Universities & Programs
Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Health Information Management, Medicine
Program Description
Health information management was initially introduced in the United States in 1990s. Gradually, various universities started to admit students to their PhD programs when many other academic courses and curriculums were being created. Health information management is in close relationship with health information technology (HIT), and many universities in England, Australia, and Canada are admitting students to their PhD programs. In Iran, this program was initially approved by the relevant authorities in 1998 when a number of universities started to admit students to their program.
Definition
Health information management is a profession with many university graduates who are able to identify different parts of a health system, collect and analyze health data, make high quality information accessible using electronic methods, and manage health information while they strictly observe patient rights and the confidentiality of patient information.
Objectives:
- Improving performance and quality of health information management in the country
- Administering health information management scientifically and systematically using information and communication technologies
| Field | Medicine |
| Edu. Language | English |
| Edu. Degree | Ph.D. |
| Edu. Type | Public |
| Edu. Modality | Full-time, In person |
| Edu. Scholarship | NA |
| Edu. Exchange | NA |
Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Health Policy, Medicine
Program Description:
This PhD Program is designed to provide opportunity for students to learn fundamental skills in the core areas of health systems including healthcare management, policy and economics with a specific focus on health policy including scientific and systematic analysis of policies affecting healthcare and population health. The program is specifically designed for those seeking a broader sense of knowledge and skills of health policy to improve health and healthcare in the community. It focuses on the behavior of individuals, healthcare providers, insurers, and other actors, states and local governments; and how their actions might affect health systems and medical care.
The primary objective of the course is to provide students with a thorough overview of selected topics in the field of health policy; and to acquaint graduate students with the current knowledge and work in the field of health policy with the ultimate aim of preparing them for serious research in health policy.
Objectives:
Expected Competencies at the End of the Program
General Competencies*
Specific Competencies and Skills
At the end of the program learners will be competent in:
- understanding and describing health systems goals and functions
- diagnosing and investigating healthcare problems and solutions
- performing analytical assessment of healthcare and health systems
- informing, educating and empowering people about healthcare problems and solutions
- mobilizing community partnerships to identify and solve healthcare problems
- developing policies and plans that support healthcare
- evaluating effectiveness, accessibility and quality of health services
- designing and developing research projects to add insights and find innovative solutions to health problems
- applying the evidence base for the development and management of policies, strategies and plans of action in healthcare
- choosing policy options, as well as cost-effective and evidence-based intervention methods in healthcare
- designing, developing, implementing and evaluating national and local strategies in healthcare
- putting strategies into practice in the national and local plans of actions
- understanding how to strengthen healthcare systems to effectively implement strategies and action plans
- understanding how to strengthen and reorient healthcare services for effective prevention, control and management of diseases, and how to measure accessibility to services
- understanding how to expand and improve the cooperation between various sectors
- making efforts to strengthen national capacity, leadership, and the interdepartmental and intersectoral approach to improve health and healthcare services
- demonstrating the importance of and the need for partnerships and interdepartmental cooperation for improvement of health and healthcare services
- financial planning and management
- Leadership and systems thinking
- policy development and program planning
- working as a professional in health system
| Field | Medicine |
| Edu. Language | English |
| Edu. Degree | Ph.D. |
| Edu. Type | Public |
| Edu. Modality | In person |
| Edu. Scholarship | NA |
| Edu. Exchange | NA |
Tehran University of Medical Sciences
History of Medical Sciences, Medicine
Program Description:
The Study of science development and the basic causes of its progress and regression in human societies has always been of great importance to scientists, particularly in the field of medical sciences. Iran with its ancient history has had a reputation to take interest in diverse sciences, including medical sciences which have almost been neglected in the last two centuries. Therefore, it is necessary thatresearchers who are involved in the field of Medical Science History review this worthwhile heritage. The aim of the program is to achieve the aforementioned goals in a wellorganizedand predefined manner.
