As part of its international engagements and efforts to expand scientific cooperation, Dr. Bakhtiari, chancellor of Smart University of Medical Sciences, along with Dr. Seyed Ahmad Ahmadi, Vice chancellor for International Affairs, and Dr. Shahriar Eslamitabar, Legal Director of the University, held an official meeting with Michael Karp, a representative of Dopfer Gruppe, and Dr. Firoozi.

The meeting, focused on strengthening international academic and educational partnerships, began with an introduction to SMUMS. Dr. Ahmadi welcomed the guests and provided a comprehensive overview of the university, highlighting its recent scientific achievements. Emphasizing the role of international collaboration in advancing medical sciences and technology, he reaffirmed SMUMS’s commitment to global standards and its active pursuit of partnerships with leading institutions worldwide.

Dr. Firoozi then introduced Dopfer Gruppe, outlining its achievements and areas of expertise. He emphasized the group's role in promoting international scientific and educational collaborations and highlighted potential opportunities for joint initiatives.

Dr. Bakhtiari, then elaborated on the university’s strengths and capabilities, highlighting its scientific and research infrastructure. He emphasized SMUMS’s readiness to collaborate in areas such as advanced medical technologies, online education, and international partnerships. Additionally, he highlighted the university’s summer semester program, which currently serves over 70 universities nationwide, describing it as a key initiative for expanding educational access and learning opportunities for students.

Dr. Eslamitabar, Legal Director of SMUMS, highlighted the increasing interest in traditional medicine in Europe, particularly in Germany, and underscored the importance of academic cooperation and knowledge exchange in this field. He also emphasized the need for translating educational courses, noting that this effort is essential for fostering effective international collaborations.

At the conclusion of the meeting, both parties reaffirmed their commitment to fostering long-term partnerships in education, research, and academic collaboration. They recognized the meeting as a key milestone in strengthening ties between SMUMS and Dopfer Gruppe and expressed confidence that these interactions would create new opportunities for students while advancing innovative healthcare technologies.