A Milestone for Academic Excellence: Sana’a University Faculty of Medicine Lays Foundation for Comprehensive Graduate Nursing Programs

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

SANA’A, YEMEN — Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at Sana’a University concluded a landmark two-day academic workshop today, finalizing the curriculum and specifications for nine new and updated master’s and Ph.D. programs in nursing. The initiative marks the largest development of its kind in the history of advanced nursing education in Yemen.
The workshop was held under the auspices of University Rector Prof. Mohammed Ahmed Al-Bukhaiti, in collaboration with the Academic Development and Quality Assurance Center (ADQAC). The first day focused on reviewing four new master’s programs, while the second day was dedicated to developing three new doctoral tracks and updating two existing master’s programs.
The new curriculum offerings include:
• New Master’s Programs: Nursing Services Administration, Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, Medical-Surgical Nursing, and Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Nursing.
• New Ph.D. Programs: Critical Care Nursing, Pediatric Nursing, and Medical-Surgical Nursing.
In his closing remarks, Faculty Dean Prof. Mohammed Al-Shehari emphasized that concluding the workshop is not the finish line, but rather the beginning of a rigorous implementation phase that requires sustained institutional commitment.
“What we have accomplished over the last two days is the result of a massive academic effort,” Prof. Al-Shehari said. “However, it remains a plan only on paper until it translates into active classrooms, graduating cohorts, and Tangible improvements in healthcare delivery. With the steadfast support of the university leadership, the faculty will immediately forward these recommendations to initiate official accreditation processes and prepare our academic infrastructure for the inaugural cohorts.”
Prof. Al-Shehari added that long-term success hinges on strong external partnerships. “We recognize that the sustainability of these programs requires collaboration not just within our walls, but with healthcare institutions, professional bodies, and the labor market. We will place a heavy emphasis on clinical training to ensure these programs serve as a cornerstone for community health and safety.”
Prof. Adel Ahmed Al-Mutawakel, Director of the Nursing Program, confirmed that all approved curricula were meticulously designed in alignment with rigorous regional and international nursing education benchmarks. He noted that extensive faculty debates during the workshop yielded comprehensive program specifications capable of ensuring graduates are highly competitive locally and regionally.
The final day featured presentations from faculty members followed by peer reviews, which enriched the course content and resulted in critical refinements integrated into the final program blueprints.
With this milestone, the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences has established a comprehensive framework for advanced nursing education. The programs now await formal ratification from relevant governing bodies before opening admissions to scholars seeking excellence in this vital healthcare field.