Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences (SBUMS,, Danushgah-e 'lum-e Pezeshki-ye vâ Xedâmat-e Behedashti - Dârmani-ye Shihid Beheshti) is one of the three medical universities in Tehran, the capital of Iran. It began in 1961 with the establishment of the Schools of Medicine and Dentistry. Following the merging of some of the treatment and educational units and organizations affiliated with the then-Ministry of Health and “Melli University” (National University) in 1986, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences began its activities independently. The university is government funded. <mapframe latitude="35.800" longitude="51.400" zoom="15" width="262" height="270" align="right" />

Former presidents

Ranking

URAP (University Ranking by Academic Performance)

Colleges and schools

Schools

The university has 12 schools admitting students for 40 fellowships, 24 sub-specialties, 34 specialties, 43 PhDs, 3 general medical fields (medicine, dentistry, and pharmacy), to 63 majors at MSC and BSC levels. The university has 1300 academic staff that educates 12,500 students. The university includes 4 research institutes and 62 research centers.

Research institutes

Research centers

University WHO collaborating centers

Programmes

Vice-Chancellor in International Affairs

The university admits international students in different levels and degrees.

Vice-Chancellor in Research Affairs

Vice-Chancellor in Academic Affairs

Vice-Chancellor in Health Affairs

Vice-Chancellor in Treatment Affairs

Vice-Chancellor in Food and Drugs Affairs

The National Center of Drug and Toxin Information began its mission in 2010.

Vice-Chancellor in Student and Cultural Affairs

Vice-Chancellor in Administration and Resources Development Affairs

SBUMS Vice-Chancellor Office in Administration and Resources Development Affairs is in charge of developing resources for educational, academic, research, health, and treatment needs, including human, financial, physical, and information resources.