School of Health Management and Information Sciences

About

School of Management and Medical Informatics was established in 2001. However, the history of the current available programs dates back to 1984 when the first students were recruited to study Medical Informatics and Statistics at Kavar Health Institute. The Institute was then transferred to Shiraz and the Faculty of Health was founded. In 1995, the Faculty began to admit students to the Bachelor of Science in Hospital Administration.   

In 2001, all the majors in the field of medical management which were offered at the Faculty of Health were separated from the Faculty and formed a new school called the School of Medical Management and Information. Gradually, different degree programs including Master of Health Services Management (2005), Master of Health Economics (2009), Master of Medical Informatics and Health Information Technology (2011), and a Ph.D. in the field of Health Service Management (2011) were launched at the School of Medical Management and Information. The School continued with its graduate education activities and admitted students to the Ph.D. in "Health Information Management" and "Health in Emergencies and Disasters" in 2016 and the Ph.D. in “Health Economics” in 2021.

As the School moved forward, eminent researchers and educators have been involved with the community. Currently, approximately 22 faculty members are teaching and conducting research at SUMS School of Health Management and Information Sciences. The School houses two departments and a research center known as Health Human Resources Research Center. Besides, an international peer-reviewed academic journal, Journal of Health Management & Information Science (JHMI), is published by the School every season. 

Programs

As for the year of 2022, the following programs are offered by SUMS School of Health Management and Information Sciences:

Program Name	B.Sc.	M.Sc.	Ph.D.
Health Economics
Health in Emergencies and Disasters
Health Information Management
Health Information Technology
Health Services Management
Medical Informatics

Campus Facilities

Major research, teaching, learning, recreation, and welfare investments have been made at SUMS to ensure that our community is offered the benefits of a top-notch research university. Theses facilities are located around SUMS campuses and offer services to all SUMS students, faculty, and staff. The range of these facilities that are available at the school of Management and Medical Informatics are as follow:

Educational Facilities 

•     7 classrooms
•     A conference halls
•     A computer lab. with 20 internet accessed-computer systems with all necessary software
•     A practice room
•     A computer room for Master students
•     A computer room for Ph.D. students
•     Other facilities:
  •  140 computers
  • 16 scanners
  •  13 video projectors
  •  9 laptops and notebooks
  • 30 printers
  •  3 Xerox devices
  •  2 smart boards
  • A library with:
  •    6766 volumes of Persian books
  •    1471 volumes of English books
  •   196 E-books
  •   895 theses and research reports in print  (available at the School)

Recreation and Welfare Facilities

•  Gym (various sport equipment for aerobic and professional bodybuilding)
•  Self service
•  Praying hall
•  Student transportation services

Contact Details

Dean: Dr. Zahra Kavoosi

Email Address:  education_mgsch@sums.ac.ir

Address: School of Health Management and Information Sciences, Almas     

Building, Alley 29, Ghasrodasht St., Shiraz, Iran

Zip Code:  71336 - 54361

Tel.: (+98 71) 32 34 07 74 - 8

Fax: (+98 71) 32 34 00 39