Participation of students in medical research would increase the quality and quantity of research in a durable manner. Research training is one of the most important components of medical education, as the American Association of Medical Colleges recommends that medical students can develop their problem-solving skills by participating in research projects…

The 10th International Congress of Iranian Organ Transplantation Society (IRSOT) was held in May 18–20, 2011 in the city of Shiraz, southern Iran. The Congress was attended by around 700 participants including 15 transplant surgeons or clinicians from the region, Europe and the United States. The congress was a forum for sharing ideas, experience and research findings among transplant researchers. During the Congress, in two sessions, almost 50 posters and 40 oral presentations were presented various aspects of organ transplantation.

Introduction: In order to understand the cellular and tissue damages or changes in various diseases, it is imperative to be knowledgeable about the normal structure of different tissues. The Histology course, which is taught in the first year of medicine in Iran, is supposed to provide such knowledge. In this study, we did evaluate this course for its methods of teaching as well as clinical relevance.Methods: A self-style questionnaire, containing 14 statements in Likert scale, covering different aspects of course evaluation was distributed among medical students, entry 1375, and was collected after completion. Results: The response rate was 53% (80 out of 150). The respondents did not respond to all questions. The students believed that the number of Histology credits was more than they expected for medical students (56%). They felt that the method of histology teaching was motivational for clinical learning (50%). However, it also resulted in memorizing (77%), but not critical thinking (53%) or problem solving (65%) abilities. The respondents also believed that deleting histology from general medical curriculum did not benefit clinical learning (82%), as they felt that the theoretical (82%) as well as lab sessions of the course (82%) were necessary for learning clinical subjects. However, they believed that course material constituted detailed materials with no clinical relevance (62%), without which it was also possible to understand clinical concepts (60%). The students also believed that the course content was more beneficial for training histologists rather than medical students (55%), and suggested to arrange short periods of clinical training for the course instructors (86%). Conclusion; The results show that although medical students, entry 1375 felt that Histology course was required for clinical learning, they believed that it was not clinically relevant, and its method of teaching did not promote their mental intellectual activities.

the 13th Congress of the Middle East Society of Organ Transplantation (MESOT) was held in December 12– 15, 2012, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Participants of this Congress consisted of physicians, surgeons, scientists, organ procurement personnel, and nurses who were interested in different aspects of solid organ and tissue transplantation. Besides the well-known topics on transplantation, the Congress this year also covered ethical aspects of organ donation to combat transplant commercialism, organ trade and unethical conducts.

The 4th Iranian International Headache Congress was held in Tehran, Iran, from September 16 to 18, 2015. The congress was supported by Iranian Neurological Association under the auspicious of International Headache Society.340 physicians and researchers participated in the congress among them Professor A. Rapoport, Professor R. Cowan, Professor H. Bolay, Dr. F. Maniyar, and Dr. H.Ansari were the international guests.

Dear Editor,I am writing to you today to express my excitement and insights from the recently concluded 24th National Congress and the 10th International Student Congress. The event was held in Milad Tower in Tehran from October 4-6, 2023 (1). The Ministry of Health arranges this event in different cities annually (2, 3), which was hosted by Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences in 2023. It proved to be a resounding success, attracting a diverse group of scientists, researchers, and experts in medical science from around the world.The congress was attended by 1,200 researchers from across the country. There was a total of 74 panels, consisting of 26 lecture panels and 48 poster panels. Additionally, 600 articles were submitted, covering various topics in medical science such as clinical and basic sciences, artificial intelligence, and pharmaceutical innovation. Following a thorough evaluation, a total of 281 articles were carefully chosen from the submissions as potential candidates for publication in the Trauma Monthly Journal (see attached file).The organizers, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences and the Trauma Monthly Journal, should be highly praised for their collaborative efforts in establishing a dynamic platform that promotes effective communication and collaboration among medical experts. The scientific committee's dedication to using the congress's outcomes, especially the selected trauma-related articles for publication, demonstrates their strong commitment to advancing the field.I believe that the 24th National Congress and the 10th International Student Congress have significantly contributed to advancing medical science, especially in the field of trauma. The publication of the selected articles in Trauma Monthly Journal will undoubtedly serve as a valuable resource for researchers, clinicians, and students.Sincerely,[Mohammad Rezapour]Scientific secretary of the 24th annual congress of medical students.

Dear Editor: Every year Iranian students of medical sciences share the results of their research projects in the Annual Research Congress of Iranian Medical Sciences Students (ARCIMSS) [1, 2]. This year, the 13th congress was held by the student research committee (SRC) of Babol University of medical sciences in Babolsar town from October 9th to 12th of 2012.

The scientific study of the nervous system has increased significantly during the recent years. Driven by an ever-expanding base of knowledge, we were encouraged to hold the international Basic and Clinical Neuroscience Congress 2012.The Basic and Clinical Neuroscience Congress 2012 is organized by Tehran University of Medical Sciences and will take place on November 7-9, 2012 in Razi Convention Center, Tehran, Iran.

Introduction: Investigations into continuing education programs are necessary to identify the needs and priorities, motivate the participants, and improve their benefits. This study was performed to assess dentists’ viewpoints about the aims, the content, and the relevant factors in the prosthodontics congress. Materials & Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted on 270 dentists participating in the 16th Iranian Dental Association Congress (2016). The questionnaire consisted of demographic data and 12 statements, with six statements supporting participation in the Congress and six against it. Likert scale was used to score the questionnaire, and its validity was evaluated with t-test. The participants’ attitudes were determined, and the relevant factors were assessed with regression analysis. Results: 4% of the dentists had a highly positive attitude towards participating in the congress, 73% had a negative attitude, 22. 6% had a negative attitude, and 0. 4% had a highly negative attitude. The most important reason for a positive attitude was discussions and debates in the Congress (93%), followed by making more money (71%), and the least motivation (6. 6%) was familiarity with new methods and tools. Conclusion: Although the participants’ positive attitudes were at a favorable level, their motivation was not favorable, causing some concern. Most dentists participated in continuing education programs with non-scientific motives. Measures are recommended for improving motivations for participating in congresses.