en Medical Education Medical Education Original Research Original Research <span style="font-size:13pt"><span style="text-justify:kashida"><span style="text-kashida:0%"><span style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif"><span style="font-style:italic"><b>&nbsp;&nbsp;</b><b><span style="font-size:9.0pt"><span style="font-style:normal">&nbsp; Background: </span></span></b><span style="font-size:9.0pt"><span style="font-style:normal">The higher education system is undergoing a significant transformation, shifting from its traditional role of knowledge production to embracing the concept of entrepreneurial universities. This shift aims to align with global development processes by not only generating knowledge and ideas but also translating them into actionable outcomes. In this article, we explore solutions toward (Third-Generation University) Entrepreneurial Universities and propose policy solutions to facilitate this transition.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br> <span style="font-size:13pt"><span style="text-justify:kashida"><span style="text-kashida:0%"><span style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif"><span style="font-style:italic"><span style="font-size:9.0pt"><span style="font-style:normal">&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Methods: </b>This study adopts a qualitative approach, utilizing an analytical research framework for policy development. The research aims to identify &quot;policy solutions for transforming to third-generation universities by implementing changes in medical education.&quot; The study was conducted in three stages: a comprehensive literature review, the Delphi method, and the Policy dialogue (policy discussions) to finalize policy options.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br> <span style="font-size:13pt"><span style="text-justify:kashida"><span style="text-kashida:0%"><span style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif"><span style="font-style:italic"><span style="font-size:9.0pt"><span style="font-style:normal">&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Results:</b> Several solutions were identified, including the development of support models for entrepreneurial activities, structural and organizational reforms, capacity-building for medical sciences universities based on regional needs, and fostering mutual and effective collaboration with industry. Among these, three key policy options were prioritized: (1) Revising and reforming medical education programs, (2) Formulating support models for entrepreneurial activities, and (3) Restructuring the functional framework of universities.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br> <span style="font-size:13pt"><span style="text-justify:kashida"><span style="text-kashida:0%"><span style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif"><span style="font-style:italic"><span style="font-size:9.0pt"><span style="font-style:normal">&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Conclusion:</b> The process of driving change is multi-faceted and time-intensive. To ensure success, changes and innovative approaches should be introduced through educational programs and structured curricula. Implementing effective change models and providing necessary support to students across various medical science disciplines are critical steps in this transformation.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br> <span style="font-size:13pt"><span style="text-justify:kashida"><span style="text-kashida:0%"><span style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif"><span style="font-style:italic"><span style="font-size:9.0pt"><span style="font-style:normal"></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br> &nbsp; Entrepreneurial Universities, Third-Generation University, Medical Sciences, Policy solutions, Stakeholder Analysis 139 148 http://mjiri.iums.ac.ir/browse.php?a_code=A-10-6116-3&slc_lang=en&sid=1 Mohammad Mahboubi mm59m@yahoo.com 200319475328460096666 200319475328460096666 No Department of Public Health, Abadan University of Medical Sciences, Abadan, Iran Taha Nasiri dr.tahaf5@yahoo.com 200319475328460096667 200319475328460096667 Yes Health Management Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Sadra Taheri Maleki dr.tahanasiri@gmail.com 200319475328460096668 200319475328460096668 No Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Majid Ghorbanniya Delavar 200319475328460096669 200319475328460096669 No Student Research Committee, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Babak Rastegarimehr 200319475328460096670 200319475328460096670 No Department of Public Health, Abadan University of Medical Sciences, Abadan, Iran