Sana'a:Sana'a University has been awarded an international academic accreditation certificate for its Prosthetics and Orthotics Programme at the Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences. The accreditation was granted by the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO).
According to Yemen News Agency, the certificate was received by the university's president, Dr. Mohammed Al-Bukhaiti, during a ceremony on Wednesday. The Dean of the Faculty, Dr. Khaled Al-Khamisi, presented the accreditation certificate along with a certificate of appreciation and a faculty shield, acknowledging Dr. Al-Bukhaiti's support for academic development and educational quality.
The accreditation was the result of efforts to elevate the programme's academic and professional standards. It coincided with the graduation of the first cohort of bachelor's degree students in prosthetics and orthotics and aligned with the celebration of World Prosthetics and Orthotics Day. The programme successfully met all 14 ISPO accreditation standards after an extensive evaluation by local and international experts. The evaluation reviewed various aspects, including curricula, learning resources, academic staff, infrastructure, specialized laboratories, and compliance with international professional competencies.
Furthermore, the faculty has enhanced its educational and training systems through collaborations with local and international entities, notably the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and ISPO. This accreditation represents a significant milestone in Sana'a University's academic achievements, enhancing specialized medical education and bolstering the presence of Yemeni academic institutions within international accreditation frameworks.
The bachelor's programme in prosthetics and orthotics had previously received international acknowledgment from ISPO last August.
