Department Introduction
The Department of Health Policy and Management at Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences is dedicated to training specialized and committed professionals in the field of health management. The department engages in impactful applied research, offers expert consulting services, and cultivates sustainable collaborations with healthcare providers, educational institutions, and research organizations. Currently, we offer Master's programs in Health care Management and Health Economics.
Admissions for the Master's program in Health care Management commenced in 2011 at the International Branch of Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, with regular program admissions starting in October 2012. Since January 2019, the department has functioned as an independent and officially recognized entity. In 2022, the university expanded its offerings to include a Master's program in Health Economics.
Mission of the Department
The Department of Health Policy and Management aims to drive positive and sustainable changes in health systems at both the national and regional levels. Leveraging our strong educational and research capabilities, we equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to analyze, design, and implement evidence-based policies, programs, and solutions in health management, economics, and policy. Through collaboration with domestic and international stakeholders and adherence to ethical and professional standards, we strive to be recognized as a leading authority in health knowledge production and dissemination.
Our graduates enhance the country's role in scientific advancement and foster regional and global collaborations. They significantly influence various sectors of the health system, and their acquired knowledge and skills position them as leaders and innovators in health management, economics, and policy-making. Their experiences inspire others to pursue knowledge and progress.
Vision of the Department
The department aspires to be recognized as a reputable and pioneering authority in the production and dissemination of health knowledge at the national level while upholding ethical and professional principles. Our goal is for graduates to possess the capabilities necessary to become leaders and innovators in health management, economics, and policy-making.
Objectives of the Department
- Collaboration: Establish partnerships with universities, research centers, and national and international organizations in health management, economics, and policy-making.
- Professional Development: Create a learning environment that fosters professional growth for faculty, students, and graduates through innovative teaching methods and technologies.
- Specialized Training: Develop skilled professionals and interns for management and policy-making roles within healthcare organizations.
- Knowledge Advancement: Promote modern scientific knowledge in health system management, moving away from traditional and inefficient methods.
- Coordination: Strengthen intersectoral and cross-level coordination in healthcare service delivery, emphasizing comprehensive social welfare and sustainable development.
- Service Quality: Enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of healthcare services by improving quality, increasing service quantity, and boosting customer satisfaction.
- Resource Optimization: Streamline processes and improve resource utilization in the healthcare sector using economic and managerial analysis tools.
- Consulting Services: Provide specialized consulting to health system leaders and managers in the analysis, design, implementation, and evaluation of health policies and programs.
- Ethical Culture: Promote a culture of professional, social, and humanitarian ethics in health management, economics, and policy-making.
Scientific and Consulting Services
- Research Projects: Design and implement research initiatives in health management, policy-making, and economics.
- Training Courses: Conduct training sessions for hospital managers, healthcare center administrators, and medical university staff.
- Consulting Services: Offer consulting support to public and private health sector organizations.
- Startup Consultancy: Provide guidance on establishing startups and businesses within the health sector.
- Webinars and Workshops: Organize webinars and specialized workshops focused on health management and economics.