The Arab American University declared that the Faculty of Medicine has obtained membership in the International Association for Medical Education (AMEE), located in Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom. In this case, it is the first Faculty of Medicine in Palestine to obtain membership in this association. This association encompasses more than 90 Faculties of Medicine from different Countries of the world.
AMEE seeks to improve medical professions education around the world, develop teaching methods, support innovation in curriculum planning and teaching, and encourage research in the field of medical professions education.
In turn, Dr. Malik Zaben, Vice President for the Faculty of Medicine Affairs, indicated that it is important to join such an international association, which encompasses a number of expert trainers and encourages excellence in teaching and education in the medical professions, and professional development, in a way that keeps the faculty and its teaching staff constantly informed of the progress, scientific development, and excellence in medical education.
He explained that obtaining this membership enables the students and faculty members to obtain many grants. It also enables them to participate in courses, seminars, and conferences in the field of medical education and professional development, and to exchange experiences and ideas with the member Faculties of Medicine.
For his part, the President of the Arab American University, Prof. Dr. Ali Zedan Abu Zuhri, congratulated the Faculty of Medicine for this great achievement. He indicated that the University constantly endeavours to develop and prosper to graduate generations of qualified doctors. He also emphasized that the university will always support the faculties, especially the Faculty of Medicine, for what is beneficial to students and faculty members.