| | | 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.
Assistant Dean for Student Affairs in the basic departments Office.
| | 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
| | 6/12/2024 | 12/12/2024 | News | | | | The School of Medicine, represented by the Dean , Professor Yasser Al-Rayyan ,and members of the teaching and administrative staff, extends its highest congratulations and blessings to His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein, to the Hashemite family and the Jordanian people on the occasion of the :
*Silver Jubilee and His Majesty's 25th Accession to the Throne Day *
As The Kingdom on Sundy 9-6-2024 celebrates the 25th anniversary of His Majesty's coronation , the School of Medicine expresses its sincere wishes for prosperity progress, and pride for our beloved Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan under the leadership of His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein, may God protect him .
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| | 6/9/2024 | 12/9/2024 | Event | | | | The first scientific forum for Honorary Professors was held at the School of Medicine entitled:
School of Medicine Honorary Professors Forum The event was held under the auspices of the Dean of the School of Medicine, prof. Yasser Al-Rayyan, and the scientific program of the forum extended over Sunday and Monday 2,3-6-2024. The honorary professors presented a set of valuable scientific lectures that dealt with important and emerging topics in the field of medical education, scientific research and artificial intelligence, as well as a presentation of the results of their solid scientific studies in various medical specialties and abroad and the patents they obtained. In a welcoming speech delivered at the forum, the Dean welcomed the honorary professors and appreciated their efforts and qualitative contributions to the School of Medicine, and also expressed, on behalf of members of the teaching and administrative staff, many thanks to His Excellency the President of the University, Prof. Nathir Obeidat, for the initiative and for providing great support, which culminated in the completion of this distinguished event, its success and the achievement of its goals, and he also thanked all those in charge of organizing this event, including the dean's deputies and assistants , heads of departments, and the Director of the Scientific Research Office and Members of the teaching and administrative staff. Twelve honorary professors in the basic and clinical departments participated in presenting scientific lectures during the forum as follows: The honorary professors in the departments also participated in various academic activities that included:
1. Participation as examiners in the clinical skills exam for sixth-year students (graduates) in the main departments, which was held from 3-6/6/2024, in each of the departments of internal medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics. 2. Providing scientific lectures in the departments for faculty members, graduate students and doctors of the higher specialization program at the university hospital. 3.Holding panel discussions for selected medical cases prepared by the departments to exchange experiences and provide consultation in the medical subspecialties they carry out. 5.The preparation for the completion of memorandums of cooperation between the School of Medicine and the University of Jordan with prestigious international academic institutions. The honorary professors, in turn, expressed their pride in joining the family of the School of Medicine and the University of Jordan and their keenness to continue their active participation in the academic and research process and work to develop joint research and academic cooperation to achieve more distinguished achievements and desired strategic goals at the level of academic reputation and scientific production and the accompanying steady progress in international rankings.
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| | 6/5/2024 | 9/5/2024 | Event | | | | Professor Nasser Al-Husban, from the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, has been appointed as editor in one of the prestigious scientific publishing houses: BMC: (BioMed Central), wich publishes around 300 international peer-reviewed scientific journals in multiple research fields. The administration of the School of Medicine congratulates Professor Nasser Al-Husban on this well-deserved achievement and assignment, which culminates an academic career full of achievement and excellence in the professional, research and academic fields. Office of Quality and Communication Affairs, School of medicine
| | 6/5/2024 | 9/5/2024 | News | | | | A delegation from the Faculty of Medicine at Hebron University in Palestine visited the University Of Jordan School Of Medicine on Monday 3-6-2024. This visit came within the framework of the cooperation agreement between the two universities and within the efforts of Hebron University to obtain accreditation for the Bachelor of Medicine program, and within the efforts of the Faculty of Medicine at Hebron University to obtain international accreditation for the Bachelor of Medicine program. The visiting delegation was received by Prof. Yasser Al-Rayyan, Dean of the School of Medicine, and met with the delegation in the presence of Prof. Nafeth Abu Tarboush, Vice Dean for School Affairs and Graduate Studies, and Dr. Enas Al-Zayadneh , Assistant dean for Quality Affairs, Communication and International Classifications. During the meeting, the steps and procedures of the international accreditation process obtained by the School of Medicine at the University of Jordan from the Higher Education Accreditation Commission and the International Federation for Medical Education (WFME) were presented. The Palestinian delegation included Prof. Salim Haj Yahya, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine at Hebron University, Dr. Nabil Hassaneh, officer for the international accreditation program, and Dr. Osama Salim, Director of the University Office in Amman. Office for Quality Affairs and Communications
| | 6/4/2024 | 9/4/2024 | News | | | | On Monday, 27-5-2024, the open scientific day was held at the School of Medicine at the University of Jordan for third-year students on the scientific material of the urinary and reproductive system course, in line with the School's directions to link theoretical scientific knowledge with practical applied skills.
