In the name of God,
the Most Gracious,
the Most Merciful
Islamic Azad University
Medical Sciences Division
March 2014
Human beings are members of a whole,
In creation of one essence and soul,
If one member is afflicted with pain,
Other members uneasy will remain,
If you have no sympathy for human pain,
The name of human you cannot retain.
Islamic Azad University
Medical Sciences Division
March 2014
Booklet: Medical Sciences Division, Islamic Azad University
Editors: Dr. Ataallah Pourabbasi, Zahra Kheiri
Executive Manager: Dr. Kobra Joudaki
Executive Secretary: Kamelia Davoodzadeh
Translators: Niloufar Dokhdaar, Firouzeh Hajipour
Art Manager: Mansour Baladzadeh
Graphics: Tarahan Aftab Group
Address: 7th floor, 2nd block, Medical Sciences Division,
Islamic Azad University, Poonak Sq., Tehran, Iran
Tel/ Fax: +98(0)21 44862222 / +98(0)21 44865555
Website: http://www.med.iau.ir
E-mail: officeg@iau.ac.ir
Contents
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A message from the Chancellor
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An Introduction from Head of Medical Policy Council
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About Iran
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History of Medicine in Iran
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Islamic Azad University
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IAU Medical Sciences Division
1. Education at IAU Medical Sciences Division
2.
Research at IAU Medical Sciences Division
3. Health Services at IAU Medical Sciences Division
4.Internationalization
4.1.
International Branches
4.2.Agreements
4.3.
Membership of International Associations
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Activities of IAU Medical Sciences
IAU Facilities
Sports Facilities
Student Residences
Islamic Azad University Campuses
Educational Workshops
Career Services & Alumni Support
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Horizons of IAU Medical Sciences
A message
from the Chancellor
Welcome to the Islamic Azad University (IAU), one of the most important achievements of the Islamic Revolution in the field of higher education.
As the third world›s largest University with its 600 schools, 1,350,000 students,
11 Hospitals with 1,421 active beds, 400 academic branches, 34,000 academic
members and 2,400,000 graduates, IAU plays a key role in developing Iranian
knowledge and culture.
The University has the mission is to expand complementary education especially
at postgraduate level to meet medical manpower needs of the Country, ameliorate
research opportunities, produce knowledge and technology, increase scientific
publications, and expand its scientific ties with accredited scientific institutions
of the world.
It is extremely difficult to measure the impacts of medical education and research
on our lives. We all know that universities produce knowledge and that knowledge
is beyond boundaries. We have realized that in medical knowledge, we have to expand our horizons in order to be insured that our education will meet global standards. In this context, the Medical Sciences Section and Medical Policy Council
have been established in order to coordinate and supervise all medical branches,
medical schools, hospitals and research centers of IAU.
I hope that the Medical Sciences Section will act as a supreme body to organize all
medical subdivisions of IAU and to acquaint the medical students and staff with
the potentials, assets, and capacities of the University.
Hamid Mirzadeh, MD
IAU Chancellor
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Islamic Azad University is one the most crucial achievements of the Islamic Revolution and covers 60% of higher education in different fields of sciences and more
than 40% in medical education.
Regarding the fast growing demand in medical fields for greater internationalization,
more qualitative and effective training programs with multi-professional elements are
planned to initialize a revolutionary approach in training tomorrow›s health experts
with the use of the national roadmap for education, research and Health services.
The Medical Policy Council of Islamic Azad University has been established in order
to coordinate all medical branches, medical schools, hospitals and research centers
of the University. The IAU Medical Sciences supervises 86 branches in the medical
domain, 1798 faculty members, about 61000 students at various levels of medicine, 51
majors at different levels, 1500 active beds in 11 hospitals in the country, 3000 beds in
19 under construction hospitals, 13 journals in the medical domain and H-index of 26.
The Medical Policy Council aims to boost medical education qualitatively and qualitatively, to enhance the medical research projects, to build virtual research centers,
to establish research promotion centers in hospitals, to promote scientific collaboration between Iranian and international universities, to boost exchange between Iranian and world scholars, to design joint degree programs through collaboration with
other universities, to attract students from all over the world in all levels of medical
studies and to improve hospital performance in delivering health care services.
