The Faculty of Medicine of Monastir (FMM) has a history and tradition in research development and training in the field of research. The achievements in this field have evolved according to objectives, resources, and continuous assessment of the academic and socio-economic impact obtained. The different deanship teams have worked since the establishment of our institution to promote these activities in line with the institutional mission and with the objective of valorizing and shining in our regional, national, and international environment.
The position of Vice Dean for Research was created and introduced into the organizational structure of the faculty since 2011, and it has been maintained and strengthened by successive deanship teams.
The missions of this department were to:
- Define priority research areas for FMM in coordination with national priorities and citizens’ needs.
- Enhance the quality of research training.
- Strengthen coordination and collaboration among the different research structures within FMM and external research structures.
- Improve the visibility and impact of our institution in the field of research.
The Faculty of Medicine of Monastir has always organized its research activities in alignment with established national research policies, prioritized based on the needs of the Tunisian population and our healthcare system.
At the national level, the national research organization is ensured by the General Directorate of Scientific Research (GDSR) under the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, in collaboration with the National Committee for the Evaluation of Scientific Research Activities (NCESRA), and governed by several laws, mentioned later in this document and attached to it.