History
School of Medicine
The School of Medicine at Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences was established in 1986, marking the beginning of medical education at the university with the admission of its first cohort of 110 medical students. In 1987, the School became an independent academic unit and continued its educational activities as the first school of Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences.
Over the years, the School of Medicine has expanded its academic programs and educational capacities. In addition to the Doctor of Medicine (MD) program, the School currently offers postgraduate programs in several disciplines, including Master of Science (MSc) programs in Parasitology, Medical Microbiology, Human Genetics, Biochemistry, and Immunology. It also offers residency programs in Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Orthopedic Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology, General Surgery, and Anesthesiology.
The School has developed a comprehensive academic structure encompassing the offices of basic medical sciences education, general and clinical medical education, research, and administrative and financial affairs. More than 110 full-time faculty members are currently engaged in teaching, research, and academic activities across the basic and clinical medical sciences. The School of Medicine has also strengthened its research and educational infrastructure through the establishment of research centers in cellular and molecular research, medicinal plants, and biochemistry. Its academic facilities further include nine specialized laboratories and an anatomy dissection hall, providing essential resources for medical education and research.
Today, the School of Medicine continues to advance its educational and research missions by developing academic programs, strengthening its research capacity, and fostering an environment conducive to high-quality medical education, scientific inquiry, and innovation.
Faculty Identity
The mission, vision, values, and strategic objectives of the School of Medicine define its future direction and commitment to excellence in education, research, and healthcare.
Faculty Mission
To develop skilled, committed, and competent human resources; advance knowledge and technology through impactful research; provide high-quality health services; and ultimately improve the health and well-being of the community.
Faculty Vision
To be a leading, dynamic, and innovative medical faculty among peer institutions, committed to excellence in education and research, the development of human capital, the effective and responsible use of emerging technologies, and responsiveness to the health needs of the community by 2028.
Statement of Values
In pursuit of its mission and vision, the faculty is committed to the following core values:
- Equity and ethical conduct.
- Respect for human dignity and recognition of the central role of human resources.
- Accountability, transparency, and social responsibility.
- Commitment to quality and stakeholder-centered services.
- Provision of comprehensive, inclusive, and innovative services.
- Continuous learning, innovation, and effective use of emerging technologies.
Strategic Goals
- To enhance the quantitative and qualitative dimensions of the faculty’s educational and research programs.
- To enhance the motivation, engagement, and capabilities of faculty members, staff, and students in educational, research, and administrative activities.
- To develop and promote the practical application of artificial intelligence to advance education, research, and health services.
Specific Objectives
- To develop and optimize educational facilities and learning spaces.
- To expand and upgrade the Faculty’s educational facilities, equipment, and resources.
- To develop and strengthen the Faculty’s information technology infrastructure.
- To develop and optimize the internationalization of education.
- To establish and expand new specialty and subspecialty programs based on the Faculty’s academic capacities and capabilities.
- To enhance the quality and structure of the Faculty’s academic workforce in line with peer medical schools.
- To strengthen and facilitate the implementation of applied, problem-oriented, and product-oriented theses.
- To enhance the competencies of faculty members in various areas of basic and clinical medical education.
- To develop and enhance the Faculty’s educational programs.
- To reform and enhance assessment and examination systems.
- To develop and improve the Faculty’s curriculum planning and development processes.
- To promote and enhance research in education and the scholarship of teaching and learning.
- To develop the infrastructure required for the effective application of artificial intelligence across various areas of medical sciences, including education, research, and healthcare.