Any offer of assistance, partnership, or collaboration which could assist us to achieve
our goals is warmly welcomed. In the end, I wish to express our sincere willingness to
provide service to research centers, universities, and organizations with similar interests all around the world, and, specifically, the countries in the region.
Bagher Larijani, MD
Head of Medical Policy Council of Islamic Azad University
Islamic Azad University
Medical Sciences Division
An Introduction
from Head of
Medical Policy Council
Iran
Iran is rich in culture and history, with a fascinating landscape. Studying at Islamic
Azad University (IAU) in Iran and specifically in Tehran does not only give you
the opportunity to learn a field of medical sciences but will also introduce you to
the culture and traditions of the Iranian people.
History of Medicine in Iran
1849
Establishment of Dar-ol-Fonoon School as the First Modern College of Higher
Education in Iran
1851
Establishment of Dar ol-Fonoon Department of Medicine
1918
Establishment of the College of Medicine as a Separate Independent School under
the Supervision of the Ministry of Science
1934
Establishment of the University of Tehran , the School of Medicine and then the
Schools of Law, Political Sciences, Science, Engineering, and Theology
1982
Establishment of Islamic Azad University (IAU)
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After 198, the demand for Higher Education in post-revolutionary Iran increased
significantly, as a result, new institutions were opened and additional postgraduate
courses were added to the existing curriculum.
In 1982, Islamic Azad University (IAU) was founded as one of the main achievements of the Islamic Revolution by Ayatollah Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani on April
1982, according to Imam Khomeini›s slogan: «Higher Education for all». IAU
started its activities under the supervision of the Supreme Council of Cultural Revolution (SCCR) which is a supreme body over the Ministry of Science, Research
and Technology. Four months later, Ayatollah Hashemi Rafsanjani was appointed
as the president of the Supreme Council of the University, and Dr. Abdullah Jassbi
was appointed as the Chancellor of the IAU.
The University›s activities quickly expanded throughout the country, so that today
thousands of students are enrolling in different levels and various fields. The certificates issued by this university are signed by the Ministry of Science and Higher
Education. The University admits students through the National Wide Entrance
Examination held by the National (Iranian) Organization of Educational Testing.
As the third biggest University of the world, IAU offers a wealth of facilities,
full time & part time courses with the highest education quality. Studying at the
university, hanging out with other classmates, meeting new professors and conducting research never take place in a vacuum. From food to arts, from history to
geography, from literature to pure sciences, one can never be isolated. Studying in
a different University is a mosaic of all these fascinating factors.
IAU covers 60% of higher education in different fields of sciences and more than
40% in medical education with its 600 schools, 1,350,000 students, 11 Hospitals with 1,421 active beds, 400 academic Branches, 34,000 academic members,
2,400,000 graduates. The University offers fulltime and part-time courses with the
highest quality of education. The courses are designed to be directly relevant to
industry, commerce, and business in various sectors and fields. A special characteristic of the IAU is our ability to meet the needs of not only of Iranian students,
but also of students from around the world. Students can be sure of a challenging
and fulfilling study experience.
Islamic Azad University
Medical Sciences Division
Islamic Azad University
IAU Medical Sciences
Division
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Islamic Azad University
Medical Sciences Division
In 2013, the Chancellor of Islamic Azad University, Dr. Hamid Mirzadeh has appointed Dr. Bagher Larijani, the well-known professor of Endocrinology & Internal Medicine of Tehran University of Medical Sciences, as the Acting Chancellor
of IAU Medical Sciences Division and the Head Medical Policy Council of Islamic Azad University in order to supervise all medical branches, medical schools,
hospitals and research centers of the University.
Medical Policy Council is to follow the Comprehensive Health Road Map of the
Islamic Republic of Iran which is a fundamental plan for macro programming
of health system. This Road map includes publishing 20,000 medical indexed
articles, registering 280 health system patents annually, training 20000 medical
researchers, recruiting at least 850 graduated researchers in medical universities
(M.Sc. & PhD), activating 700 research centers, 90 research institutes, allocating
one-third of general research funding to health system and one-third of higher
education budget to develop higher education in medical sciences.
