Interim Ministry of Health Works to Help Dropout Medical Students

The Interim Ministry of Health said that it is looking for ways to find suitable solutions for the Syrian doctors residing in Turkey “within the available capabilities, as well as to solve the problems and obstacles facing the doctors and hinder the completion of their specialties. To this end, the Ministry will gather information on the number of resident doctors who are currently unable to complete their specialty, and also on the status of each resident doctor, and will study these cases after they have been classified by a medical academic committee. The step aims to develop a scientific plan, whereby a certificate of specialization is granted after the completion of theoretical and applied courses determined by the exams and assessment committee.” Adnan Hazzouri, Interim Health Minister, pointed out that the information gathered will be used to set up specialized committees, who in turn will set up a program through which those who had to drop out will be able to complete their specialties and will have access to hospital and clinical training. The Ministry has previously worked with the AVAD organization and the World Health Organization to train doctors on the Turkish medical regimen in Gaziantep, to work in the refugee camps.” (Source: Syrian Interim government + Syrian Coalition)