The Department of Anatomy and Embryology is one of the genuine departments of the faculty of medicine at Al-Quds University (founded in1994). Our aim is the superiority in teaching and research, within a welcoming and supportive work environment for both students and staff.
Anatomy and Embryology
The Mission of the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology is to carry out basic research of recognized excellence, and evidence-based teaching in physiology and pharmacology for medical students, expanding on our track record of innovation and excellence in both research and teaching.
To realize this mission, the program seeks to develop innovative teaching methods to improve and simplify anatomy and embryology education and to create courses to meet the educational needs of students through the understanding of the basic anatomical structure of the human body and its clinical application to prepare students for the following clinical years of their study.
Academic Staff
Mustafa Nakhaleh
Lecturer - Surgery
Mohammad-Baker Abu-Snaina
Lecturer - MD
Ziyad Al-Zeer
Lecturer - MD, PhD
Mutaz Bsharat
Lecturer - MD
Anas Asafrah
Lecturer - MD
Saed Akkawi
Assistant Professor - PhD
Administrative Staff
Diaa Ghnemat
Teaching Assistant - MD
Loay Jaffal
Teaching Assistant - MD
Ro’a Qafisheh
Teaching Assistant - MD
Ahmad Shhab
Teaching Assistant - MD
Lina Radwan
Teaching Assistant - MD
Maram Abu Ajamya
Teaching Assistant - MD
Thama Abu Fara
Teaching Assistant - MD
Shireen Hamdan
Technician - BSc
Aram Qabajeh
Technician - BSc
Amal Abu-Hamediah
Technician - BSc
Majeda Almobasher
Technician - MSc
Regular (Fixed) Courses
| Course Title | Course Number | Credit Hours | Sequence (Year) |
| General Anatomy and Embryology | 6101111 | 2.5 + 0.5 | 1st Year Medical |
| Anatomy I | 0601121 | 2 + 1 | 1st Year Dental |
| Anatomy II | 0601213 | 1 +1 | 2nd year Dental |
| Anatomy III | 0601224 | 2 + 1 | 2nd year Dental |
| Embryology | 0601124 | 2 | 1st Year Dental |
| Anatomy | 1214121 | 3 | 1st Year Pharmacy |
System Based Courses
| Discipline | Course Title | Sequence (Year) |
| Anatomy | Cardiovascular System | 2nd Year Medical |
| Respiratory System | ||
| Digestive System | 3rd Year Medical | |
| Renal System | ||
| Reproductive System | ||
| Endocrine System | ||
| Neuroscience I | ||
| Neuroscience II | ||
| Blood and lymphoreticular System | ||
| Skin and locomotor System | ||
| Embryology | Cardiovascular System | 2nd Year Medical |
| Respiratory System | ||
| Renal System | 3rd Year Medical | |
| Reproductive System | ||
| Neuroscience I | ||
| Skin and locomotor system |