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Expansion of Scientific and Academic Cooperation between Iran and Iraq in Karbala
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Expansion of Scientific and Academic Cooperation between Iran and Iraq in Karbala

منبع تصویر: mehrnews.com

By Euronews Farsi Editorial 2 min Read time 0

Seyyed Mohammad Baqer Jafari, Director General of International Student Affairs of the Organization of Student Affairs, along with Mohammad Javad Najafi, Scientific Counselor of the Islamic Republic of Iran and representative of the Ministry of Health, Treatment and Medical Education in the Sham region, visited the Sibtain Medical University (A) located in the city of Karbala. This visit was held to strengthen scientific and academic cooperation and facilitate educational and research exchanges between the two countries.

Scientific Programs and Commemoration of World Occupational Therapy Day

This delegation participated in programs held in collaboration with the Faculty of Medical Rehabilitation of Sibtain University on the occasion of World Occupational Therapy Day. The ceremony, attended by professors, domestic and foreign specialists, and a group of students, examined the vital role of occupational therapy in rehabilitation and enhancing the independence of patients.

At this scientific event, specialized lectures were presented in the fields of mental health and neurological disorders, and students introduced the position and importance of the field of occupational therapy. Additionally, speakers and 9 top students were honored. At the end of this ceremony, three specialized workshops on stroke, speech rehabilitation, and physical rehabilitation were held, aimed at strengthening the connection between theoretical education and clinical skills of students.

Specialized Meeting with the Board of Trustees of Sibtain University

On the sidelines of this visit, a joint specialized meeting was held between Jafari, Najafi, and the members of the Board of Trustees of Sibtain University along with a group of professors dispatched from Iran. In this meeting, practical solutions for the development of scientific and educational cooperation, expediting the process of faculty and student exchanges, and addressing the welfare and educational affairs of students were discussed.

These collaborations demonstrate the serious determination of both countries to enhance the scientific and research level and utilize shared capacities in the field of medical education and rehabilitation. Given the importance of these topics in the development of international scientific interactions, these programs can lead to significant advancements in education and treatment.

Source: mehrnews.com