IAU Medical Sciences is an organized model of multi professional medical education, research and health services, having the health of the community at its center,
introducing innovation in education and translating researches from the labs to the
patient with the aim of improving the public health.
The Schools, Institutes, and Research Centers differentiate themselves as a leading
hub in medical education, research and service nationally, regionally and internationally. They integrate the full spectrum of medical education, training, research,
and healthcare services under one organization with the same premises. IAU Medical Sciences is supported by a network of strategic alliances with international
leading organizations, universities, institutes, centers, and industrial partnerships.
IAU Medical Sciences Division includes five centers:
• Medical Education Development Center: responsible for the regulations of medical education and developing the vision of the University in the relevant fields.
• Medical Research & Technology Development Center: responsible for coordinating the research affairs and completing the research cycle.
• Management Development & Health Resources Center: responsible for identifying and supplying the resources needed for actualizing IAU Medical Sciences
aims in the medical field.
• Health Services Development Center: responsible for providing the clinical field
of education and improving the quality of health care units.
• International Relations Development Center: responsible for promoting the development of international relations and boosting IAU international ranking.
Medical Sciences at IAU Today
86 branches in medical sciences
1798 faculty members
About 61000 Students at different levels
51 majors in different levels
1500 active beds in 11 hospitals in the country
Setting 3000 beds in 19 under construction hospitals
13 journals in medical domain
26 H-index
1.Education at IAU Medical Sciences Division
Since developed countries have a greater share in higher education and graduate studies, Iranian National Rules in Medical Education aim to reform medical
education via increasing the role of the private sectors, giving authorities to the
universities and research centers, collaborating with international organizations
and institutions, involving private institutes› potentials to expand scientific and
educational ties, establishing a headquarter to boost scientific, research and educational programs in the region.
Current Status of Education at IAU
Throughout Iran, 86 branches of Islamic Azad University are responsible for
Medical Education
Fields of Study
University Branches for Medicine
University Branches for Dentistry
University Branches for Pharmacy
University Branches for Nursing, Midwifery and Para-medical discipline
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No.
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Current Students of Medical Sciences
Level
Total No.
Associate Degree
2783
Bachelor
48240
Master of Sciences
846
Professional Doctorate
8389
Specialized Dentistry
200
Total No. of Students
60942
51 Medical Curriculums at IAU
Level
Dentistry Residency
PHD
No.
10
4
Pharmaceutical Sciences
Professional Doctorate
Master of Science
Bachelor
Technician
18
3
4
10
5
Islamic Azad University
Medical Sciences Division
Current Faculty Members of Medical Sciences
Rank
Full time Part time NO.
Full Professor
23
12
35
Associate Professor
46
11
57
Assistant Professor
614
150
764
Instructor
904
38
942
Total
1587
211
1798
2.Research at IAU Medical Sciences Division
Research and experimental development includes creative work undertaken on a
systematic basis in order to increase the stock of knowledge. Research in Medical
Sciences field is an essential and inherent part in Medical Sciences education.
IAU Medical Sciences Division touches the importance of research, since research
findings provide a rich environment for teaching and developing the quality of the
education.
Six Top Universities in Iran
University Name
1
Islamic Azad University
2
University of Tehran
3
Tehran University of Medical Sciences
4
Sharif University of Technology
5
Amirkabir University of Technology
6
Tarbiat Modares University
No. of Papers
33514
25470
19870
15594
13404
12859
2.2. IAU Citations in Medical Sciences (provided by Web of Science)
The number of published articles: 4123
Total number of citations: 7386
Average citation per paper: 1.79
H-Index: 26
3. Health Services at IAU Medical Sciences Division
Medical Policy Council of Islamic Azad University plans to improve hospital performance through policies to promote the quality of health care services by defining general & special goals, analyzing rules and regulations of physical, financial,
human resources› status of Health Services at IAU.
Health Road Map is a macro policy national rule in the Health Care System which
should be considered as a national rule in all programs and services with the purpose of integrating comprehensive health care provision, targeting qualitative and
quantitative development of medical education, creating and strengthening the
cultural, legal, economic, social, political, scientific and security infrastructure to
produce health care equipments.
