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I am at the Islamic University of Gaza with the faculty of Medicine and Dr. Mofeed M. Mokhallalati along with Imam Husam Khalil Ayesh They started their medical school 3 years ago and it is very impressive.  There are some great opportunities for Western Universities to partner if they are willing - yes there are challeges - but none that can’t be overcome.  It’s worth it, if you believe in it. 

B:  What is your vision for the medical school?

Dr. M:  My vision I would like our medical school to be a reference for medical practice in Gaza.

B:  What is your biggest challenge?

Dr. M:  The shortage of experienced well-qualified faculty teachers.

B:  Would you accept Western professors who wanted to come for a semester to teach here?

Dr.M:  With great pleasure.  I myself am a Western graduate and have the Irish citizenship!  I gradutead from the College of Surgeons in Ireland.

B:  I have been told that there are over 500 Phd degreed Palestinians in Gaza - is that true?

Dr. M:  It’s more than that.

B:  I’ve also been told the Palestinians are some of the most educated people in the world - and that your literacy rate in Gaza is non-existent - is that true?

Dr. M:  Yes, but not the most.  It is because our difficult situation our main tools.  Our main resources in fact is education.

B:  I have been very impressed as a westerner with the Gazan’s I have met.  There are many stereotypes that I have found are not accurate.  I am hopeful that you will have a fantastic future.