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Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences

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Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences Sana'a University

Leadership and excellence in applied medical education, scientific research, innovation, and community service at the local and regional levels.

Department of Prosthetics and Orthotics

Department Overview

The Department of Orthotics and Prosthetics is a specialized academic and healthcare department dedicated to preparing qualified professionals in the field of orthotics, prosthetics, and assistive devices according to the latest scientific and professional standards. The department offers a Bachelor’s Program in Orthotics and Prosthetics, as well as a Bridge Program designed to enable practicing technicians to complete their studies and obtain a bachelor’s degree, thereby advancing their academic and professional careers. The department is the only program in the region to have obtained international accreditation from the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO) in 2023, reflecting the quality of its graduates and its alignment with the highest global standards.

Department Vision

To be a leading and distinguished department in orthotics and prosthetics education and training, actively contributing to improving the quality of life for individuals with physical disabilities locally and regionally.

Department Mission

To provide distinguished academic and training programs in orthotics and prosthetics in line with quality and international accreditation standards, to prepare scientifically and professionally competent graduates capable of designing and fitting assistive devices effectively, and to promote research, innovation, and community engagement to meet patient needs and labor market demands.

Department Aims

1- To prepare scientifically and professionally qualified graduates in orthotics and prosthetics.
2- To enable technicians to enroll in the Bridge Program to obtain a bachelor’s degree.
3- To maintain international ISPO accreditation and continuously develop performance in line with its standards.
4- To promote research and innovation in assistive devices and manufacturing technologies.
4- To equip students with the clinical and practical skills necessary to assess patient needs.
5- To establish partnerships with hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and industrial institutions.
6- To contribute to community service and raise awareness of the rights and needs of individuals with physical disabilities.

Academic Programs and Accreditation

Bachelor's degree in Prosthetics and Orthotics

International Accreditation - (ISPO)

The Department of Orthotics and Prosthetics obtained international accreditation from the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO) in 2023. It is the only program in the region to hold this prestigious accreditation, affirming the quality of the curriculum, the competence of the faculty, and the alignment of graduate outcomes with the highest global standards in the field of prosthetics and orthotics.

Department Faculty Members

Ammar Ali Ali Abdo Al-Azazi
Doctorate (Ph.D.)

Ammar Ali Ali Abdo Al-Azazi

Medical Equipment Engineering

Tver State Technical University - Russia