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IAU possess 1500 active beds in 11 hospitals in the country
Hospital
Bou-Ali
Amir-al-momenin
Javaheri
22 Bahman
Ariya
Shah Vali
Khatam-ol-Anbiya
Najaf Abad
Katalom
Zakariya
1421
Beds
420
220
100
175
100
50
96
100
100
60
Islamic Azad University
Medical Sciences Division
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7
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9
10
11
Province
Tehran
Tehran
Tehran
Meshahd
Meshahd
Yazd
Shahrood
Isfahan
Tonekabon
Tabriz
Total
Setting 3000 beds in 19 under construction hospitals
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Province
Kohkiloyeh & Boyer Ahmad
North Khorasan
Isfahan
Golestan
Kermanshah
Kermanshah
Fars
Shahr kord
Semnan
Qom
Ardebil
Rude hen
Tabriz
Tehran
Karaj
Zahedan
City
Yasouj
Bojnourd
Najaf Abad
Gorgan
Kermanshah
Kermanshah (Sina Hospital)
Kazeroun
Shahr kord
Semnan
Qom
Ardebil
Rude hen
Tabriz (Imam Sajad Hospital)
Varamin
Karaj
Zahedan
Beds
60
96
200
96
640
120
96
64
96
100
96
96
300
96
96
96
17 Khuzestan
Dezfoul
64
18 Hormozgan
19 Tehran
Qeshm (Persian Gulf Hospital)
Farhikhtegan
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4.Internationalization
International cooperation has dramatically increased during the last decades due
to the rapid developments in scientific communication. The Universities produce
knowledge; that knowledge is inherently universal and thus transcends country
boundaries, and that therefore the very task of the institution makes it international.
4.1.International Branches
Branches Outside of the Country borders: Oxford, Dubai, Lebanon, Afghanistan,
Branches inside of Country borders: Anzali, Ayatollah Amoli, Jolfa, Khali-e-Fars,
Kish, Makou, Qeshm Island.
Dubai Branch
IAU-Dubai branch is located in the Knowledge Village.
This branch, after several years of experience in U.A.E., officially inaugurated its
activities to expand scientific-research programs in this complex in March 2004.
Dubai knowledge Village is located in the Dubai Technology and Media Free
Zone, which also includes Dubai Media City and Dubai Internet City.
Contact:
Address:Knowledge Village, Block4 – IAU P.O. Box: 502321, Dubai, U.A.E
Telephone: +9714 (4) 366 4692-4
Fax: +9714(4) 366 4697
E-mail: info@iau.ae
website:www.iau.ae
Lebanon Branch
The Islamic Azad University (IAU) – Lebanon branch officially started its activities in 1990.
The efforts made by the authorities of both countries, Iran and Lebanon, led into
setting up this international branch in Lebanon.
Contact
Address: ‫ اوتوستراد الشهید السید هادی نصراهلل‬-‫بیروت – تقاطع المشرفیه‬
Telephone/Fax: +9613730925 , +9611545625
E-mail: info@iau-lebanon.com
Website: www.iau-lebanon.com
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Afghanistan Branch
This University branch was launched on the basis of an MoU, dated 12th August,
2009. The MoU was signed between the Islamic Azad University and the Ministry
of Higher Education of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan.
4.2.Agreements
Islamic Azad University possesses 23 scientific and cultural agreements with the
world famous universities such as:
Pune University, India
Ottawa University, Canada
University of La Sapienza , Italy
University of Western Sydney Nepan, Australia
Uganda University, Uganda
International Association of Universities (IAU)
Eastern Mediterranean University, Cyprus
Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
4.3. Membership of International Associations
The Islamic Azad University (IAU) is a member of many international associations:
Federation of the Universities of the Islamic World (FUIW)
Association of Universities of Asia and the Pacific (AUAP)
Association of Southeast Asian Institutions of Higher Learning (ASAIHL)
International Association of Universities (IAU)
International Association of University Presidents (IAUP)
International Association of Technological University Libraries (IATUL)
Islamic Azad University
Medical Sciences Division
Contact:
Address: No. 4, Second Alley, Karteh St. Kabul
Telephone: 0797677689 - 0774788194
E-mail: info@iaukabul.ir
Website: www.iaukabul.ir
Activities of IAU
Medical Sciences Division
1.Medical Policy Council
Building an effective interaction with the Ministry of Health and Medical Education, the Medical Policy Council of the IAU acts the positive functions in promoting the objectivity and mission-orientation of the Islamic Azad University.
