Sana’a – Yemeni female doctor Israa Waheeb Al-Sharabi, a graduate of the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Science and Technology (UST), has been awarded a scholarship to pursue her PhD through a joint academic program between St George’s, University of London and the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, which are among the premier global institutions in medical education and scientific research.
Dr. Israa is a graduate of the nineteenth batch (2018–2019) from the Faculty of Medicine and currently works at St George’s, University of London. She previously earned her Master’s degree in Public Health and Community Medicine (Maternal and Child Health) from King’s College London.
In this context, the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Science and Technology, Dr. Abdullah Al-Mukhlafi, expressed his pride and joy in this significant achievement, praising the distinction of the Faculty’s graduates in international forums.
Al-Mukhlafi stated: “How wonderful are the moments when news of our graduates’ success reaches us. I extend my sincere congratulations and best wishes to our daughter and graduate, Dr. Israa Waheeb Al-Sharabi, for obtaining a PhD scholarship in partnership between two of the most prestigious medical education institutions in Britain and the world.”
He added: “All the best to you, Dr. Israa. May God grant you success, and may we soon see you as a global figure and a shining star in the world of public health and medicine. May God benefit others through you and your knowledge.”
This achievement reflects the outstanding academic caliber of the outputs of the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Science and Technology and their ability to compete in the world’s most prestigious academic institutions, thereby enhancing the presence of Yemeni competencies in the medical field internationally.

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