The Dean of the Faculty of Medicine at the Arab American University, Professor Dr. Malik Zaben, held a series of meetings with the faculty students via Zoom to reassure them about their academic status and the progress of the educational process and clinical training in light of the challenges facing the country and the exceptional circumstances witnessed by the region and the University.

The meeting was held separately with students of the fifth and fourth years and the basic stage. The meeting was attended by the Vice Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, the Dean's Assistants, the academic staff of the clinical stage, and research and teaching assistants.

The meetings focused on checking on the conditions of the students and their families in these difficult circumstances, in addition to the progress of the educational process in general.

Professor Dr. Zaben stressed the importance of continuous communication between the Faculty and the students, appreciating their patience and endurance in these exceptional times. He pointed out the Faculty's ongoing efforts to ensure the continuity of clinical training for fourth- and fifth-year students in various hospitals. He explained that the training process is proceeding successfully despite the current challenges, thanks to the efforts made by the faculty staff and the support of the University.

Dr. Zaben added that because of these efforts, alternative places for training were secured, both inside and outside the country, to ensure the safety of students and the continuation of training safely, and this is an important achievement in these circumstances. He called on basic stage students to adhere to attending lectures and actively participating in scientific discussions, stressing that the responsibility of the Faculty of Medicine lies in graduating competent students capable of performing their professional duty to the fullest extent. He also pointed out the need to maintain the academic level of students and preparing well for final exams. 

Professor Dr. Zaben expressed his great pride in the effort and work made by students during this exceptional period, noting that the goal they chose in their scientific path requires patience and perseverance.

At the end of the meeting, the Dean listened to the students’ inquiries and comments on the challenges they face during this period, stressing that the Faculty will work to find solutions to these issues. He also wished all students safety and success, calling for intensified cooperation between students and members of the academic and administrative staff to achieve the desired educational goals.