Mission Statement:
North Khorasan University of Medical Sciences (NKUMS) is a public university committed to promoting the health and well-being of society through excellence in education, research, and healthcare services. Leveraging the expertise of faculty, healthcare professionals, researchers, students, and advanced medical facilities, the university strives to:
* Improve public health indicators and promote preventive healthcare
* Enhance health literacy in the community
* Expand access to equitable, high-quality education and health services
* Foster innovation and creativity in education, research, and healthcare delivery
* Utilize public-private partnerships to strengthen the healthcare system
* Establish effective knowledge management processes
* Promote community-responsive medical education
* Advance scientific research and innovation at national and international levels
* Engage donors and stakeholders in the development of education, research, and health services
* Move toward becoming an entrepreneurial and third-generation university
NKUMS serves a diverse group of stakeholders, including the general public, faculty, researchers, healthcare professionals, students, government and private organizations, scientific institutions, hospitals, knowledge-based companies, and charitable foundations.
Vision:
By implementing the university’s five-year strategic plan, NKUMS aims to become one of the top three medical universities among non-central provinces in Iran. This vision is rooted in the country’s 20-year outlook, the national health transformation roadmap, and is supported by modern technology, intersectoral collaboration, and the full potential of its staff and academic community.
Core Objectives:
1. Advancement of human resource development
2. Improvement of academic quality and educational indicators
3. Enhancement of student affairs and cultural engagement
4. Strengthening public health indicators
5. Expansion of hospital-based and specialized healthcare services
6. Supervision of pharmaceutical and food safety
7. Development of health-related research
8. Optimization of emergency care and disaster management
9. Advancement in information and communication technologies (ICT)
Strategic Areas of Activity:
1. Medical Education: Providing high-quality academic training across health sciences disciplines with a focus on producing qualified faculty, healthcare professionals, and researchers to serve national and regional needs.
2. Research and Innovation: Conducting basic, applied, and developmental research to address health challenges, develop medical technologies, and engage in global scientific collaboration.
3. Healthcare Services: Delivering comprehensive healthcare at all levels, especially in underserved areas, and fulfilling regulatory responsibilities on behalf of the Ministry of Health in the province.
4. Regional and International Engagement: Expanding the university’s presence and impact at regional and global levels through international cooperation, academic exchange, and research partnerships.
5. Support for Population Growth Policies: Actively supporting national initiatives related to family support and population growth in alignment with the university’s social responsibilities.