List of medical schools in Afghanistan
Medical Education in Afghanistan[edit | edit source]
Medical education in Afghanistan has a rich history, with institutions that have provided training to healthcare professionals for many years. Over time, these institutions have faced challenges due to political instability and conflict in the region but have shown resilience by continuing to produce medical professionals serving both within Afghanistan and abroad.
Historical Background[edit | edit source]
Medical education in Afghanistan began in the early 20th century, with the establishment of Kabul Medical University[1]. Over the decades, the country saw the inception of several other institutions dedicated to medical education.
List of Popular Medical Schools[edit | edit source]
- Kabul Medical University - Founded in 1932, it is the oldest medical institution in the country[1].
- Nangarhar University Medical Faculty - Located in Jalalabad, this faculty is one of the primary centers of medical education in the eastern part of Afghanistan[2].
- Kandahar University Faculty of Medicine - An essential institution for the southern region, established in the early 21st century[3].
- Balkh University Faculty of Medicine - Located in Mazar-e-Sharif, it caters to the northern regions of Afghanistan[4].
Curriculum and Training[edit | edit source]
Medical education in Afghanistan generally follows a six-year program leading to the degree of "Doctor of Medicine". The curriculum integrates:
- Basic sciences including anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry.
- Clinical sciences with rotations in specialties such as surgery, medicine, pediatrics, and obstetrics.
- Community medicine, which places emphasis on public health and preventive medicine.
Following graduation, a mandatory internship period is usually required, offering hands-on clinical experience in various medical and surgical departments.
Challenges and Future Prospects[edit | edit source]
The medical education system in Afghanistan has faced numerous challenges, including limited resources, political instability, and security concerns[5]. However, with international collaborations and a focus on improving the infrastructure, there's hope for a brighter future for medical education in the country.
Several organizations, both local and international, are working on projects aimed at enhancing the quality of medical education and training in Afghanistan. They aim to bridge gaps, introduce modern curricula, and improve teaching methodologies.
Comprehensive list of medical schools in Afghanistan[edit | edit source]
City | Medical School | Listed on WDOMS.org? | Wikipedia page | Accrediting agency | Medical School |
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Kandahar | Malalay Institute of Higher Education | Yes | Malalay Institute of Higher Education | National Commission on Quality Assurance and Accreditation (NCQAA) / Ministry of Higher Education | Malalay Institute of Higher Education |
Mazar-i-Sharif | Mawlana Jalaluddin Mohammad Balkhi University Faculty of Medicine | Yes | Mawlana Jalaluddin Mohammad Balkhi University Faculty of Medicine | National Commission on Quality Assurance and Accreditation (NCQAA) / Ministry of Higher Education | Mawlana Jalaluddin Mohammad Balkhi University Faculty of Medicine |
Kabul | Mili Institute of Higher Education | Yes | Mili Institute of Higher Education | National Commission on Quality Assurance and Accreditation (NCQAA) / Ministry of Higher Education | Mili Institute of Higher Education |
Kandahar | Mirwais Neeka Institute of Higher Education | Yes | Mirwais Neeka Institute of Higher Education | National Commission on Quality Assurance and Accreditation (NCQAA) / Ministry of Higher Education | Mirwais Neeka Institute of Higher Education |
Ghazni | Muslim University Faculty of Medicine | Yes | Muslim University Faculty of Medicine | National Commission on Quality Assurance and Accreditation (NCQAA) / Ministry of Higher Education | Muslim University Faculty of Medicine |
Jalalabad | Nangarhar University Faculty of Medicine | Yes | Nangarhar University Faculty of Medicine | National Commission on Quality Assurance and Accreditation (NCQAA) / Ministry of Higher Education | Nangarhar University Faculty of Medicine |
Gardez | Paktia University Faculty of Medicine | Yes | Paktia University Faculty of Medicine | National Commission on Quality Assurance and Accreditation (NCQAA) / Ministry of Higher Education | Paktia University Faculty of Medicine |
Mazar-i-Sharif | Rahnaward Institute of Higher Education Faculty of Medicine | Yes | Rahnaward Institute of Higher Education Faculty of Medicine | National Commission on Quality Assurance and Accreditation (NCQAA) / Ministry of Higher Education | Rahnaward Institute of Higher Education Faculty of Medicine |
Jalalabad | Rokhan Institute of Higher Education Faculty of Medicine | Yes | Rokhan Institute of Higher Education Faculty of Medicine | National Commission on Quality Assurance and Accreditation (NCQAA) / Ministry of Higher Education | Rokhan Institute of Higher Education Faculty of Medicine |
Khost | Shaikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan University Faculty of Medicine | Yes | Shaikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan University Faculty of Medicine | National Commission on Quality Assurance and Accreditation (NCQAA) / Ministry of Higher Education | Shaikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan University Faculty of Medicine |
Kabul | Spinghar Institute of Higher Education, Kabul | Yes | Spinghar Institute of Higher Education, Kabul | National Commission on Quality Assurance and Accreditation (NCQAA) / Ministry of Higher Education | Spinghar Institute of Higher Education, Kabul |
Jalalabad | Spinghar Institute of Higher Education, Nangarhar | Yes | Spinghar Institute of Higher Education, Nangarhar | National Commission on Quality Assurance and Accreditation (NCQAA) / Ministry of Higher Education | Spinghar Institute of Higher Education, Nangarhar |
Mazar-i-Sharif | Taj Institute of Higher Education Faculty of Medicine | Yes | Taj Institute of Higher Education Faculty of Medicine | National Commission on Quality Assurance and Accreditation (NCQAA) / Ministry of Higher Education | Taj Institute of Higher Education Faculty of Medicine |
Helmand | Wadi Helmand Institute of Higher Education Faculty of Medicine | Yes | Wadi Helmand Institute of Higher Education Faculty of Medicine | National Commission on Quality Assurance and Accreditation (NCQAA) / Ministry of Higher Education | Wadi Helmand Institute of Higher Education Faculty of Medicine |
Kabul | Zawul Institute of Higher Education Faculty of Medicine | Yes | Zawul Institute of Higher Education Faculty of Medicine | National Commission on Quality Assurance and Accreditation (NCQAA) / Ministry of Higher Education | Zawul Institute of Higher Education Faculty of Medicine |
See Also[edit | edit source]
- Healthcare in Afghanistan
- List of universities in Afghanistan
- Medical education
- List of hospitals in Afghanistan
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "History of Kabul Medical University." Kabul Medical University. KMU Website
- ↑ "Nangarhar University Overview." Nangarhar University. NU Website
- ↑ "Kandahar University at a glance." Kandahar University. KU Website
- ↑ "About Balkh University." Balkh University. BU Website
- ↑ Kohistani, S.N., & Abdulwadood, M. "Challenges in Medical Education in Afghanistan." Journal of Medical Education and Curricular Development, 2018.
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