About
Golestan University of Medical Sciences (GUMS) is a prominent public institution in Iran, renowned for its comprehensive education and research in various medical fields. It is particularly strong in programs such as Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, and Nursing, contributing significantly to healthcare in the region. For international students, GUMS offers a supportive environment through its dedicated International Affairs office, providing assistance with admission, integration, and academic guidance. The university facilitates learning with both Persian and English language courses, ensuring accessibility for a diverse student body, and is known for its commitment to high-quality medical training at affordable tuition fees. A distinctive characteristic is its vital role in providing health services and conducting medical research specifically for the Golestan province.
Background
Golestan University of Medical Sciences (GOUMS) (Persian: دانشگاه علوم پزشکی و خدمات بهداشتی درمانی گلستان) is located in Gorgan, northeastern Iran, south of the Caspian Sea. The university was first established in 1967 and consists of seven major faculties: Medicine, Dentistry, Public Health, New Technologies in Medical Sciences, Paramedicine, Nursing and Midwifery, and the Center for Medical Education Studies and Development. The International Campus Branch of Golestan University of Medical Sciences began its educational activities in August 2013 and accepts Iranian and non-Iranian students. This university has 7 vice-chancellors including development and management, education, student culture, treatment, health, food and medicine, and vice-chancellor for research and technology, and 55 educational groups. This university has 22 research centers including gastroenterology and liver, infectious diseases, health management and social development, nursing research center, dentistry, clinical research development of Sayyad Shirazi Hospital, congenital anomalies, support for clinical research development of 5 Azar, stem cells...
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