List of medical schools in Afghanistan

Medical Education in Afghanistan[edit | edit source]

Kabul Medical University in 2006

Medical education in Afghanistan has a rich history, with institutions that have provided training to healthcare professionals for many years. Over time, these institutions have faced challenges due to political instability and conflict in the region but have shown resilience by continuing to produce medical professionals serving both within Afghanistan and abroad.

Historical Background[edit | edit source]

Medical education in Afghanistan began in the early 20th century, with the establishment of Kabul Medical University^[1]. Over the decades, the country saw the inception of several other institutions dedicated to medical education.

List of Popular Medical Schools[edit | edit source]

Kabul Medical University - Founded in 1932, it is the oldest medical institution in the country^[1].
Nangarhar University Medical Faculty - Located in Jalalabad, this faculty is one of the primary centers of medical education in the eastern part of Afghanistan^[2].
Kandahar University Faculty of Medicine - An essential institution for the southern region, established in the early 21st century^[3].
Balkh University Faculty of Medicine - Located in Mazar-e-Sharif, it caters to the northern regions of Afghanistan^[4].

Curriculum and Training[edit | edit source]

Medical education in Afghanistan generally follows a six-year program leading to the degree of "Doctor of Medicine". The curriculum integrates:

Basic sciences including anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry.
Clinical sciences with rotations in specialties such as surgery, medicine, pediatrics, and obstetrics.
Community medicine, which places emphasis on public health and preventive medicine.

Following graduation, a mandatory internship period is usually required, offering hands-on clinical experience in various medical and surgical departments.

Challenges and Future Prospects[edit | edit source]

The medical education system in Afghanistan has faced numerous challenges, including limited resources, political instability, and security concerns^[5]. However, with international collaborations and a focus on improving the infrastructure, there's hope for a brighter future for medical education in the country.

Several organizations, both local and international, are working on projects aimed at enhancing the quality of medical education and training in Afghanistan. They aim to bridge gaps, introduce modern curricula, and improve teaching methodologies.

Comprehensive list of medical schools in Afghanistan[edit | edit source]

City	Medical School	Listed on WDOMS.org?	Wikipedia page	Accrediting agency	Medical School
Kandahar	Malalay Institute of Higher Education	Yes	Malalay Institute of Higher Education	National Commission on Quality Assurance and Accreditation (NCQAA) / Ministry of Higher Education	Malalay Institute of Higher Education
Mazar-i-Sharif	Mawlana Jalaluddin Mohammad Balkhi University Faculty of Medicine	Yes	Mawlana Jalaluddin Mohammad Balkhi University Faculty of Medicine	National Commission on Quality Assurance and Accreditation (NCQAA) / Ministry of Higher Education	Mawlana Jalaluddin Mohammad Balkhi University Faculty of Medicine
Kabul	Mili Institute of Higher Education	Yes	Mili Institute of Higher Education	National Commission on Quality Assurance and Accreditation (NCQAA) / Ministry of Higher Education	Mili Institute of Higher Education
Kandahar	Mirwais Neeka Institute of Higher Education	Yes	Mirwais Neeka Institute of Higher Education	National Commission on Quality Assurance and Accreditation (NCQAA) / Ministry of Higher Education	Mirwais Neeka Institute of Higher Education
Ghazni	Muslim University Faculty of Medicine	Yes	Muslim University Faculty of Medicine	National Commission on Quality Assurance and Accreditation (NCQAA) / Ministry of Higher Education	Muslim University Faculty of Medicine
Jalalabad	Nangarhar University Faculty of Medicine	Yes	Nangarhar University Faculty of Medicine	National Commission on Quality Assurance and Accreditation (NCQAA) / Ministry of Higher Education	Nangarhar University Faculty of Medicine
Gardez	Paktia University Faculty of Medicine	Yes	Paktia University Faculty of Medicine	National Commission on Quality Assurance and Accreditation (NCQAA) / Ministry of Higher Education	Paktia University Faculty of Medicine
Mazar-i-Sharif	Rahnaward Institute of Higher Education Faculty of Medicine	Yes	Rahnaward Institute of Higher Education Faculty of Medicine	National Commission on Quality Assurance and Accreditation (NCQAA) / Ministry of Higher Education	Rahnaward Institute of Higher Education Faculty of Medicine
Jalalabad	Rokhan Institute of Higher Education Faculty of Medicine	Yes	Rokhan Institute of Higher Education Faculty of Medicine	National Commission on Quality Assurance and Accreditation (NCQAA) / Ministry of Higher Education	Rokhan Institute of Higher Education Faculty of Medicine
Khost	Shaikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan University Faculty of Medicine	Yes	Shaikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan University Faculty of Medicine	National Commission on Quality Assurance and Accreditation (NCQAA) / Ministry of Higher Education	Shaikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan University Faculty of Medicine
Kabul	Spinghar Institute of Higher Education, Kabul	Yes	Spinghar Institute of Higher Education, Kabul	National Commission on Quality Assurance and Accreditation (NCQAA) / Ministry of Higher Education	Spinghar Institute of Higher Education, Kabul
Jalalabad	Spinghar Institute of Higher Education, Nangarhar	Yes	Spinghar Institute of Higher Education, Nangarhar	National Commission on Quality Assurance and Accreditation (NCQAA) / Ministry of Higher Education	Spinghar Institute of Higher Education, Nangarhar
Mazar-i-Sharif	Taj Institute of Higher Education Faculty of Medicine	Yes	Taj Institute of Higher Education Faculty of Medicine	National Commission on Quality Assurance and Accreditation (NCQAA) / Ministry of Higher Education	Taj Institute of Higher Education Faculty of Medicine
Helmand	Wadi Helmand Institute of Higher Education Faculty of Medicine	Yes	Wadi Helmand Institute of Higher Education Faculty of Medicine	National Commission on Quality Assurance and Accreditation (NCQAA) / Ministry of Higher Education	Wadi Helmand Institute of Higher Education Faculty of Medicine
Kabul	Zawul Institute of Higher Education Faculty of Medicine	Yes	Zawul Institute of Higher Education Faculty of Medicine	National Commission on Quality Assurance and Accreditation (NCQAA) / Ministry of Higher Education	Zawul Institute of Higher Education Faculty of Medicine

References[edit | edit source]

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 "History of Kabul Medical University." Kabul Medical University. KMU Website
↑ "Nangarhar University Overview." Nangarhar University. NU Website
↑ "Kandahar University at a glance." Kandahar University. KU Website
↑ "About Balkh University." Balkh University. BU Website
↑ Kohistani, S.N., & Abdulwadood, M. "Challenges in Medical Education in Afghanistan." Journal of Medical Education and Curricular Development, 2018.

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[KMU-1] 1.0 ^1.1 "History of Kabul Medical University." Kabul Medical University. KMU Website

[2] "Nangarhar University Overview." Nangarhar University. NU Website

[3] "Kandahar University at a glance." Kandahar University. KU Website

[4] "About Balkh University." Balkh University. BU Website

[5] Kohistani, S.N., & Abdulwadood, M. "Challenges in Medical Education in Afghanistan." Journal of Medical Education and Curricular Development, 2018.

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