As part of its efforts to promote the concepts of entrepreneurship and innovation within the academic environment, the Faculty of Medicine at Yarmouk University organized an introductory lecture about the Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Yarmouk University. The event was attended by a number of faculty members and students from various academic years and was sponsored by the Dean of the Faculty, Dr. Jumana Al-Suleiman.

The lecture hosted Professor Dr. Omar Qamouh, Director of the Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the university, who delivered a comprehensive presentation on the importance of entrepreneurial thinking in the medical field. He emphasized that innovation is no longer optional but a necessity to keep pace with rapid health developments and challenges.

During the session, Dr. Qamouh discussed the center’s operational mechanisms, outlining the services it provides, including technical support and specialized guidance, as well as training programs specifically designed to help students turn their ideas into viable projects. He also reviewed the application process to the center, from the idea stage to real-world implementation.

The lecture included interactive discussions and presentations of successful student projects that evolved from mere ideas into impactful entrepreneurial initiatives. These experiences added an atmosphere of enthusiasm and inspiration among the attendees and opened the door to questions about how to further develop entrepreneurial ideas within the faculty.

At the end of the session, the attendees expressed their appreciation for this initiative, which opens new horizons for students and supports their aspirations to combine medicine with innovation. This contributes to preparing a generation of doctors capable of making a positive impact on both the healthcare system and society at large.