The meeting was held at the initiative and supervision of the coordinators of the urinary and reproductive system represented by School members from various basic departments and doctors of the higher specialization program and the laboratory department at the University of Jordan Hospital and the National Center for Endocrinology and Genetics.
The event included a set of activities that included scientific lectures that dealt with the presentation of research results related to the scientific material of the course, in addition to practical training seminars in the laboratories of the School of Medicine, in which students participated in training on medical practical skills and procedures related to the urinary system. The following is a summary of the activities on this day:
The Department of Physiology and Biochemistry ,under the supervision of Dr. Eba Al-Zayadneh presented a set of practical activities for students such as conducting chemical and microscopic laboratory tests to detect kidney function imbalances by Ms. Suzan Al-Bdour and Dr. Laith Bani Abdul Rahman, and a presentation of the parts of the kidney after its sectional dissection, as Dr. Al-Zayadneh presented a published scientific research on the effect of some glycated receptors products on the cells of the renal tubules and the role of angiotensin peptide 7 in protection. Dr. Alaa Al-Bawaneh also presented a published scientific research on discussing the importance of the influence of microorganisms that live in the intestines and breast tissue have a triple-negative breast cancer response that does not contain hormonal receptors. The Pathology Division under the supervision of Prof. Nisreen Abu Shaheen also presented pathological cases and how to diagnose them using light microscopes, so a group of histological slides for pathological cases were presented among the cases that were studied during the lectures of pathology in the course. Including tissue segments of normal kidneys and kidneys with chronic insufficiency, and some examples of tumors affecting the genitourinary system by Dr. Muhammad Al-Zayoud, a pathology resident at the University of Jordan Hospital. The Department of Anatomy, under the supervision of Dr. Ahmed Salman, in coordination with the Clinical Skills Laboratory, presented how to install urinary catheters of various types by Dr. Alaa Al-Taher, Urology Resident at the University of Jordan Hospital, as well as training them on abdominal examination during pregnancy and cervical examination during childbirth by Dr. Sumaya Al-Zawahra, a gynecological resident at the University of Jordan Hospital. The Microbiology Division, under the supervision of Dr. Anas Abu Humaidan, equipped the microbiology laboratory with educational materials that explain the process of identifying various pathogens through pathological history, culture and light microscopy, and the students learned about the correct cultivation method and various chemical tests under the supervision of Mrs. Hanan Amin, supervisor of the microbiology laboratory. Dr. Anas Abu Humaidan also presented several researches on how to use electronic medical records from various hospitals in Jordan as a valuable tool in identifying the types of bacteria that cause UTI and track their antibiotic resistance over time, and the challenges that limit the use of electronic medical records. 200 students participated in the event. Edited by: Office of Quality and Communication Affairs - School of Medicine
| | 5/27/2024 | 9/3/2024 | Event | | | | 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: | Name | Department | | Prof. Hagop M. Kantarjian | Internal | | Prof. Shahrokh Shariat | Special Surgery | | Prof. Faisal G. Bakaeen | General Surgery | | Prof. Nabil j. Alkayed | Physiology and Biochemistry | | Prof. Ziyad M. Hijazi | Pediatrics | | Prof. Ayman O. Soubani | Internal Medicine | | Prof. Raed Dweik | Internal Medicine | | Prof. Samer K Elbabaa | Special Surgery | | Prof. Patrik Medstrand | Pathology | | Prof. Mohammad Alhadad | Internal Medicine | | Prof. Nadera Sweiss | Internal Medicine | | Prof. Rami Komrokji | Internal Medicine | | Prof. Walid Abuhammour | Pediatrics | | Prof. Munther Homoud | Internal Medicine | | Prof. Eyas Mahmoud Hattab | Pathology | | Prof. Natasha Halasa | Pediatrics | | Prof. Mario Damiano | Special Surgery | | Prof.Stefano Negrini | Special Surgery | | Prof. Amr Qudeimat | Pediatrics
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| | 5/23/2024 | 12/23/2024 | News | | | | • His Excellency Professor Dr. Nathir Obeidat, President of the University of Jordan, opened the event of presenting the distinguished research projects of students that were nominated by formal committees for display as posters in the Hall, as part of the activities of the Fourth Scientific Day of the School of Medicine, which was held on Sunday, 5/12/2024, and this was followed by the start of a discussion process. These posters were evaluated and discussed by committees of researchers and faculty members from inside and outside the SOM ,for the purpose of nominating projects that will be rewarded at the closing ceremony of the fourth scientific day under the auspices of the Dean of the School of Medicine. - Projects nominated for oral presentation also were presented by students during the oral presentation session and were evaluated by committees of Faculty members , and the winner will to receive certificates of honor and rewards during the closing ceremony of the fourth scientific day under the auspices of the Dean of the College.
