The Office of the Vice-Chancellor for International Affairs at Hamedan University of Medical Sciences has announced the achievement of a key and impactful success in enhancing the university's global standing: the official registration of the MBBS program title in the directory of the international body ECFMG (Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates), which is a decisive step in increasing international credibility and facilitating the professional path for this university's graduates.

According to the Public Relations report of the Office of the Vice-Chancellor for International Affairs, Dr. Abedin Hosseini Ahangari, the Vice-Chancellor for International Affairs, announcing this valuable achievement, stated: "This success is the result of a chain of continuous efforts, targeted follow-ups, and meticulous planning over the past several years. The process of obtaining this international approval included preparing and submitting comprehensive structural and educational documents and undergoing multiple evaluation stages, which ultimately led to the official confirmation by this prestigious global institution."

Dr. Hosseini Ahangari, referring to the strategic nature of this event, added: "Enhancing the quality of education, expanding the scope of transnational collaborations, and elevating the name of Hamedan University of Medical Sciences in international scientific forums have been among the main concerns of the Office of the Vice-Chancellor for International Affairs. The registration of this program in the ECFMG directory signifies the confirmation of the compliance of the university's educational system, clinical course structure, and evaluation standards with the world's contemporary criteria in the field of medical sciences, placing the university among the leading institutions in the country in this regard."

The Vice-Chancellor for International Affairs further introduced the standing of the ECFMG body and noted: "This international body, which has been active since 1956, is recognized as one of the most reputable authorities for quality assurance in medical education worldwide. ECFMG, through its strategic interaction with prominent institutions such as FAIMER and the Intealth group, plays a pivotal role in setting educational standards, validating curricula, and facilitating the movement of specialized human resources in international health systems."

Elaborating on the practical dimensions of this event, he stated: "The inclusion of the university's MBBS program in this directory signifies the recognition of the quality of medical education at Hamedan from this body's perspective and directly paves the way for medical graduates of the university to obtain the prestigious ECFMG certificate. This certificate, considered a gold standard for evaluating the competencies of international physicians, is a primary prerequisite for entering advanced specialty training programs (GME) in the United States and enables graduates to continue their professional path towards obtaining a full medical license."

Dr. Hosseini Ahangari, enumerating the major advantages of this success, expressed: "Significant enhancement of the university's international brand, increasing influential indicators in global ranking systems, creating a dual attraction for admitting international students in the general medicine program, providing a secure platform for developing scientific, research, and technological collaborations with prestigious academic centers, and also facilitating regulated and targeted scientific migration for graduates, are among the most important strategic achievements of this action."

At the end, the Vice-Chancellor for International Affairs, emphasizing the collaborative approach to this success, stated: "Achieving this international standing is indebted to the synergy and effective cooperation among various departments of the university, including the International Relations Development Office, Accreditation and International Ranking Offices, and the educational, research, and student affairs areas, which has come to fruition with the continuous support and strategic vision of the university's top management. This success will be a beginning for the faster-paced path of Hamedan University of Medical Sciences in the global scientific arenas."