College Council Meeting Minutes

The Al-Kindy College of Medicine Council at the University of Baghdad held its second meeting of the 2025–2026 academic year on September 26, 2025, chaired by Prof. Dr. Mohammed Shihab Ahmed Al-Eidani, Dean of the College, with Council members in attendance. Scientific and administrative agenda items were considered as part of efforts to implement the research plan and strengthen compliance with academic accreditation requirements.

The Council approved the inclusion of several studies in the current academic year’s research plan and recommended promoting a female faculty member to the rank of Assistant Professor after completion of the required academic procedures. It also addressed postgraduate matters, including a student’s failure to commence studies, replacement of a supervisor for a Higher Diploma in Family Medicine student, requests to defer studies and the handling of attendance-related cases among undergraduate students in accordance with the applicable regulations.

The meeting further reviewed the College staff performance appraisal report for 2023–2024, discussed institutional accreditation requirements and considered various administrative needs.

The University of Baghdad Presidency approved the minutes through correspondence issued by the University Council Secretariat on October 15, 2025, referring relevant items to the University’s Scientific Affairs, Academic Promotions and Postgraduate Studies departments for the completion of formal procedures. These measures support the University’s efforts to improve academic performance and develop the educational environment at Al-Kindy College of Medicine.

Al-Kindy College of Medicine Council at the University of Baghdad held its third meeting of 2025–2026 on September 26, 2025, chaired by Prof. Dr. Mohammed Shihab Ahmed Al-Eidani, Dean of the College, with Council members in attendance. The Council discussed scientific, academic and administrative matters and adopted decisions and recommendations aimed at improving the College’s educational services and performance.

In scientific affairs, the Council approved the inclusion of several studies in the 2024–2025 scientific research plan, based on recommendations of the relevant scientific committees, and recommended promoting a female faculty member to Assistant Professor after she had met the requirements. The Council also reviewed and approved the staff performance appraisal report for 2023–2024, discussed academic accreditation requirements and approved the referral of academic departments’ needs and development plans in line with accreditation standards.

Regarding postgraduate studies, the Council accepted a request by a faculty member to withdraw from supervising Higher Diploma in Family Medicine students and recommended appointing a replacement. It also considered the academic circumstances of a Family Medicine Higher Diploma student and made the necessary recommendations in accordance with applicable regulations and relevant Ministry correspondence. In addition, it approved issuing a no-objection letter to a female student wishing to continue her studies outside Iraq, subject to the required procedures.

In undergraduate affairs, the Council considered requests to defer studies and remove absence warnings. It approved deferrals for several students on documented medical grounds, removed certain absence warnings following verification of valid excuses and approved a first deferral for a fifth-year student due to health circumstances.

With respect to undergraduate tuition fees, the Council considered several reduction requests. It recommended reductions for students with documented medical or exceptional social circumstances, including the death of family breadwinners, while recommending against other requests where sufficient financial or social justification had not been established.

On administrative and legal matters, the Council discussed extensions of service for faculty members whose expertise was needed by the College and recommended approval for those meeting the applicable conditions. It also approved supplying academic departments with computers for teaching and scientific presentations and forwarding equipment requirements to the relevant University and Ministry authorities to complete procurement procedures.

Together, these decisions reflect the College’s determination to provide a supportive educational and research environment, improve institutional effectiveness and advance quality, academic accreditation and community service.

Al-Kindy College of Medicine Council at the University of Baghdad held its fourth meeting of the 2025–2026 academic year on November 25, 2025, chaired by Prof. Dr. Mohammed Shihab Ahmed Al-Eidani, Dean of the College and Chairperson of the Council. In the presence of Council members, scientific, academic and administrative matters were discussed and appropriate recommendations adopted under the applicable university regulations.

The Council began by confirming the minutes of its third meeting, held on October 26, 2025, and reviewing actions taken on previous matters to ensure completion of the required procedures and the smooth conduct of academic and administrative work.

Regarding scientific affairs, the Council reviewed the addition of several studies to the 2025–2026 research plan and recommended completing the approval procedures in line with the scientific committees’ recommendations. It also discussed the promotion of Assistant Prof. Dr. Laith Thamer Khazal to Professor and referred the matter to the Academic Promotions Division for the required formalities.

To improve medical education and fulfill accreditation requirements, the Council considered outstanding accreditation measures. It also discussed recognizing Al-Wasiti Teaching Hospital and Al-Shaab Hospital as clinical training centers for undergraduate students, with a view to expanding clinical training opportunities and practical skills development. The matter was referred to the Registration and Student Affairs Department.

In undergraduate affairs, the Council reviewed requests for tuition fee reductions and related social and financial circumstances and referred the applications to the Registration and Student Affairs Department. It also considered student Fatima Al-Zahraa Abdullah Yaseen’s request for an academic-year deferral and issued the appropriate recommendation.

