smoking?"
This course was conducted by a group of distinguished and creative trainers from the Debate and Culture Initiative, namely: Dr. Ahmad Quzli, Dr. Mohammad AlRafayia , Dr. Mohammad Abu Halaweh, and student Yazan Al-Rashdan, under the supervision of the Assistant Dean for Student Affairs in the basic departments Dr. Maram Abdaljaleel. It is worth noting that this training course comes in preparation for the awaited debate event, which will take place tomorrow, Thursday, 18/7/2024, from 11-1, Medicine Building (3) / Amphitheater 1.
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| | 7/18/2024 | 12/11/2024 | Event | | | | Under the auspices of the School of Medicine and the Deanship of Student Affairs at the University of Jordan and organized by the International Federation of Medical Student Associations - Jordan (IFMSA-Jo), the National Scientific Research Camp was held in the Medical Halls Complex on Saturday, 6/7/2024, until Monday, 8/7/2024. The National Scientific Research Camp is a training workshop concerned with teaching students the basics of scientific research. The camp was attended by 100 students from six medical colleges in the Kingdom, which enriched their research knowledge and deepened their ability to communicate in the field of scientific research. The trainers in this camp focused on ensuring that each participant finished the camp able to begin his research work through lectures that included the most important topics related to scientific research. Topics discussed during the camp include how to write scientific research, collect and analyze data, in addition to leadership skills, teamwork, and other skills that every successful researcher needs. A number of distinguished experts and students in the field of scientific research contributed to the training. The following are the names of the lecturers: Dr. Ahmed Selem, students: Jehad yasin, Leen qutob, Layan aldib, Osama Younis, Faris Al-Habahbeh, Seraj ofeishat, Mohammad Akash, Raghad Osama Alsharif, Reem Hamada, Shahd Iqneibi, Nour barqawi, Areen Karam Sweidan, Khalid Awadallah, Ghassan Mobaydeen, Raghad Amr , Sadeen, Zein Eddin, Banan Kasassbeh, and Mohammad Jaghabeer. Assistant Dean for Student Affairs in Basic Departments Office
| | 7/16/2024 | 12/16/2024 | Event | | | | Dr. Al-Halasa receives recognition from WILEY Publishing for achieving the highest percentage of citations for published research ( 2022-2023) Dr. Lana Al-Halasa, Associate Professor in the Department of Family and Community Medicine at the School of Medicine, obtained the highest percentage of research citations in Wiley Publishing House for her research published in the journal "Psychogeriatrics " , entitled: “Loneliness and Depression among Community Older Adults during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A cross-sectional study" This is for the period between 1-1-2022 to 12-31-2023.
It is worth noting that the published scientific research came as a result of the fruitful efforts of a research team led by Dr. Lana Al-Halasa with a group of fifth-year students at the School of Medicine, namely: Farah Al-Kasasbeh, Maryam Al-Bayati, Lubna Heikal, Kenan Obaidat, Abdullah Abu Lail, and in cooperation with the researcher Iain Wilkinson from Brighton. Sussex Medical School, UK. On this occasion, the administration of the Scho of Medicine, represented by the Dean , Professor Yasser Al-Rayyan ,sends its warm congratulates to Dr. Lana Al-Halasa and the participating students on this distinguished scientific achievement and wishes then more progress and achievement. Read the research
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| | 7/13/2024 | 10/13/2024 | News | | | | Two academic meetings were held for students within the academic and career advisory program: Student's Mentorship Program Entitled: "Job Opportunities in the USA after Specialization " "How to Prepare for The Clinical Years" On Sunday, 23-6-2024. The two lectures were presented by Dr. Amr Qudimat, Adjunct Professor at the School of Medicine ,the University of Jordan and Assistant Professor in the Department of Bone Marrow Transplantation and Cell Therapy, St. Jude Children's Cancer Research Hospital, USA. The first lecture included a detailed presentation on job opportunities and aspects of professional life and living in the United States in general, in addition to addressing some of the challenges facing students and graduates during the course of preparation for specialization in the United States. Then an interactive dialogue took place between the students and Dr. Qudimat in which he answered the questions and interventions of the audience. The second lecture focused on the readiness of the basic years students to join the clinical years of the Doctor of Medicine program and included a presentation on how to prepare for the transition to the clinical years, and tips for solving the mechanism and timing of engaging in