Established in 1947, the school of Medicine is one of the largest and most prestigious faculties in Tbzmed. Various departments of the school are associated with, and integrated into, hospitals serving the local population. Clinical and Para-Clinical courses are taught here at different theoretical, practical and theoretical-practical levels. Students working towards their Doctor of Medicine (MD) qualification pursue their studies in this school. In addition, postgraduate (M.S) and doctorate (Ph.D) studies (including taught courses and research), as well as speciality and sub-speciality courses, take place within a clinical community with ongoing open seminars, lectures and guest lectures.  The school also runs specialist training programmes providing the opportunity to meet and exchange ideas with others.