Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan Organizes Free Medical Day in Al-Muwaqqar DistrictAl-Zaytoonah University of Jordan organized a comprehensive free medical day at Umm Batma Secondary School for Boys in Al-Muwaqqar District. The event was held in partnership with the Faculty of Pharmacy, the Faculty of Nursing, the Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, and the University Health Center, along with a number of physicians from both the public and private sectors. The event took place on Friday, November 21, 2025, and was attended by the University's Vice President, Professor Dr. Tariq Al-Qarm, the Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy, Professor Dr. Alaa Al-Hasban, the Dean of the Faculty of Nursing, Dr. Hassan Abu Al-Ruz, and the Dean of the Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Professor Dr. Samah Husni, in addition to several faculty and administrative staff members.The medical day witnessed a large turnout from residents of the area across all age groups. Medical staff provided a full range of free health services, including medical examinations, specialized consultations, and the distribution of medications, as well as health awareness sessions covering various topics. Some cases requiring more advanced care were referred to nearby health centers and hospitals to ensure they received appropriate treatment. The participating medical clinics offered a variety of services, including: diabetes screenings for men and women, blood pressure checks, blood tests, internal medicine, alternative medicine, dentistry, physiotherapy for men and women, specialized pediatric physiotherapy, orthopedics, cardiac surgery, general medicine, and dermatology. A total of 460 citizens were treated.Several specialists participated in the medical day, including: Dr. Ibrahim Al-Sharif (alternative medicine), Dr. Khaled Al-Akka (internal medicine), Dr. Rana Mufid Al-Kayali (family medicine), Dr. Hassan Al-Jawhari (neurology), Dr. Hassan Al-Qaisi (orthopedics), Dr. Ahmed Bazid (dentistry), Dr. Ali Abu Rumman (cardiac surgery), Dr. Muhannad Al-Zagha (general medicine), and Dr. Maysoun Marai (dermatology).The physiotherapy clinic team, comprised of faculty members from the College of Applied Medical Sciences, and the blood pressure and diabetes screening team, made up of nursing students, also participated. They provided their services within a professional and organized environment that ensured high-quality care and a smooth service delivery for beneficiaries. This medical day was organized as part of Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan's efforts to enhance its social responsibility and solidify its role in serving the local community by providing high-quality healthcare services that contribute to raising health awareness and facilitating citizens' access to medical care. The organizers also affirmed that the university is committed to implementing such initiatives in various regions of the Kingdom, in line with its mission to support the health sector and promote a culture of volunteerism among its students, faculty, and medical staff.
The Department of Physical Therapy at the Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences conducted a workshop at Ma'in Hot Springs entitled "The Role of Hydrotherapy in Improving Women's Health." The workshop aimed to raise awareness among attendees about the importance of physical therapy, particularly hydrotherapy, in preventing postpartum complications, reducing complications and illnesses in women during menopause, and encouraging natural childbirth in water. Students from the Department of Physical Therapy at Al-Zaytoonah University participated in the workshop, along with members of the local community and the Ministry of Health. A member of the Jordanian Parliament was also present. All attendees praised the effective participation of the Department of Physical Therapy at Al-Zaytoonah University and its role in spreading community awareness.
Among the activities of attending the Cerebral Palsy Symposium and the distinguished attendance of students from the Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Department of Physical Therapy, Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan, with Dr. Imran Al-Hawatmeh, the supervisor of the day, and under the patronage of Prof. Dr. Samah Hosni, Dean of the Faculty.
Ramadan Iftar for the Al-Hashemi Charitable Orphan Care Society (3/24/2025)
"Healthy Teacher, Healthy Student" Initiative (4/30/2025)
A volunteer convoy from the Physiotherapy Department to the Cerebral Palsy Care Foundation
Student visit to Nabil Khashman Center for Prosthetics (June 28-29, 2025)
A scientific educational meeting on artificial intelligence in physiotherapy entitled:" physiotherapy in the light of modern technology and artificial intelligence" was held in the presence of the representative of the Supreme president of universities and professors of Jordanian universities.
A field visit to the Faculty of Nursing to the maternity laboratory to enrich the information of the women's health course.
Visit the nursery department at the university to assess the motor development of children.
A visit to the Community Development Center in Madaba Governorate by third-year students in the course of physiotherapy for women's health, a meeting was held with a group of women present and a discussion was held on various health topics of interest to women under the conditions of pregnancy and childbirth.
The reception of new students in the specialty of physiotherapy at the beginning of the second semester of 2022-2023. The reception was held at the Sufyan Merai Amphitheater in the presence of faculty members. The ceremony included various paragraphs of a presentation of students ' talents and asking questions of students to the dean of the faculty Prof. Samah Hosny.
A number of physiotherapy students participated in the pillars of the participating countries in the annual Community Exhibition at Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan.
Celebration of the Jordanian Independence Day
Participation in the iftar of the Egyptian community in the holy month of Ramadan, where a good number of students of the physiotherapy department attended the iftar held in the Central University restaurant.
The reception of two students of Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan who wear prostheses in the splint Material Laboratory and a dialogue session was held about the life of prosthetics owners and the difficulties they face.
The Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences at Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan attaches great importance to serving the community by meeting the existing and expected needs and requirements of the community from specialized human cadres in the field of physiotherapy.The Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences also interacts with its community by breaking out of its traditional role outside its walls and interacting with the community, not only through graduates. Rather, the Faculty interacts with the issues of society and its educational needs, and continuous guidance and consultation, through holding seminars and lectures in the field of physiotherapy specialization.The Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences has a role in serving the local community, through: Visiting the splints department at Al-Isra Hospital for an activity related to the material of splints and prostheses and a tour was made in the Department under the guidance of specialists.