Ph.D. in History of Medical Sciences is the highest post-graduate degree in this field in which the students will,after acquiring necessary comprehensive knowledge on medical history and other related subjects with an emphasis on medical history in Iran and Islam, review the progress, evolution and emergence of the field. Students also evaluate the pros and cons considering the time factor, pave the path ahead by utilizing this valuable historical heritage, play their critical role by transferring their findings to future generations, researchers and those who are involved in the health care of the society.The history of medical sciences has not been thought of yet as an exclusive subject except in few particular fields and is thought of under the name of Medical Ethics. Within the last few years, a new revolution has begun through vitalizing the medical sciences' heritage by introducing the courses on traditional medicine, traditional pharmaceutics and medical ethics. Establishment of the course History of Medical Sciences could be addressed as a complementary step towards the goals.
Objectives:
The main aim of the program is to study the medical heritage of mankind, developmental movements, and contribution of Iran and other Islamic societies to innovative actions to the past medical science and the effect on today's medicine. The mission of the program is to train groups of specialists in the field of medical science history, particularly in Islamic Civilization era, who are able to recognize ancient medical resources, to review them and fully contribute a collection of scientific references and data as well as research on interdisciplinary courses of different related levels.
| Field | Medicine |
| Edu. Language | English |
| Edu. Degree | Ph.D. |
| Edu. Type | Public |
| Edu. Modality | Full-time, In person |
| Edu. Scholarship | NA |
| Edu. Exchange | NA |
Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Laboratory Hematology and Transfusion Sciences, Medicine
Program Description:
Hematology and transfusion sciences are dynamic medical subjects in medical sciences. They are of paramount importance in the assessment of blood compatibility, production of plasma derived biologic components, cell-tissue engineering, cell therapy, transplantation, HLA banking, bone marrow, blood products, etc. Although Hematology and blood transfusion are considered as two subdivisions of the same discipline, they may develop into two separate disciplines in future. PhD of Hematology and Transfusion Sciences has two subdisciplines: Laboratory Hematology and Transfusion Sciences. In this program, students will get familiar with laboratory hematology and transfusion sciences skills and obtain the competence for education, research and laboratory diagnostic services in different health fields at national and international levels. The mission of the program is to train competent experts who can provide both educational and treatment services in different fields of medicine where and when necessary.
Objectives:
Expected Competencies at the End of the Program
General Competencies*
Specific Competencies and Skills
At the end of the program learners will be competent in the following skills:
- Diagnosing and interpreting peripheral blood and bone marrow slides
- Using and calibrating different types of equipment such as; Cell counters, Coagulometers, Flow cytometry, Aggregometers
- Carrying out flow cytometry panel based on probable diagnosis from morphology and their interpretations
- Performing tissue and stem cell culture
- Carrying out molecular tests related to the subjects such as, PCR, RT-PCR, FISH, Blotting, Gel electrophoresis and Karyotype.
- Evaluating and assessing blood transfusion, from donors to recipients.
| Field | Medicine |
| Edu. Language | English |
| Edu. Degree | Ph.D. |
| Edu. Type | Public |
| Edu. Modality | Full-time, In person |
| Edu. Scholarship | NA |
| Edu. Exchange | NA |
Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Medical Bacteriology, Natural Sciences
Program Description:
The Ph.D. in Medical bacteriology degree belongs to medical basic sciences and serves the national research schemes and academic educational programs. The main mission of the course is training committed, knowledgeable and competent people in medical bacteriology. Hopefully, this (with other medical basic sciences courses) will upgrade the individual skills of the food microbiology graduates who are employed in food industries, quality control laboratories, research centers and inspection units.
