Isfahan University of Medical Sciences also known as Medical University of Isfahan (MUI) (, Danushgah-e 'lum-e Pezeshki-ye vâ Xedâmat-e Behedashti-ye Dârmati-ye Esfehan) is a university specializing in basic medical sciences, clinical science, and health services, located in Isfahan, Iran. Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, established in 1946, traces its origins to a historical medical institution founded in Isfahan in 1024/1025 by the renowned physician Avicenna. Isfahan University of Medical Sciences provides undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate programs in 10 faculties and 75 main departments. The student body consists of about 10,000 students from all 31 provinces of Iran and some foreign countries. Funding for Isfahan University of Medical Sciences is provided by the government (via the ministry of health and medical education) and through some private investments.

History

The first classes were held at the old Sa'di High School (now the Soureh Institute). On October 29, 1950, the first series of classes were held at the new campus, named the University of Isfahan. The university later offered programs in human sciences, engineering and medical sciences. With 12 hospitals and 75 departments, the university is currently a regional health care provider and the main medical center in Isfahan Province and central Iran.

Schools

Research

International cooperation with the German partners in the following fields is of special importance

MUI Journals

Isfahan University of Medical Sciences (IUMS) currently publishes 14 peer reviewed journals in different fields of basic and clinical, medical and paramedical sciences.

Hospitals

MUI governs 39 training hospitals which provide health services for the people of Isfahan province and also neighboring provinces. Students, Externs, interns and residents are trained in these hospitals by attending faculty of MUI training hospitals.