The foundation of Jahrom university of medical sciences dates back to 1977 when Shiraz University of Medical Sciences established a medical school in Jahrom and admitted 40 medical students. Following the 1979 Islamic revolution of Iran the university suspended for almost 7 years and began its work again in 1986 by admitting 90 medical and 20 nursing students. 10 years later in 1996, the medical school of Jahrom dissented from Shiraz University of Medical Sciences and promoted to the independent "Jahrom school of medical sciences". The school promoted to "Jahrom university of medical sciences" in 2007.