In an official statement to the academic community, Dr. Seyed Reza Raeeskarami, Chancellor of Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS), presented a detailed progress report summarizing the university’s key actions, challenges, and accomplishments during the current term. The report, released during the blessed days of mid-Ramadan and on the occasion of Imam Hassan’s birth anniversary, coincides with the approaching Nowruz holiday.

Reflecting on over six months of leadership, Dr. Raeeskarami expressed his gratitude to the former chancellor, Dr. Hossein Ghanaati, and the previous university leadership for their service, and reaffirmed his commitment to transparency and continuous reporting in the years ahead.

"It is my duty to keep our academic family informed, and I sincerely invite all feedback and guidance to help refine our direction," Dr. Raeeskarami stated.

Key Areas of Progress and Development:

1. Strategic Appointments:
The Chancellor emphasized selecting new managers aligned with the university’s mission—leaders who possess integrity, competence, and enjoy broad acceptance across academic and administrative circles. Despite efforts, he acknowledged the need for greater inclusion of women and youth in leadership roles and pledged corrective steps in the coming year.

2. Restoring Campus Stability:
Addressing previous institutional turbulence, Dr. Raeeskarami focused on establishing a calm and collaborative environment through active listening, inclusive decision-making, and measured leadership.

3. Continued Academic Planning:
While preserving momentum from the prior four-year plan, a new academic roadmap—drafted by the university’s Research and Development Policy Center—has been prepared for public review and upcoming implementation.

4. Student Life & Culture:
Dr. Raeeskarami highlighted efforts to create a vibrant, respectful environment that welcomes intellectual diversity. Notable steps include dormitory upgrades, enhanced student counseling, promotion of student associations, and increased investment in sports and well-being.

5. Human Resources and Welfare:
Declaring human capital the university’s greatest asset, the report prioritized staff and student welfare, particularly addressing economic challenges faced by faculty and employees.

6. Infrastructure and Hospital Projects:
The university is currently completing several large-scale national hospital projects, which will add over 2,000 new hospital beds to its facilities. The administration has prioritized completion over new project launches to maximize existing investments.

7. Educational Expansion:
To address quality concerns arising from rising student intake, TUMS is working to increase its teaching capacity and adopt innovative educational strategies.

8. Public Health Strategy:
A major highlight is the upcoming Family Physician Program launch in Islamshahr County in 2025, which marks a milestone in the university’s healthcare delivery role.

9. Internationalization:
The university set new records in international student admissions at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Through the Al-Sabtein Branch in Iraq and new market strategies, TUMS is reinforcing its global profile while planning to launch an international incentive framework for wider faculty participation.

10. Partnership with Health Philanthropists:
Dr. Raeeskarami emphasized the vital support of health donors in realizing major projects. Ongoing dialogue with the Health Donors Association and other charitable partners will remain a core priority in expanding university activities across healthcare, research, and student services.

In his concluding remarks, Dr. Raeeskarami expressed deep appreciation to all members of the TUMS community who have contributed during this transitional phase. He called upon faculty, students, and staff to remain united in advancing the university’s long-standing legacy—“173 years of experience and 90 years of distinction.”