research work and emphasizing its importance, and talked with students about the importance of organizing time in a balanced manner between study, research and volunteer work and preparing for practice exams outside Jordan for those interested in that. Dr. Amr provided the students with a list of internationally approved and proposed study resources for the International Practice exams. In the last part of the meeting, the lecturer answered the students' questions and inquiries during a constructive interactive dialogue. It is worth noting that the event was held under the supervision of the Office of Quality and Communication Affairs and the Academic Advising Committee, and students from the Quality Assurance Committee coordinated and followed up during the event (Ahmed Al-Hajj, Ayham Al-Kurdi, Rashid Al-Hajaya and Laith Theeb, representative of students in the clinical stage). Office of Quality Affairs, Communication and International Rankings – School of Medicine
| | 6/23/2024 | 9/30/2024 | Event | | | | On Tuesday, June 11, 2024, a delegation from the University of Medicine and Health Sciences, affiliated with the Royal Irish College of Surgeons, visited the School of Medicine as part of a visit the delegation held to the University of Jordan. The Dean, Professor Yasser Al-Rayyan, received the visiting delegation. The delegation also held a meeting with the Dean, in the presence of the deputy deans, Dean's assistants, and the heads of a number of departments in basic sciences. Ways of cooperation were discussed in a group of academic fields of common interest, which included a presentation by the visiting delegation on postgraduate programs in all medical and health specialties, professional development programs, research projects, clinical training, and simulation and digital learning laboratories at the Irish University. The Irish University delegation included the Dean of the College of Graduate Studies, Dr. Darran O'Connor, Dr. Jochen Brehnand the Director of the Center for Medical Systems and the Gead of the Department of Physiology , and Dr.Catherine Greenethr Deputy Head of the School of Postgraduate Studies.
The meeting was also attended by the Deputy Dean for Faculty Affairs and Graduate Studies at the University of Jordan, Professor Dr. Nafez Abu Tarbush, Professor Dr. Heba Kalbouneh, Deputy Dean for Examination Affairs, Dr. Fida ThikrAllah, Assistant Dean for Students in the Clinical Stage and Graduates, Dr. Enas Al-Zayadneh , Assistant Dean for Quality and Communication Affairs, and Dr. Maram Abdel Jalil. ,Assistant Dean for Student Affairs in the basic stage. It was also attended by department heads, Professor Dr. Abdul Qader Al-Battah, Head of Department of Pathology , Microbiology and Forensic medicine , Dr. Ebaa Al-Zayadneh, Head of the Physiology and Biochemistry Department, and Dr. Ahmed Al-Salman, Head of the Anatomy and Histology Department. Office for Quality Affairs, Communication and International Classifications Affairs School of medicine
| | 6/13/2024 | 12/13/2024 | Event | | | | The School of Medicine at the University of Jordan obtained the (Placement) for the Doctor of Medicine Qualification within the Jordanian National Qualifications Framework by a decision of the Higher Education Accreditation and Quality Assurance Commission, which was announced at a press conference of the Commission on Wednesday, 5-6-2024, and the School of Medicine is the first to obtain the placement decision among the medical schools Jordanian universities. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/fgc7G7qLYJchoibW/?mibextid=xfxF2i On this occasion, the School of Medicine administration, represented by the Dean, extends its gratitude to all employees for their efforts in this context, hoping that the achievement and excellence of our prestigious school will continue at all levels locally and internationally. It is worth noting that the Jordanian National Qualifications Framework includes a hierarchical classification of all levels of qualifications and certificates associated with higher education programs, within the specifications of each level to determine the knowledge, skills and competencies that should be related to the qualification, and the National Qualifications Framework is based on the concept of learning outcomes, so that educational institutions must establish their educational programs based on clear educational outcomes and compatible with the specifications of the level to be accommodated by the qualifications resulting from those programs. The Jordanian National Qualifications Framework includes ten levels and bachelor's programs are placed within the seventh level of the framework. (More information on the link https://jnqf.heac.org.jo/?v=5.20.10.28.2&url=en/ServicesDetails?ServiceID:2 Office for Quality Affairs , Communications and International Rankings School of Medicine
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