EDC

Medical Education Development (EDC) Directorate Introduction

Introduction

The specialized training program was established within the framework of the Faculty of Medicine at Nangarhar University, which was under the officials of the Faculty of Medicine at Kabul University. At that time, faculty members from Kabul University traveled daily according to a prepared schedule to facilitate the education of students at Nangarhar University and to provide specialized training.

Following several years of transformations in the country, all responsibilities of this program were transferred to Kabul University’s Faculty of Medicine as deemed necessary by relevant authorities. Candidates who met the criteria could enroll in this program after passing a specialized exam. After the elevation of Kabul University’s Faculty of Medicine to the Kabul State Medical Institute, the Directorate of Medical Education Development was established in 1366 AH (1987 AD), with Dr. Najibullah Faridun, a faculty member of Pathology Department, serving as its first director. At that time, this directorate also included developmental programs from the World Health Organization under Code A004.

This program continues to operate within the Directorate of Medical Education Development at Kabul University of Medical Sciences "Abu Ali ibn Sina." The main responsibilities of the Directorate include advancing master's programs, organizing and managing specialized training programs, and collaborating on curriculum reviews for the faculties at Kabul University of Medical Sciences "Abu Ali ibn Sina."

Currently, this directorate features a skills station room for observational learning and a large skills lab for practical training of students, which was inaugurated and put into operation in the winter of 1397 AH (2018 AD). Additionally, this directorate has two committees known as PBL and CBL, which stand for Problem-Based Learning and Case-Based Learning. These committees are designed to address fundamental issues faced by students through group discussions under the supervision of faculty members.

The Directorate currently employs nine personnel. At present, the Directorate of Medical Education Development (EDC) is headed by Associate Professor Dr. Mohammad Wali Nasiri, who was appointed as its director in 1403 AH (2024 AD) based on a recommendation from the administration of Kabul University of Medical Sciences "Abu Ali ibn Sina" and Higher Education Ministry that was approved by Prime Minister Office or (Rayasat-ul-Wozara).

Office Contact Number: 020 2511 591 

Email Address: edc@kums.edu.af