This Council primarily strives to develop the Comprehensive Health Road Map
of Islamic Azad University which will serve as a fundamental criterion for macro
programming of future decisions.
Establishing specialized Councils in the field of medical sciences can lead to very
strategic and effective outcomes:
Board of Recruitment: as the main institution providing required human
resources
Board of Expanding Medical Science: as the key entity which permits
commissioning new fields and new branches of the IAU, as well as research centers in the field of medical sciences.
Medical Education Council: as the main policy maker of Education.
Medical Research Council: as the main body in policy making and budget
allocation for Medical Researches.
Specialized Board of Farhikhtegan Hospital: responsible for supervising the
design and implementation of specialty and subspecialty medical training
2.Providing Health Care Services
Today, hospitals are the most crucial organizations to deliver the health care. The
Teaching Hospitals and Academic Medical Centers addresses the practical needs
of what have been already thought in the theory. Hospitals are the most important
fields in medical science, since their data can be used for research purposes.
Farhikhtegan Hospital
The hospital is built on 9 floors and 45 000 sq meter area. Different wards of
the hospital include gynecology , CCU, NICU, surgery , recovery , NSICU, infections, clinical services, emergency , heart diseases , physiotherapy, dialysis,
angiography, nuclear medicine, CT scan , dentistry , radiology etc. Various facilities are provided in this hospital such as administration unit, restaurant, mosque,
library, bank, conference hall with a capacity of 530 seats. The design of the hospital won the first award f the Construction Industry Design in the year 2010.
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The Head of Medical Policy Council has formed the Medical International Council which believes that International cooperation is one of the most important tasks
of the University since the nature of knowledge and science is without boundary.
International Council of IAU Medical Sciences is responsible to facilitate the University international interactions by considering the following objectives:
Establishing international collaborations
Exchange students and faculty members
Developing joint research projects
Providing the opportunities for international researchers to visit and learn about
the activities of IAU Medical Sciences
Signing agreements with the universities and academic centers in the field of
medical sciences throughout the world
Holding international congress, seminars, workshops,…
Medical International Council plans to provide necessary elements to develop the
results of the existing agreements with well-known research institutes and medical
centers.
4. International Meetings
In line with improving IAU ranking in the international arena, negotiating with
several national and overseas bodies and institution has been on agenda:
Negotiating with International Neuroscience Institute (INI) headed by Professor
Majid Samii, the meetings lead to sign an educational MoU.
Negotiating with University of Graz, Austria in order to initiate educational
collaboration.
Meeting with a delegation of Kocaeli University of Turkey to strengthen the
academic ties.
Islamic Azad University
Medical Sciences Division
3.Medical International Council
IAU Facilities
1. Sports Facilities
The branches of the Islamic Azad University possess excellent, world-class sports
facilities. The total area of existing sports facilities is above 1,000,000 m². A further 266,425 m² of sports facilities is under construction and due to come into
use within the near future. Students have access to a total of 351,009 m² of grass
covered football (soccer) fields and over 11,000 m² of covered swimming pools.
2. Student Residences
The Islamic Azad University thrives on providing a safe environment for students
and their families. Most of our branches currently offer dormitory facilities, either
on properties owned by the Islamic Azad University or on properties we have rented
in order to provide dormitory facilities to our students. There is an office tasked
with ensuring constant and continuous supervision and offers necessary training to
relevant authorities in order to improve the quality of residences offered to students.
3. Islamic Azad University Campuses
The total area of buildings being utilized or under construction by the Islamic
Azad University is nearly 21 million square meters. In Iran, there are over 400
branches of the Islamic Azad University in operation. These campuses feature a
plethora of social, religious, sports and cultural facilities to cater to the needs of
students and teaching staff alike.
4. Educational Workshops
One of the responsibilities of the Deputy of Students Affairs is to hold national and
international multi-professional workshops in order to enhance the level of studen›s knowledge. Amongst the other diversified programs mentioned earlier, the
Deputy of Students Affairs conducts educational courses in various fields. With
this purpose, recently, the Medical Research & Technology Development Center
hosted a two-day international workshop on Scientific Writing.
