Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences Concludes Final Clinical and Oral Examinations for Advanced MD Program in Cardiology
Thursday, July 2, 2026
SANA’A, YEMEN — Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at Sana’a University successfully concluded the Part II final clinical and oral examinations for the fifth-year cohort of the Doctor of Medicine (MD) residency and graduate program in Cardiovascular Disease. Held over two days, July 1–2, 2026, at Al-Thawra Modern General Teaching Hospital, the rigorous evaluation included 11 advanced clinical fellows.
The examinations represent a definitive academic milestone within the program. Candidates underwent comprehensive practical, bedside, and viva voce (oral) evaluations designed to measure their clinical acumen, diagnostic precision, independent medical decision-making, and patient management capabilities. The testing criteria strictly adhered to modern medical education benchmarks governing advanced subspecialty clinical doctorates.
The evaluation balanced direct academic defense panels with real-time clinical rounds, mirroring international medical training models that prioritize clinical competency and evidence-based practice. This ensures that graduates are highly competitive and capable of delivering advanced cardiac care in line with global best practices.
The examination cycle was conducted under the direct supervision of a panel of elite cardiologists and academic leaders, including:
• Prof. Ahmed Lutf Al-Motareb, Chair of the Department of Cardiovascular Medicine
• Prof. Mohammed Mohammed Al-Kebsi, Director of the Advanced MD Program in Cardiology
• Prof. Mohammed Al-Houthi, External Board Examiner (Thamar University)
• Prof. Aziz Al-Zandani, External Board Examiner (Thamar University)
• Attending faculty members and clinical consultants from the cardiology department.
Specialized academic committees implemented strict institutional protocols to guarantee objectivity, transparency, and fairness throughout the testing process. The rigorous nature of the exams reflects the high standards maintained by Sana’a University’s graduate medical programs, particularly its clinical doctorates.
The advanced MD program in Cardiovascular Disease is one of Sana’a University’s flagship medical tracks. It is specifically designed to graduate consultant-level cardiologists who possess sophisticated clinical expertise, medical knowledge, and clinical research capabilities to elevate the quality of cardiac care and meet national healthcare demands.
Following the conclusion of the examinations, the Department of Cardiology hosted a ceremony to honor Prof. Abdulnasser Ali Munaibari. Prof. Munaibari was presented with the Faculty Shield of Appreciation in recognition of his outstanding academic and scientific contributions, his pioneering leadership in medical education, and his lifelong dedication to mentoring successive generations of cardiologists in Yemen.
