On January 29, 2025, an online course titled "Basics of Internationalization" was successfully conducted for the managers and vice presidents of international affairs from Jiroft University of Medical Sciences and other institutions within Pole 8. This initiative, organized by the Office of the Vice President for International Affairs at Iran University of Medical Sciences, aimed to enhance understanding of internationalization concepts and share valuable experiences.

The course featured insightful presentations on key topics related to the internationalization of higher education in the health sector, delivered by esteemed professors and experts:

• Internationalization of the University and its Difference from Globalization – Dr. Masoud Maleki Birjandi
• Fundamentals of Internationalization of Education – Dr. Mamak Eftekhari
• Fundamentals of Health Diplomacy – Dr. Ali Nemati
• International Accreditation and Rankings – Dr. Asgar Aghaei
• Health Tourism – Dr. Forough Kalantari

This course represents a significant step toward empowering international managers and vice presidents of medical universities, advancing the internationalization of higher health education.