Ramtha, August 19 (Petra) – Jordan University of Science and
Technology (JUST) President Khaled Al-Salem said on Wednesday that
the rapid medical advancements, particularly artificial intelligence,
are reshaping the future of medicine, diagnostic and treatment
mechanisms, education, and scientific research.

In opening remarks at the 10th International Conference, organized by
the JUST Faculty of Medicine, he stressed the importance of employing
technologies “responsibly and ethically,” thereby enhancing the role
of physicians, elevating the quality of healthcare, and preserving
its human essence.

The two-day conference, themed “Towards Clinical Excellence and
Innovation in Healthcare,” is attended by physicians, researchers,
and academics from various healthcare fields in Jordan and abroad.

The transformations align with the directives of His Majesty King
Abdullah II, which focus on investing in human capital, developing
education, empowering innovation, and leveraging technology to
strengthen a knowledge economy and Jordan’s competitiveness, Al-Salem
said.

He said developing medical education and integrating artificial
intelligence into teaching, practice, and scientific research has
become a national imperative to bolster Jordan’s status in education,
health, and scientific research fields.

Al-Salem noted that JUST had acquired the (ACGME-I) international
accreditation for postgraduate medical education (GME) Sponsoring
Institutions and residency programs, reflecting its advanced standing
in medical training, quality of education, and patient safety.

The opening session was attended by Royal Medical Services Director
General, Brigadier General Dr. Sahel Al-Hammouri, Jordanian Medical
Association President Dr. Issa Khashashneh, a number of Jordanian
health sector leaders, directors of public and private hospitals,
deans of faculties, and medical students from the university.

For his part, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, Dr. Firas Qarqar,
noted that the conference brings together a select group of
physicians, researchers, and specialists to exchange experiences and
discuss latest medical developments.

The conference, he pointed out, offers a specialized scientific
platform for dialogue and to review modern experiences and practices
in various medical specialties.

The conference focuses on clinical excellence and innovation in
healthcare, including artificial intelligence, digital health,
precision medicine, and modern medical technologies, in addition to
workshops, simulations, and interactive clinical training.

The scientific program covers such specialized medical topics as
internal medicine, surgery, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology,
cardiology, oncology, infectious diseases, neurology, and medical
education.

It also includes specialized sessions on AI, modern technologies and
treatments, acute care, mental health, advanced surgeries, women’s
health, and primary healthcare.

//Petra//SS