Accreditation Status
Quality Assured Education. Nationally Recognized Excellence.
Gonabad University of Medical Sciences (GMU) holds a distinguished position among Iran’s accredited medical universities, fully recognized by the Ministry of Health and Medical Education (MOHME) for its high academic, clinical, and institutional standards.
Institutional Accreditation
GMU has achieved National Institutional Accreditation for 4 years, acknowledging its comprehensive compliance with indicators of academic governance, educational quality, infrastructure, and social accountability.
This achievement underscores GMU’s strong commitment to continuous improvement and quality assurance in higher medical education.
MD/MBBS Program Accreditation
The Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) Program at GMU is accredited nationally for 3 years, confirming its excellence in curriculum design, student learning outcomes, and teaching methodology.
GMU’s innovative use of Technology‑Enhanced Learning (TEL) and social accountability in medical education played a significant role in earning this distinguished recognition.
Teaching Hospitals Accreditation
GMU’s affiliated teaching hospitals have successfully secured a 4-year accreditation status under the MOHME framework.
This certification validates the quality of clinical governance, patient safety culture, and academic integration between medical education and healthcare delivery.
Academic and Professional Achievements
In addition to accreditation milestones, GMU stands out in national academic competitions and innovation programs:
- First Place in the Special Section of the National Health Entrepreneurship Olympiad, organized by the Ministry of Health and Medical Education.
- Multiple awards in the National Festival of Medical Education, including two First Places, one Second Place, and one Third Place, reflecting GMU’s educational creativity and faculty excellence.
- Active membership of the Vice‑Chancellor for Education, Dr. Seyed Farzin Mircheraghi, in two National Strategic Councils, contributing to educational policy making and developing Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) across the country.
Commitment to Continuous Quality Improvement
GMU’s accreditation system is dynamic and forward‑looking.
Through data‑driven evaluation, faculty development, and integration of AI and Big Data for educational analytics, the University ensures that its programs remain aligned with international quality benchmarks and national health priorities.
Accreditation at GMU embodies trust and transparency.
It signifies a university that meets rigorous standards, innovates responsibly, and cultivates competent professionals—advancing Health for Humanity and the Planet through verified educational excellence.