Iran (known as Persia in ancient time) is recognized as the cradle of civilization. Persia was one of the intellectual center of academic knowledge in ancient times and the gathering place for renowned scientists from all civilizations of the ancient world.
The practice and study of medical sciences in Persia has a long and prolific history. The Iranian academic centers like Jundishapur (Gundeshapur) University (3rd century AD) were a breeding ground for the union among scientists from different civilizations. According to historical records, in 550 AD, the world’s first medical conference was held in Ctesiphon upon Sassanid King’s order in which hundreds of physicians from Persia and other countries attended this congress; a historical event that Ferdowsi (Iranian renowned poet) versifies in eternal epic Shahnameh.
Iran is the second largest economy in the region, with an estimated Gross Domestic Product in 2014 of US$406.3 billion. It also has the second largest population of the region, with an estimated 78.5 million people in 2014 and following Iran and 5+1 agreement on July 2015 and successfully implementation of JCPOA, all US, EU and UN sanctions on Iran will be lifted by March-June 2016 resulting in opening doors to world prominent manufactures and mother companies and national economic blossoming.