Objectives:
Graduates in this course will be able to take educational responsibilities, conduct research and provide expert and consulting services related to Bacteriology. In educational terms, graduates will contribute to teaching bacteriology to students of various fields according to the university’s needs. In research designing, they will implement and evaluate basic and applied research in various contexts of related fields. Furthermore, graduates will provide expert services for the laboratory diagnoses of bacteriology using standard and ingenious methods. In addition, they will provide consulting services with cooperation and consultation on controlling hospital infections.
| Field | Natural Sciences |
| Edu. Language | English |
| Edu. Degree | Ph.D. |
| Edu. Type | Public |
| Edu. Modality | Full-time, In person |
| Edu. Scholarship | NA |
| Edu. Exchange | NA |
Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Medical Biotechnology, Medicine
Program Description:
As a historical fact, man has always been interested in exploring new things, and is eager to unravel the dark sides of any phenomenon. Human beings owe a lot to brilliant research studies done by known past and present researchers such as Ibn-i-Sina, Zakariya-yi-Razi, Louis Pasteur, Thomas Edison etc. These researchers have done a lot to explore the dark sides of natural phenomena and have tried to explain natural rules to benefit the public. The discovery of fermentation (i.e. the conversion of sugar into alcohol in a vacuum) by Muhammad Ibn Zakariya-yi Razi and the detailed explanation of this phenomenon by Louis Pasteur is the starting point of biotechnology field.
Nowadays, biotechnology is expanded to every aspect of human life with the help of engineering and recruiting novel tools, and has emerged as a multidisciplinary field. Medical biotechnology, as part of biotechnology, assists medicine and pharmacy in many aspects, and has revolutionized the health system through the diagnosis and therapy of diseases, genetics and drug-body interactions. The countries which possess medical biotechnology industry could gain more wealth and power internationally. With the introduction of biotechnology into pharmacy, current drugs are more effective and efficient through application of cutting-edge technologies for pushing the field ahead. Although medical biotechnology has been recently introduced in Iran, advancement of the field requires expert staff and researchers. The main aim of establishment of the medical biotechnology field is training and educating the expert personnel to contribute to the improvement of different medical and health fields and to the development of the country. To this end PhD of Medical Biotechnology uses the knowledge and techniques obtained from bioscience, exploiting living organisms and cell-derived materials, to develop the products required for treatment, diagnosis and prevention of human diseases. As such, the program primarily intends to:
- supply the required expert personnel in biotechnology for the related research centers
- supply the required expert personnel for the production sector
- expand the technology in the country as the basis for the expansion of advanced sciences
Objectives:
Expected General and Specific Competencies at the End of the Program:
General Competencies*
Specific Competencies and Skills
At the end of the program learners will be competent in the following skills:
- Education
- Involvement in theoretical and practical education of biotechnology to medical biotechnology students and other related students
- Collaboration with health authorities in preparation of the related instructions
- Education of the host organization staff
- Research
- Designing, establishment and publication of the related research projects
- Assisting in designing and establishment of national and organizational research projects in collaboration with research centers and the health system
- Consultation
- Consultation with the production researchers in order to improve the production
- Consultation with treatment specialists
- Consultation with the health authorities in order to minimize patients’ costs
- Diagnosis
- Application of novel diagnostic methods for early detection of diseases
- Monitoring
- Monitoring production systems of biological products
- Production
- Contribution in designing and producing biological, diagnostic and disease preventive products
- Collaboration in development of facilities/equipment required in biotechnology industry
- Management
- Involvement in management of any organizational systems related to the field
- Collaboration with the health system authorities in policymaking activities of the field
| Field | Medicine |
| Edu. Language | English |
| Edu. Degree | Ph.D. |
| Edu. Type | Public |
| Edu. Modality | Full-time, In person |
| Edu. Scholarship | NA |
| Edu. Exchange | NA |
Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Medical Education, Medicine
Description:
One of the main concerns of medical universities in Iran is promoting the quality of medical education through applying concepts, findings and theories of educational sciences to different disciplines of medical sciences. The PhD of medical education provides such an opportunity. This program is recommended to all professionals who work in an educational health related setting and have a desire to foster their professional learning and enhance their prospective career. This major with a focus on teaching and training is suitable for those who wish to gain further skills and knowledge in the area of Medical Education.
