Sana’a – Sana’a University Media Office
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, (1 Jumada al-Thani 1448 AH)
Prof. Mohammed Ahmed Al-Bukhaiti, Rector of Sana’a University, today received the international academic accreditation certificate awarded to the Prosthetics and Orthotics Program at the Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences by the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO). This academic and professional achievement reflects the University’s continued progress in medical education and specialized healthcare rehabilitation and confirms the program’s compliance with international academic and professional standards.
The certificate was presented by Prof. Khaled Al-Khamisi, Dean of the Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, who also presented the Rector with a certificate of appreciation and the Faculty’s commemorative shield in recognition of his continued support for academic development and efforts to enhance the quality of educational programs.
The accreditation crowns sustained institutional, academic, and professional efforts to develop the program and strengthen its educational and training capabilities. It also coincides with the graduation of the first cohort of bachelor’s degree students in Prosthetics and Orthotics and the celebration of the International Prosthetics and Orthotics Day.
The program secured international accreditation after successfully meeting 14 ISPO accreditation standards and undergoing a comprehensive academic and professional evaluation involving local and international academics, experts, and practitioners. The evaluation covered curricula and learning resources, the qualifications and competencies of academic and professional staff, infrastructure and technical facilities, specialized laboratories and workshops, clinical and practical training programs, and the alignment of learning outcomes with internationally recognized professional competencies.
This achievement is particularly significant as the program has attained ISPO Category I recognition, representing an advanced level of academic and professional qualification in prosthetics and orthotics. This recognition further strengthens the international standing of nationally trained professionals and affirms their ability to deliver specialized services in accordance with international standards.
Established in 2020, the Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences is one of Sana’a University’s specialized faculties dedicated to preparing and qualifying national professionals in various fields of applied medical sciences. It offers six bachelor’s degree programs alongside graduate programs.
The Faculty has worked to develop its educational and training systems by providing scientific laboratories, specialized technical workshops, and modern learning resources, while updating curricula and strengthening practical and clinical training. These efforts have been undertaken in partnership with several local and international organizations, particularly the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO).
The significance of this achievement extends beyond academic recognition to encompass important humanitarian and societal dimensions. By preparing highly qualified national professionals, the program contributes to improving the quality of life of persons with disabilities, promoting their independence and social inclusion, and enabling their active participation in society.
This international accreditation represents a significant addition to Sana’a University’s academic achievements and marks an important step toward advancing the quality of specialized medical education and strengthening the presence of Yemeni academic institutions within international accreditation and quality assurance frameworks.
