Sana’a – Sana’a University Media Office
Saturday, October 17, 2026 (6 Jumada al-Awwal 1448 AH)
Prof. Mohammed Al-Bukhaiti, Rector of Sana’a University, emphasized that improving academic and institutional performance requires continuous efforts and effective coordination among all components of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. He highlighted the importance of embedding quality assurance as an institutional practice whose outcomes directly influence the standard of education and the quality of its outputs.
The Rector noted that the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences holds a particularly important position in the University’s development, given its role in preparing medical and healthcare professionals. He reaffirmed the University Presidency’s continued support for the Faculty’s development efforts and stressed the need to translate evaluation findings and recommendations into clear, actionable steps, supported by specific timelines and follow-up mechanisms to ensure the desired outcomes are achieved.
These remarks were made during an expanded meeting held today at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. The meeting was attended by Dr. Abdulhafidh Thawaba, Rector’s Assistant for Medical Faculties and Hospitals; Prof. Mohammed Al-Shahari, Dean of the Faculty; the Vice Deans for Student Affairs, Academic Affairs, Graduate Studies, and Quality Assurance; Prof. Saleh Bahaj, National Expert; members of the steering committee; and a number of heads of academic departments and academic program coordinators.
Prof. Mohammed Al-Shahari, Dean of the Faculty, presented an overview of the major achievements in quality assurance and development, the challenges facing the educational process, and the requirements for addressing shortcomings and achieving the intended objectives.
He highlighted the Faculty’s efforts to update program and course specifications, strengthen integration within the integrated medical curriculum, improve assessment methods in accordance with test specifications tables and learning-outcome matrices, enhance laboratory training and clinical skills, and make use of feedback from students and faculty members to improve the educational process. He also expressed his appreciation for the University Presidency’s attention and support for the Faculty in academic, administrative, and service-related areas.
The meeting reviewed the findings of the academic and institutional performance evaluation, the progress made in implementing improvement plans, and the measures required to complete them. Discussions also addressed the development of assessment tools and learning-outcome measurement, stronger coordination among academic departments and programs, and the upgrading of educational, laboratory, and training facilities.
The meeting concluded with several recommendations, most notably the preparation of a detailed plan for the Quality Assurance Unit, including the required budget, clearly defined responsibilities, and implementation timelines. The participants also recommended organizing a memorial and tribute event in honor of the late Prof. Ahmed Al-Haddad, a distinguished member of the University and the Faculty, may his soul rest in peace, in recognition of his scientific and academic contributions and his service to the University and the Faculty.
The meeting forms part of the ongoing efforts of the leadership of Sana’a University and the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences to develop institutional performance, strengthen quality assurance practices, and improve the learning environment, thereby enhancing the quality of academic programs and the outcomes of medical education..