The PhD of Medical Education is an interdisciplinary program whose main concern is development and application of educational concepts and theories in the field of medical sciences.
The aim of this program is to train graduates who will be able to utilize their knowledge, expertise and today technology in order to train prospective students in the field of medical education. In addition, capabilities such as implementing and doing applied research, theory development, and improving the quality of research and education by planning, evaluating, and leadership are important matters in this regard.
Our mission is to become the pioneer in the field of medical education in the region by training competent and enthusiastic students who have the required competencies to improve the level of education and health.
Specific Competencies and Skills
As a result of educational, scientific, and resource pressures, it is necessary to have experts in the field of medical education. The following core competency areas can be the focus of this course:
- Medical education expert
- Educational leader
- Curriculum designer
- Educational researcher
- Learner assessor
- Professional environment worker
- New instructional methods applier
Our graduates will be able to take 3 essential roles as:
I. Experts in education by:
- Designing the required training and providing the relevant people and institutes with it
- Planning intervention programs to promote the quality of medical education and health systems
- Evaluating programs during and after their implementation
- Planning and implementing methods and tools for evaluating learners, teachers as well as examinations
- Participating in faculty development programs regarding education and research
II. Experts in research by:
- Designing, leading, and implementing developmental research in medical education
- Designing needs assessment programs
- Doing purposive research activities in order to increase Iran's quota of knowledge production
III. Experts in counseling by:
- Providing educational managers with counseling services to enhance the educational system and revise the undergraduate and postgraduate curricula
- Designing, leading, and participating in necessary interventions for reform in medical education
| Field | Medicine |
| Edu. Language | English |
| Edu. Degree | Ph.D. |
| Edu. Type | Public |
| Edu. Modality | Full-time, In person |
| Edu. Scholarship | NA |
| Edu. Exchange | NA |
Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Medical Ethics, Medicine
Program Description:
The Ph.D. (Medical Ph.D.) program is a course in which students learn ethical principles based on their professional commitments and medical ethics in general and by regulating behavior and formulating the principles governing professional behavior, getting acquainted with present-day techniques that came from Medical Sciences. Medical ethics is a branch of normative ethics and has two theoretical and practical aspects. In the theoretical dimension, it explains the basic philosophical concepts and concepts of this science, explains the existing moral theories and its relationship or cultures, religions and customs of different societies. In the practical dimension, based on theoretical foundations, it discusses issues, problems, ethical issues in the field of medicine and health care, and provides a practical framework for ethical decision-making. The main mission of the Medical Ethics Department is to train and prepare specialists who, based on a comprehensive insight into the philosophical, jurisprudential and Islamic principles, as well as a comprehensive knowledge of the theories and attitudes of world-renowned scientists, can deal favorably. Decide on the ethical issues and problems that have arisen in the medical sciences, and during this course, the necessary scientific and practical skills in the field of counseling, education and research for the growth and flourishing of medical ethics in the country will be taught.
Definition
Medical Ethics is an interdisciplinary field and Ph.D. is an academic degree during which students get familiar with regulating behavior and formulating the principles governing the professional behavior of the medical sciences. Medical ethics has two theoretical and practical aspects. In the theoretical dimension, it explains the basic philosophical foundations and concepts of this science, explains the existing moral theories and its relationship with the cultures, religions and customs of different societies, and in the practical dimension, relying on the principles. In theoretical base, it discusses ethical issues, problems and issues in the field of medicine and health care and provides a practical framework for ethical decision making.
