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The distribution of medical schools in Syria before the war. 1. Tishreen University (Latakkia) 2. Al-Andalus University for Medical Sciences (Tartous.) 3. University of Aleppo 4. Al-Baath University (Homs) 5. University of Qalamoon (Deir Aityah) 6. Damascus University 7. Syrian Private University (Damascus) 8. Al-Furat University (Deir ez-Zor.)