• The closing ceremony for the Scientific Day was held under the patronage of the Dean of the SOM , which included the distribution of rewards and honorary certificates to the students whose research projects were rewarded with the best poster and the best oral presentation. Shields and honorary certificates were also awarded to faculty and administrative staff members and students as an appreciation for their efforts in conducting the scientific day. Office of the Assistant Dean for students in the Clinical years and Graduates – Office of Scientific Research Edited by: Office of Quality Affairs, Communication and International Classifications
| | 5/21/2024 | 8/21/2024 | Event | | | |
Under the patronage of Her Highness Princess Dina Mired, the School of Medicine at the University of Jordan today hosted the launch of the fourth local report on indicators of tobacco industry interference in Jordan, in the presence of the President of the University, Professor Nazir Obaidat, representatives of the Jordanian National Anti-Smoking Society, the No Tobacco Association, a few civil society organizations, and the Ministry of Health. Several vice presidents, a group of college deans, faculty members, guests, interested parties, and students. The report, which promises the participation of civil society organizations and under the supervision of the Global Alliance for Tobacco Control (GATC), periodically revealed Jordan's decline in performance. Their strategies aimed at distracting attention and dispersing efforts, which mandates confronting these strategies and working under the directives of His Majesty the King to protect the citizen and the future of Jordan. In a speech she delivered, Her Highness the Princess affirmed that the interest of tobacco companies and the interest of public health and sustainable development are two opposites that never meet, expressing her dissatisfaction with the rise in the smoking rate among men to become one of the highest in the world, the increase in women's smoking tripled from 2007 to 2019, and the increase in widespread smoking products. .
For his part, Dr. Nazir Obaidat presented a set of questions about the importance of the role of universities in developing strategies to combat tobacco through scientific research and specialized studies that provide data and evidence that support the formulation of effective policies. Emphasizing its ongoing role in changing its academic programs, he pointed out that if the topic “Towards a Smoke-Free Jordan" is a dream; Let this dream be a goal to reach a country that is conscious and aware of the areas of right and wrong. Dr. Muhammad Al-Imad, in his capacity as a representative of the representative of the World Health Organization in Jordan, spoke about the framework agreement launched by the organization in response to the challenges posed by the tobacco industry, in which Jordan's efforts were highlighted by joining its membership in enacting laws and instructions under the umbrella of the Ministry of Health, and in cooperation with relevant government agencies, including And private. For his part, the Dean of the College of Medicine, Dr. Yasser Al-Rayyan, explained that protecting the health and safety of the people of our Jordanian society is a great responsibility that falls on the shoulders of every citizen in his place. As academics and researchers, we cannot ignore the threat of tobacco to our societies and the extent of the negative impact that these companies play. Therefore, we must use the results of this report to strengthen our policies and efforts and enable our societies to resist the spread of tobacco. Dr. Mary Sunta, Head of Global Research and Advocacy at the Global Center for Good Governance in Tobacco Control, said that the Global Tobacco Industry Intervention Index is a useful call to identify both progress and gaps in national efforts to implement Article 5.3 of the WHO Framework Convention.
