The Ministry of Health and Harvard Medical School have come together to strengthen their partnership and follow the journey of Tunisian students trained in the United States. The objective: to improve medical training, support research and promote the transfer of expertise.
The Minister of Health, Mustapha Ferjani, met with a delegation from Harvard University to take stock of the training of Tunisian candidates who have completed two years of specialization in the United States.
The meeting also made it possible to assess the progress of a new promotion currently undergoing training, as part of the agreement signed in December 2023.
Development of new cooperation programs
The meeting was an opportunity to present new programs aimed at strengthening ties between the two institutions. These initiatives focus on improving advanced training courses, harmonizing academic standards and supporting the development of Tunisian doctors.
Objectives of the Tunisia–Harvard convention
According to the Ministry of Health, this agreement aims to develop medical training in Tunisia; to offer doctors advanced academic training leading to a master’s degree; and support medical research and transfer of expertise in accordance with international standards.
This cooperation constitutes a strategic lever to strengthen the skills of Tunisian doctors and increase the quality of care while promoting scientific innovation.
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