About the Center:

The Center for Academic and Health Policy was established at Tehran University of Medical Sciences in 2006 to support evidence-informed decision-making and policymaking. Using rigorous scientific methods, the Center evaluates decisions and policies related to the University and the health system and applies and contextualizes evidence-informed approaches and methods for decision support and decision-making. Its primary focus is to support strategic decision-making at the senior management level of the University in the areas of education, research, healthcare delivery, and resource management.

 

Research Focus Areas

• Evidence-Informed Decision-Making and Policymaking
• University Development Planning, Implementation, and Monitoring
• Capacity Building for Decision Support
• Applied and Problem-Oriented Research
• Participatory and Interdisciplinary Research
• Knowledge Translation

 

Expertise, Facilities & Research Services

• Policy Analysis and Strategic Planning
• University Service Excellence and Quality Improvement
• Monitoring and Evaluation
• Foresight and Future Studies

 

Collaboration Opportunities

• Joint applied and policy-oriented research projects
• Comparative and multi-institutional studies
• Faculty and researcher exchange
• Joint training and capacity-building programs
• Collaborative publications and knowledge translation activities

 

Director & Key Researchers

• Name of the Director: Dr Akbar Fotouhi
• Name(s) of Deputy Director(s): Dr Azadeh Sayarifard
• Dr Fatemeh Rajabi (Faculty member)
• Dr Alireza Hemmati (Faculty member)
• Dr Hanieh Sadat Sajadi (Faculty member)

 

Selected Achievements

• Development of the Tehran University of Medical Sciences Institutional Map
• Contribution to the formulation of the University’s four-year development plans
• Compilation of books documenting the University’s achievements, progress, and development plans
• Contribution to the preparation of the University’s performance reports 
• Contribution to the development and adaptation of clinical practice guidelines

 

Why Collaborate with Us?

 Nearly two decades of experience in evidence-informed academic and health policymaking

 Direct engagement with senior university managers and key stakeholders

 Expertise in applied, participatory, and interdisciplinary research

 Established capacity in strategic planning, monitoring and evaluation, and knowledge translation

 Experience in translating research evidence into institutional policies, development programs, and practical recommendations

 

Contact Information: Official name of the Center: Center for Academic and Health Policy (CAHP)Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS) Postal Address: No. 12, Nosrat East Street, North Kargar Street, Tehran, Iran Telephone: +982166495859 Email: cahp@tums.ac.ir Website: https://urdc.tums.ac.ir Google Maps location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/5EtGngfrU9aRkHbB6