For her part, engineer Mawiya Al-Zawawi from the Global Coalition for Tobacco Control pointed out the dominance of tobacco companies in protecting their interests at the expense of human health, citing the movie “Insider," which provided dangerous information about the tobacco industry and the methods these companies follow to suppress those who try to reveal their secrets and expose their crimes. The president of the International Federation of Medical Student Associations, University of Jordan branch, student Aseel Nawafleh, said that the Federation is aware of the devastating impact of tobacco on public health, and the losses it inflicts on societies, hoping that this report will not remain a dead letter; It exposes the deceptive tactics used by tobacco companies to undermine public health efforts.
In conclusion, a dialogue session was held moderated by Engineer Wissam Qarqash from the Jordanian National Anti-Smoking Society, in which the Secretary of the No Tobacco Society, Dr. Larissa Al-War, Ms. Tammam Naimat from the Cancer Control Office, and Engineer Muhammad Anis participated, to present details about the results of the report. The Assistant Dean for Student Affairs in Basic Departments Office - College of Medicine
| | 5/20/2024 | 12/21/2024 | Event | | | | The fourth scientific day of the School of Medicine was held on Sunday, May 12, 2024, under the patronage of His Excellency the President of the University of Jordan, in Hassan bin Talal Auditorium in the Deanship of Student Affairs. This annual celebration was filled with distinguished events centered on the honorable achievement achieved by the graduating students through the abundant scientific production represented by students' graduation research projects that were approved by committees of researchers and School faculty members in the School of Medicine. • The ceremony began with verses from the Holy Quran, followed by a group of joyful illuminations, headed by a speech by His Excellency the President of the University, Professor. Nathir Obeidat, in which he indicated his pride in what the students and graduates of the School of Medicine have accomplished at the national and international levels. He also gave a set of important instructions and expressions of advice to the students and teachers. Especially in the field of communication skills, the ability to learn and develop, adapting to changes, and enhancing scientific academic certificates, including mastery of international languages and digital skills required by work fields. • The Dean of the School of Medicine, presented his speech, which reviewed many of the college's achievements in recent years in the fields of scientific research, academic development, global classifications, international partnerships, infrastructure, educational resources, and modern learning methods. Professor Yasser Al-Rayyan also gave a presentation of the students' scientific production for this academic mission, which amounted to The student research submitted for this year included 178 research papers, of which 29 research papers were published. He also expressed his pride in the distinguished student researchers, as 193 male and female students succeeded in publishing at least one of their research projects, as the published scientific production of student Jihad Al-Samhouri reached (41) research papers. This was followed by Abdul Rahman Al-Hajjajh 26, Kholoud Al-Hajri 15 research, Rama Rayyan 11 research, Haneen Al-Abdallat 11 research. • Dr. Fida Thekrallah , Assistant Dean for Student Affairs in the Clinical years and Graduates, and Dr. Laila Al-Tutanji, Director of the Scientific Research Office, presented an overview of the Scientific Research Office in the college, which was established in 2019 with the aim of supporting scientific research and researchers and encouraging them to produce scientifically and raise the standard of research.
• Student Aya Al-Faleh gave a speech on behalf of the graduates, in which she expressed her thanks to the university, the School of Medicine, and faculty members. On behalf of the students, she thanked all teachers, as the students benefited from their knowledge until they reached a new beginning in their professional career after graduation. She also gave greetings to the families of the graduating students who attended the ceremony. Opening and greeting them with touching words.
• A short video was shown about the development of the research production process of students at the college, and its remarkable growth, which contributed to the college's advancement in the “QS" classification for the second year in a row, advancing more than 150 places to occupy the 250-300 category on the global level, and fourth place among Arab countries, in addition to the academic and employment reputation enjoyed by the college. • His Excellency the President of the University, along with the Dean of the School of Medicine, presented shields and certificates of appreciation to the volunteer students in the Scientific Research Office, to the students who published the most research and cited the most, to the School members who supervised the most student research, to Dr. Omar Al-Shawabkeh from the local community for his generous support of the scientific day, Mrs Haifa Mahasneh Assistant Dean for Student Guidance , Dr Enas Al-Zayadneh Assistant Dean for Quality Affairs and Communications, Dean of the School of Medicine ,Professor Yaser Al-Rayyan The Dean of the School of Medicine, in turn, presented an honorary shield to His Excellency the President of the University as an expression of the School of Medicine's appreciation for the continuous support from His Excellency in the process of continuous development and improvement of the School of Medicine. Office of the Assistant Dean for students in Clinical years and Graduate Student Affairs – Office of Scientific Research Edited by: Office of Quality Affairs, Communication and International Classifications.
