The inauguration ceremony of the Faculty of Medicine at the Naypyitaw State Academy (NSA) took place at the academy on the morning of 23 November, according to the Ministry of Education.
To develop Nay Pyi Taw as an educational city and provide various learning opportunities, the Naypyitaw State Academy was established on 9 November 2022. From its inception, NSA adopted the faculty system with seven faculties: Arts, Science, Economics, Law, Medicine, Social Science, and Sports Education. With these seven faculties, NSA is the first comprehensive university of its kind in Myanmar.
The Faculty of Medicine at NSA was launched through cooperation between the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Health, with an initial intake of 31 students in the first year.
A modernized curriculum, advanced laboratory equipment, internet access, and e-library facilities have been fully provided to implement a student-centred teaching system at NSA, ensuring a high-quality learning experience. Ongoing support for the university is planned every year.
Additionally, the Faculty of Medicine at NSA will use an Outcome-Based Integrated Curriculum of international standard, with experienced and qualified faculty members already appointed, and further recruitment to follow as necessary.
Hostels have been arranged for the convenient accommodation of students, and NSA plans to proceed with upgrading activities for the Medicine Faculty to achieve international recognition.
Present at the event were Union Ministers Dr Nyunt Pe, Dr Myo Thein Kyaw, Dr Thet Khaing Win, U Min Thein Zan and Dr Soe Win, the chairman of Nay Pyi Taw Council, deputy ministers, departmental heads, the deputy director of the directorate of Medical Services of Tatmadaw, rectors from Universities of Medicine, and responsible officials. Also in attendance were the chairman of the Myanmar Medical Council, medical superintendents of public hospitals in Nay Pyi Taw, professors, invitees, faculty members, and newly enrolled students in the Faculty of Medicine at Naypyitaw State Academy. — ASH/ZN
