International Accreditation Network of Hamadan University of Medical Sciences

Introduction

To create unified procedures, inter-sectoral synergy, and transformation in processes related to quality control and international accreditation programs, the International Accreditation Network of Hamadan University of Medical Sciences has been established. This network has three main levels.

Level 1: International Accreditation Council of the University

Members

University Chancellor (Council Chair) or their representative
Vice Chancellor for International Affairs (Council Secretary)
Vice Chancellor for Research and Technology
Vice Chancellor for Education
Vice Chancellor for Management and Resource Development
Vice Chancellor for Student and Cultural Affairs
Director of International Ranking and Accreditation
Three to five faculty members nominated by the Vice Chancellor for International Affairs

Council Duties

Approving programs to identify and introduce the university's educational, research, and health service capabilities
Developing and approving programs to enhance university performance based on international rankings
Selecting and approving valid international ranking and accreditation systems
Policy-making and goal-setting for continuous monitoring of university academic performance
Collaborating in developing international interactions in educational, research, and health service domains
Policy-making for internationalization of faculties and research centers activities

Level 2: International Accreditation Secretariat

Secretariat Duties

Studying and researching quality control and international accreditation processes
Identifying quality control and accreditation systems worldwide
Identifying international accreditation networks and organizations
Empowering staff in quality control and international accreditation
Designing operational plans for quality control and international accreditation
Monitoring, supervising, and preparing quality and accreditation performance reports
Providing continuous improvement solutions for university quality control

Level 3: Liaisons of Vice Chancellorships and Faculties

Duties of Vice Chancellorship Liaisons

Collaborating and coordinating with the International Accreditation Secretariat
Identifying international accreditation standards in the responsible unit
Implementing international accreditation processes in the relevant domain
Conducting self-assessment and data collection
Performing quantitative and qualitative analysis and data analysis
Developing continuous improvement and standardization programs
Communicating with accreditation liaisons in faculties

Duties of Faculty Liaisons

Implementing and operationalizing international accreditation programs in the faculty
Maintaining continuous communication with relevant vice chancellorships
Monitoring the implementation of improvement programs at faculty level
Submitting periodic reports to the Accreditation Secretariat
Collaborating in collecting accreditation evidence and documentation