| | 5/12/2024 | 10/21/2024 | Event | | | | An academic meeting with students was held at the School of Medicine on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, as part of the career guidance program: Student's Mentorship Program. Titled: Preparing a Personal Statement Speaker : Dr. Amr Qadeimat, Adjunct Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the School of Medicine, and Consultant in Hematology, Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplantation at St. Jude Children's Cancer Research Hospital in the United States of America. During the meeting, Dr. Qadeimat provided a presentation on methods for preparing a personal statement for medical doctors, which doctors are required to provide at the stage of submitting applications for employment and medical specialization outside Jordan, especially in the United States. During the presentation, he presented several practical examples of various models of personal statements for doctors and discussed with the attending students a set of observations related to them. Dr. Amr also provided advice to the students about the interviews that medical doctors conduct when applying for residency posts, and answered a group of students' questions about the topics raised in the meeting. Holding this meeting comes within the efforts of the Student Guidance Committee and the Office of Quality and Communication Affairs to prepare students for the job market after graduation (Job readiness). The meeting was attended by a 100 students from different academic stages, as well as Dr. Fidaa Thikrallah, Assistant Dean for Student Affairs in the Clinical years and Graduates, and Dr. Enas Al-Zayadneh, Assistant Dean for Quality and Communication Affairs. This meeting was organized with participation of students from the Quality Assurance Committee at the School of Medicine, in cooperation with the Office of Quality and Communication Affairs and the Academic and Career Guidance Committee. Office for Quality Affairs and Communications, School of medicine
| | 5/4/2024 | 7/4/2024 | Event | | | | A group of students from the School of Medicine at the University of Jordan participated in the first conference of the school of Medicine at the Hashemite University under the title “Medical Education: Reality and the Future”, in the presence of Prof. Yaser Rayan, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, Prof. Asma Albasha, head of the department of obstatrics and gynecology, Dr. Maram Abdaljaleel, Assistant Dean for Student Affairs in the Basic Departments, and a number of other faculty members . The first conference of the School of Medicine at the Hashemite University discusses mechanisms for developing medical education and the importance of integrating technology, informatics, and artificial intelligence into medical education. An elite group of officials, decision-makers, speakers, and heads of a number of medical universities participated in the conference to identify the reality of medical education in Jordan and the challenges it faces, discuss medical education strategies, formulate study plans, and medical evaluation methods, in addition to the future of medical education in light of technological development and the artificial intelligence revolution. Assistant Dean for student’s Affairs in the basic departments office.
| | 4/27/2024 | 6/27/2024 | Event | | | | On Saturday, April 27, 2024,the School of Medicine held a voluntary medical day in Fakou health centre at Al- Karak Governorate south of Jordan . This free medical day was held under the guidance of the Deanship of the School of Medicine and the Office of Clinical Students and Graduates. The participants of the event included volunteers from the University of Jordan Hospital medical staff , and clinical year students at the School of Medicine. During the medical day, several clinics were provided covering various medical specialties, including internal medicine , general surgery, pediatrics, gynecology, and obstetrics. Free medicines were also dispensed to patients based on the recommendations of the treating doctors in the medical clinics during the medical day. It is worth noting that the medical supplies needed to complete the medical day were provided through contributions and donations by multiple community and student groups, including the Kuwaiti Community Association and a number of local pharmaceutical companies and hospitals. The director of Karak Health administration, the director of the health center, and a member of the municipal council in the district were at the forefront of welcoming participants in the event. The visitors and beneficiaries of this voluntary health event expressed their thanks and appreciation to the participants and supervisors. This event was organised and supervised by Dr. Fidaa Thekrallah , Assistant Dean for students in the clinical years and Graduate Affairs, Dr. Ayman Al-Qatawneh,Mrs. Haifa Mahasneh, Assistant Dean for Guidance, and a group of volunteer students. Maha Al-Jazi and Nancy Bani Hamad from the Office for Quality Affairs also participated in the event. The school administration, represented by the Dean, extends its thanks to all the doctors, volunteers and sponsors who contributed to the success of this medical day. Office for Clinical Students and Graduate Affairs *Edited by : Office for Quality Affairs and Communication
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