5. Career Services & Alumni Support
The Islamic Azad University has a series of initiatives in place to support students after
they graduate, including career services and alumni associations. One of the most important features of the Islamic Azad University’s alumni support is the Alumni Corporate Centers. These centers are tasked with supporting new ideas, entrepreneurship and
commercialization of research. The Islamic Azad University has allocated funding and
grants for research proposals requested from both within and outside the university.
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Horizons of IAU
Medical Sciences Division
Research
Human Resources in Medical Research
- Empowering of faculty members and staff
- Holding workshops for faculty members and professionals at various levels
- Running short courses for Medical students
- Encouraging faculty members to participate in MPH research courses
Promotion of Medical Research
- Establishment of Research Promotion Centers in Hospitals, since hospitals are
the most important fields in medical science as their data can be used for research
purposes.
- Installing R&D centers in hospitals are successful models by assembling the
needed resources
Strategies to Develop the Medical Research Centers
- Establishment of joint centers in collaboration with other public/private research
centers
Building virtual research centers
Scientific Medical Publications
- Promoting the quality of journals
- Publishing journals in form AU-MS Series
Medical Student Research
- Promoting the knowledge and skills in research methodology
- Providing consultations in the development of research centers
- Improving the quality of thesis particularly in the postgraduates levels
Islamic Azad University
Medical Sciences Division
Education
Development of interdisciplinary fields
Expansion of Virtual Learning
Make comprehensive policies in the field of medical science
Expansion of Higher Education through postgraduate curriculum
A Roadmap should be based on the national rules of health system
A Road map for the quantitative and qualitative development of medical science
Health Care Services
Improving hospital performance through policies to promote the quality of
health care services
Establishing Management Information System: a system to organize the hospital information: Demonstrating diagrams and comprehensive images, the hospital
Dashboard Model provides easy access to up-to-date information about how the
a hospital is performing
Executing Clinical Governance, maintain and improve the quality of patient
care
Improving the quality of Emergencies: delivering the high-qualified and safe
emergency services are among the patients› rights.
Considering Medical Ethics in Healthcare: as the system of moral principles
that apply values and judgments to the practice of medicine should be respected in
all process of health care services.
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Islamic Azad University
Medical Sciences Division
Board of Directors of IAU
Medical Sciences Division
Professor Bagher Larijani
Head of Medical Policy Council of
Islamic Azad University
Dr. Alireza Mesdaghinia
Medical Vice-chancellor of
Islamic Azad University
Dr. Shafigheh Rahideh
Head of Medical Equipment of
Islamic Azad University
Dr. Kobra Joodaki
Administrative Advisor of the Head of
Medical Policy Council
Dr. Seyed Ali Abtahi
Director of Health Services Development Center of
Islamic Azad University
Dr. Gebraeil Saraji
Director of Medical Educational Development
Center of Islamic Azad University
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Dr. Seyed Nasser Ostad
Director of Medical Research & Technology
Development Center of Islamic Azad University
Dr. Mahmood Pourjalali
Administrative & Financial Advisor of Head of
Medical Policy Council
Dr. Seyyed Hamid Jamaledini
Advisor of the Head of
Medical Policy Council
Dr. Seyyed Mahmoud Tabatabyi
Head of Board of Trustees of
Farhikhtegan Hospital
Dr. Mohammad Hossein Malek Madani
Chef of
Farhikhtegan Hospital
Islamic Azad University
Medical Sciences Division
Dr. Ataallah Pourabbasi
Secretariat of
Medical Policy Council
Dr. Iraj Fazel
Member of Specialized Board of
Farhikhtegan Hospital
Prof. Majid Samii
Member of Specialized Board of
Farhikhtegan Hospital
Dr. Ali Akbar Velayati
Member of Specialized Board of
Farhikhtegan Hospital
Dr. Seyyed Jamaleddin Sajadi
Member of Specialized Board of
Farhikhtegan Hospital
Dr. Seyyed Amir Mohsen Ziyayi
Member of Specialized Board of
Farhikhtegan Hospital
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