Al-Kindy College of Medicine graduate Ali Al-Sajjad Hussein Basheer has added a new milestone to the College’s academic record by winning second place in the National Creativity & Excellence Award exam, hosted by the College of Medicine – University of Baghdad with the participation of top medical graduates from Iraqi universities, and attended by Dean Prof. Dr. Mohammed Shihab Al-Aidani.
The examination was held in a well-organized academic setting under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Ameen Al-Alwani, Dean of the College of Medicine, with on-site follow-up by Prof. Dr. Raghad Al-Hashimi, Vice-President of the University of Baghdad for Administrative Affairs, and Prof. Dr. Salah Al-Fatlawi, Head of the Supervision and Scientific Evaluation Apparatus at the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, alongside several deans of medical-group colleges. Strict adherence to ministerial regulations and guidelines was emphasized to ensure fairness and transparency in evaluation.
This distinction embodies the outcomes of an integrated system at Al-Kindy that combines curriculum modernization, precise measurement and evaluation, and comprehensive academic and professional student support—reflecting the College’s academic rigor and its graduates’ ability to compete nationally in high-credibility standardized examinations. The success also highlights the value of institutional collaboration among colleges, university leadership, and national quality-assurance bodies, and affirms that continuous investment in students’ skills and in educational and clinical-training practices directly strengthens the readiness of young physicians to serve the community.
The College’s Deanery affirms that what Ali Al-Sajjad Hussein Basheer has achieved is not merely an individual success, but a clear indicator of the College’s sound academic direction toward internationally benchmarked medical education grounded in measurable learning outcomes, with a firm commitment to a culture of continuous improvement and the exchange of expertise at the university and ministerial levels.
On this occasion, Al-Kindy College of Medicine renews its commitment to supporting its students and graduates, expanding academic partnerships, and further developing assessment and evaluation tools to ensure high-quality educational outcomes that translate into better healthcare for the community.
