Sana'a – Saba:
Deputy Speaker of Parliament Abdulsalam Hashoul on Wednesday inspected the entrance and competitive examinations for the Faculties of Medicine and Dentistry at September 21 University for Medical and Applied Sciences for the upcoming academic year.
Hashoul, accompanied by the university president, Dr. Mujahid Measar, and his deputies, received an overview from the deans of the respective faculties, Dr. Salwa al-Ghamiri (Medicine) and Dr. Abdulwahab al-Khawlani (Dentistry), regarding the admission process. This year, 1,092 students are vying for 60 places in the Faculty of Medicine, while 188 students are competing for 30 seats in the Faculty of Dentistry.
Drs. al-Ghamiri and al-Khawlani explained that the competitive exams in Chemistry, Biology, and English are conducted with clear and transparent criteria, and the results are announced on the same day.
The Deputy Speaker and university officials also reviewed the university's progress over the past five years, noting the expansion of laboratories, classrooms, infrastructure, and academic and administrative staff.
Hashoul toured the university's facilities, including Building 2 and the advisory clinic complex, and learned about the community services provided. Dr. Measar detailed the university's growth from five colleges and programs to nine colleges, 20 undergraduate programs, and six diploma programs. The faculty has grown significantly, with 415 members compared to the initial 34, and teaching assistants now number 150, up from 40.
The Deputy Speaker commended September 21 University's rapid achievements and its qualitative development in scientific research. He emphasized its establishment "out of suffering" to enhance medical education in Yemen and praised the dedication of the university's leadership and staff under the ongoing challenges.
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