he council of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at Sana’a University convened today for its sixth regular session of the academic year (2026/2027). Chaired by the Faculty Dean, Professor Mohammed Al-Shehari, the meeting was attended by the Vice Deans for Student Affairs, Academic Affairs and Higher Studies, and Quality Assurance, to deliberate on key academic, instructional, research, and administrative matters and issue appropriate resolutions.

At the outset, the council welcomed Professor Mohammed Abduljabbar Noman upon assuming his new duties as Vice Dean for Quality Assurance, wishing him success in his role. The council also expressed its appreciation to Professor Ahmed Mujahed for his dedicated service during his tenure as Vice Dean for Quality Assurance, praising his valuable contributions to developing workflow and elevating institutional performance.

Regarding administrative and faculty affairs, the council reviewed several matters concerning academic and administrative personnel, including promotions, job adjustments, and the tenure confirmation of teaching assistants, in accordance with university regulations and committee recommendations, aiming to enhance occupational stability and academic efficiency.

On the educational and student affairs front, the council examined the progress of the instructional process and monitored undergraduate and postgraduate student affairs. Academic results were reviewed pursuant to approved procedures to ensure full compliance with established assessment and achievement standards.

Furthermore, the council discussed several files related to scientific research and graduate studies, including the registration and approval of research proposals for Master’s, Ph.D., and Clinical Doctorate (MD) candidates across various medical specialties. It also reviewed procedures for endorsing thesis defense results to boost research activity and advance medical studies addressing priority health issues.

The council addressed several administrative and organizational items pertaining to college operations, evaluating department needs and taking necessary actions under university bylaws to promote synergy and coordination across all faculty units.

At the conclusion of the session, the council adopted a set of key resolutions, most notably:
- Approving and reviewing the updated curricula for the Nursing and Medical Laboratory programs, and endorsing amendments for submission to the Academic Council.
- Drafting and adopting internal bylaws to operationalize the block-based system.
- Endorsing research plans and proposals for Master’s, Ph.D., and Clinical Doctorate (MD) students that successfully passed scientific peer-review within specialized committees.
- Officially approving the defense results of postgraduate theses in accordance with regulatory procedures.

The council concluded its session by approving the minutes of the previous meeting, reaffirming its commitment to advancing educational and research programs, enhancing academic and administrative quality, and strengthening coordination between academic departments and academic leadership.​​