Foundation date:1949   Mashhad University of Medical Sciences is located in Mashhad city, which is the capital of the biggest province of Iran, Khorasan. The city lies on a plain between two mountain ranges of Binaloud and Hezarmasjed, in the north-east of Iran. Mashhad University of Medical Sciences opened its doors in November 1949 with an enrollment of 61 students for the faculty of medicine. When MUMS opened, it was the forth iranian university. More than fifty years later, in fall of 2001 there are about 7000 students in 8 faculties and 14 teaching hospitals of the university. At present, from the routine to the advanced, MUMS offers a broad spectrum of clinical experiences. Indeed, as the largest medical center in the east of Iran, MUMS is a major referral center for approximately all the subspecialties of medicine. At the same time, it is recognized for its commitment to preventive healthcare and primary care. The university seeks to serve as a center for intellectual and cultural growth as it nurtures an educational environment that respects individuality and stimulates creativity. While providing advanced training for students and residents, the commitment of our medical staff to remain up-to-date with the latest breakthroughs in medicine gives our patients the opportunity to access the highest quality care. Today, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences continues to excel.

MOTTO

Worship of GOD Through Service to Man

GUIDING VALUES

Mashhad University of Medical Sciences is committed to: Maintaining the highest international and Islamic standards of ethics and equality in research, teaching and administration. Advancing the intellectual, cultural and especially medical welfare of khorasan. Working with other national and international universities to enrich intellectual discourse. Creating a diverse, harmonious scholarly community committed to equity and merit as the fundamental principles through which staff and students are encouraged and assisted to realize their full potential. Achieving EXCELLENCE through teamwork, leadership, creativity, and a strong work ethic. Achieving EFFICIENCY through wise use of human and financial resources. Building relationship on honesty, integrity, and trust.

KEY BENEFITS

Mashhad University of Medical Sciences is the main responsible of health of the Khorasan community. Its fundamental purpose is to ensure and improve the health of all people of Khorasan. This vital responsibility requires the kind of synergism fostered in MUMS academic environment among its patient care, education, research and community service components. The benefits that accrue to the citizens of Khorasan from the existence of MUMS as an academic health center in the province include: The highest quality, most advanced care backed by leading-edge medical innovations, modern technologies and research A complete range of health care and services , from the basic to the highly specialized Training for the health care professionals and biomedical scientists of today and tomorrow A magnet for the intellectual capital needed to build on today's knowledge for tomorrow's world Care for sick, most vulnerable and underserved citizens Extensive community outreach programs that make these benefits available throughout Khorasan entire 313,000 square kilometers and beyond.