Objectives:
1) Familiarity with the basics of human rights and progressive Islamic jurisprudence
2) Teaching the principles and foundations of modern medical ethics and creating the ability to apply the issues in Islamic and Western culture
3) Helping the moral organization of the health system by eliminating ethical problems at different levels of this system that exist due to the lack of knowledgeable and familiar with the basics of medical ethics. 4) Training the necessary human resources for education, counseling and research in medical ethics.
| Field | Medicine |
| Edu. Language | English |
| Edu. Degree | Ph.D. |
| Edu. Type | Public |
| Edu. Modality | Full-time, In person |
| Edu. Scholarship | NA |
| Edu. Exchange | NA |
Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Medical Genetics, Medicine
Program Description:
The field of Medical Genetics is one of the main branches of medical sciences. The PhD graduates in this filed are expected to be able to solve their clients' problems by identifying, preventing, consulting, and curing their genetic disorders. As a fundamental science, the medical genetics knowledge can serve as an important base to promote national economy, social health, patient treatment and public welfare.
The PhD program in Medical Genetics offers both taught courses and research courses which seek to achieve an advanced understanding of professional skills and practice, often within the context of national policies and developments. The program combines modules of the advanced subject knowledge, general research methods, and treatment management issues.
The main objective of the program is to develop students' skills in appreciating and applying molecular techniques to successfully tackle problems in medical education and research fields by establishing a strong link between basic and medical genetics sciences. The graduates will be able to provide consultation for laboratory specialists or supervisors in order to improve the application of Medical Genetics in universities and research centers.
Objectives:
The main objective of the program is to develop students' skills in appreciating and applying molecular techniques to successfully tackle problems in medical education and research fields by establishing a strong link between basic and medical genetics sciences. The graduates will be able to provide consultation for laboratory specialists or supervisors in order to improve the application of Medical Genetics in universities and research centers.
General Competencies*
Specific Competencies and Skills
At the end of the program learners will be competent in the following skills, in addition to the competencies and skills that they already obtained during their master's education.
- Being competent in student seminars, lectures, and lecture handouts
- Having good knowledge and skills of laboratory practicals
- Developing team-working skills
- Evaluating the data generated, and interpreting the related data,
- Producing laboratory reports, and interpreting the test results,
- Keeping the physical and psychological environment as well as the workplace well organized and healthy
- Using the specialized equipment
- Working in professional environments
- Having sufficient skill in handling with animals
| Field | Medicine |
| Edu. Language | English |
| Edu. Degree | Ph.D. |
| Edu. Type | Public |
| Edu. Modality | Full-time, In person |
| Edu. Scholarship | NA |
| Edu. Exchange | NA |
Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Medical Immunology, Medicine
Program Description:
Field of Medical Immunology is a branch of the medical sciences, which explores the role of immune responses in health and disease particularly immunity against pathogens and it is also an integrated part of educational and research activities.
Extraordinary advances have been achieved in the understanding of immunology concepts from the era of Koch and Pasteur until now. After that, characterization of immunological responses has provided an interesting horizon for research in this growing field. Under special conditions, immune responses can cause tissue damage or adverse effects in the host. These responses are also involved in transplant rejection. Specific immune reactions are utilized in blood grouping, diagnosis of the diseases, bacteria classification and even identification of humans in criminal investigations. Immunology scope has broadly been extended and includes immunochemistry, immunogenetics, transplantation immunology, tumor immunology, neonatal immunology, psychoneuroimmunology, reproductive immunology, aging and nutrition and the immune system.
The graduates will be able to do both basic and applied research and teach related courses as well as provide diagnostic and therapeutic services in the area of immunology.
Objectives:
The aims of PhD program in Medical Immunology include:
- training human resources for employment in the public and private research centers to conduct related applied and basic research;
- providing skillful human resource for employment in education department at universities and higher education institutes;
- training professional resource for employment in diagnostic and therapeutic centers;
- strengthening production of biological products related to immunology science;
- expanding the boundaries of immunology science, innovation and aiding in advancement of immunology science.
| Field | Medicine |
| Edu. Language | English |
| Edu. Degree | Ph.D. |
| Edu. Type | Public |
| Edu. Modality | Full-time, In person |
| Edu. Scholarship | NA |
| Edu. Exchange | NA |