Yasuj University of Medical Sciences (YUMS) (
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: دانشگاه علوم پزشکی یاسوج, ''Danushgah-e 'lum-e Pezeshki-ye Yasuj'') is one of the State Universities of Iran under the supervision of the
Ministry of Health and Medical Education
The Ministry of Health and Medical Education (MOHME) has executive responsibility for health and medical education within the Iranian government. The MOHME comprises five departments headed by deputy ministers:
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Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad province, Iran.
The University has about 177 faculty members and approximately 2,000 students. The University accepts students in medicine, dentistry, paramedical, nursing, midwifery, and healthcare majors, at undergraduate and graduate levels. Admissions are decided by scores earned on an annual national examination.
History
Yasuj University of Medical Sciences (YUMS) was established as a college in 1990 with the goal of becoming a regional organization for treatment in Kohgiluyeh and Boyer Ahmad. It first enrolled medical students in 1995 from the national entrance examination. In September 1995, after three years as an Institute, the organization was promoted to Yasuj University of Medical Sciences.
Campus
The campus is composed of the University Management Complex, the School of Public Health and the New University Campus. The New University Campus is located near Imam Sajjad Educational Hospital and includes the School of Medicine, the School of Nursing and Midwifery, the School of Paramedicine, and the School of Dentistry. The sports gym, University mosque, and girls' dormitories are also located near the central campus.
Schools
School of MedicineSchool of DentistrySchool of Nursing and MidwiferySchool of HealthSchool of Paramedicine
Research centers
Medicinal Plant Research Center
The Medicinal Plant Research Center was the University's first Research Center and was approved in 2007. Dena peaks in the South zone is located in the Dena district. The Boyer Ahmad district is considered a natural museum of
medicinal plants
Medicinal plants, also called medicinal herbs, have been discovered and used in traditional medicine practices since prehistoric times. Plants synthesize hundreds of chemical compounds for various functions, including defense and protection ag ...
. Diversity in this region is unparalleled and Iran's unique genetic resources help support this center. The center examines the advantages, disadvantages, and properties of medicinal plants for the treatment and preparation of cosmetics and health.
Social Determinants of Health Research Center
The Social Determinants of Health Research Center was established in the Department of Health in February 2011. Its purpose is to investigate the social determinants of health and basic needs.
Molecular Cellular Research Center
The Cellular-Molecular Research Center is an academic research center. Established in 2010, the center serves as a framework for both professor and graduate student research projects in medicine and other fields.
The center's laboratory facilities are specialized for the implementation and promotion of research projects in the fields of cellular and molecular biology.
Provincial Health Networks
1.
Dena Health Network
2.
Bahmaee Health Network
3.
Boyer-Ahmad Health Network
4.
Kohgiluyeh Health Network
5.
Gachsaran Health Network
6.
Basht Health Network
7.
Choram Health Network
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References
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Medical schools in Iran
Universities in Iran