Introduction
The Faculty of Medicine has made significant strides in its academic, administrative and institutional activities, which have been crucial for its growth and quality assurance. Key achievements include the launch of the General Medicine program, the approval of the faculty’s mission and vision and the approval of the five-year strategic plan. Additionally, the faculty has made progress in its accreditation process, finalized the academic staff and presented several research papers. Over 25 policies and procedures have been developed or revised to align with the Ministry of Higher Education's regulations. The faculty also implemented a transparent competitive process for the recruitment of qualified staff.

These mentioned and more other achievements, reflect the faculty’s continuous commitment to academic excellence and institutional development.

 

Major Achievements:

1.    Launch of the General Medicine program

2.    Approval of the faculty's mission and vision, with visible placement in key areas

3.    Approval of the five-year strategic plan by the Academic Council

4.    Completion of the second phase of accreditation

5.    Approval of the updated mission and vision of the Faculty of Medicine

6.    Near completion of the appointment process for five new academic staff members

7.    Presentation of 11 academic and research papers at Nangarhar University’s Global Climate Change Conference

8.    Development or revision of over 25 policies and procedures in compliance with the Ministry of Higher Education’s regulations

9.    Transparent recruitment process for teaching and administrative positions

10. Promotion of official email communication for administrative correspondence

11. Improvement in the implementation of official decisions through a structured format

12. Appointment of a vice-dean in line with the institution's organizational structure

13. Initiation of programs to prepare graduates for English proficiency exams (DEL and Exit)

14. Delivery of key professional development programs (curriculum, OBE-SCL and research) for faculty members

15. Conducting seminars and workshops on quality assurance and accreditation frameworks

16. Standardization of planning and reporting procedures

17. Development of comprehensive guidelines for clinical and laboratory practical work

18. Graduation of the first cohort of the General Medicine program

19. Graduation of 22 cohorts from the General Medicine program to date

20. Issuance of the Faculty of Medicine’s operating license

21. Relocation to a new building