470 PhD Candidates at Mashhad University of Medical Sciences

Dr. Khajavi Rad, the president of Graduate School of Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, asserted: 470 students are currently studying for PhD at Mashhad University of Medical Sciences.

According to WebDa, in the side meetings of the first PhD and master students’ orientation session of Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Dr. Khajavi stated: these students are studying in 29 majors at this university with the highest number of students focused on Traditional Medicine and Immunology.

He added: also in master’s degree, the highest number of students is directed to Medical Education, Midwifery, and Holistic Education in Health System, and 1,045 students are currently studying to get a master’s degree.

The president of Graduate School of Mashhad University of Medical Sciences said: Mashhad University of Medical Sciences is among the world top 1% medical universities and the country’s top five universities. Furthermore, three of our faculty members are recognized among the world’s top 1% scientists by ESI (Essential Scientific Indicator) ranking.

Dr. Khajavi Rad asserted: more than 200 international students are also studying at Mashhad University of Medical Sciences in different degrees.

Regarding the student orientation ceremony held at Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, the president of Graduate School added: this orientation session is held with the purpose of giving information about Medical Sciences University and various educational, cultural, and research administrations and departments of the university.

“More than 300 master’s and PhD students have participated in this orientation session”, said Dr. Khajavi: “in the beginning of the educational year, there have been some orientation sessions for undergraduate students. But there had never been one for graduate students”.

It should be mentioned that this orientation session was held at Razi Hall of Mashhad University of Medical Sciences with the collaboration of Education Administration, Student Affairs Administration, Cultural Administration, and Research and Technology Administration.