Naypyitaw State Academy opens Faculty of Medicine

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