The Council additionally discussed arrangements for student transfers or temporary hosting following their return from a study module, to regularize their academic status under the applicable rules. It examined the dates of the sixth-year supplementary comprehensive examinations for 2024–2025 and emphasized the need for appropriate academic and organizational preparations.

On administrative and legal matters, the Council discussed extending the service of Prof. Dr. Mohammed Jalal Hussein and Prof. Dr. Ghadeer Hikmat Majeed, given the College’s need for their academic expertise, and referred the matter to Human Resources for the required legal and administrative steps.

The Council also considered the payment of risk and infection allowances to postgraduate degree holders employed by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, referring the matter to the Finance Department for review under the applicable financial regulations.

The Acting President of the University of Baghdad reviewed and approved the minutes and referred specific items to the Scientific Affairs, Academic Promotions, Registration and Student Affairs, Human Resources and Finance departments for further action and specialist opinions.

These recommendations demonstrate the Council’s commitment to strengthening research and medical education, expanding clinical training, improving student and faculty administration and supporting quality, accreditation and institutional performance.

The Al-Kindy College of Medicine Council at the University of Baghdad held its fifth meeting of the 2025–2026 academic year on December 21, 2025, chaired by Prof. Dr. Mohammed Shihab Ahmed Al-Eidani, Dean of the College and Chairperson of the Council, with Council members in attendance. It discussed scientific, academic and administrative agenda items and adopted measures designed to improve institutional and educational performance.

The Council began by confirming the minutes of the fourth meeting, held on November 25, 2025, following the University President’s approval, and reviewed matters referred to the relevant departments at the University Presidency, including research plans, academic promotions, student affairs, human resources, financial affairs and the accreditation of training centers.

In scientific affairs, the Council considered the inclusion of several studies in the 2025–2026 research plan and recommended promoting Assistant Prof. Dr. Zaid Ihsan Ibrahim to Professor after the necessary academic and procedural requirements had been satisfied. It also discussed updating the College’s mission and learning outcomes in line with quality and accreditation requirements.

The Council reviewed the College’s sustainability plan for 2025–2026 and proposed measures addressing environmental, institutional and educational sustainability. It also discussed revising academic credit units in accordance with Ministry directives and examined faculty members’ weekly teaching loads to ensure a balanced distribution of responsibilities and lectures.

Regarding postgraduate studies, the Council considered a student’s request for a second extension in the Higher Diploma program and made the appropriate recommendation under the applicable rules. It also approved a study-leave plan aligned with the College’s academic needs, specialist disciplines and future development plans.

For undergraduate students, the Council examined tuition reduction requests and a student transfer request and made appropriate recommendations based on the applicable rules and each student’s social and academic circumstances. It also considered requests for academic-year deferrals from first- and sixth-year students, making decisions based on the documented reasons provided.

The Council reviewed an examination misconduct case, reaffirming the application of university examination regulations, and approved the first-semester final examination timetable for 2025–2026. It also discussed absence cases in Primary Health Care and took appropriate action after examining the supporting documents and excuses.

In administrative and legal matters, the Council considered Prof. Dr. Abdul-Hadi Lu’aibi Al-Rubaie’s request to be relieved of responsibility for the Obesity Unit and made the appropriate recommendation to ensure continuity of services and orderly allocation of duties.

These decisions form part of the Council’s work to improve the educational and research environment, strengthen academic program quality and organize student and faculty affairs in accordance with University and Ministry directives and accreditation and sustainability requirements.

Al-Kindy College of Medicine Council at the University of Baghdad held its sixth meeting of 2025–2026 on January 8, 2026, chaired by Prof. Dr. Mohammed Shihab Ahmed Al-Eidani, Dean of the College and Chairperson of the Council, with Council members in attendance. The Council discussed scientific, academic and administrative agenda items and adopted appropriate decisions and recommendations under applicable university regulations.

The Council began by confirming the minutes of the fifth meeting, held on December 21, 2025, and reviewing implementation of previous decisions and recommendations to ensure that academic and administrative work proceeded smoothly.

In scientific affairs, the Council considered approving several studies under the 2025–2026 research plan, based on the relevant scientific committees’ recommendations. The aim was to support faculty research activities and organize their scientific projects. The matter was referred to the University Presidency’s Scientific Affairs Department for formal processing.

The Council also addressed the establishment of permanent and temporary committees and the allocation of responsibilities among members to improve scientific and administrative management. It reviewed policy updates and amendments submitted by the Policies Committee and considered implementation mechanisms consistent with the applicable rules and institutional development requirements.

Regarding postgraduate studies, the Council considered a proposal to suspend the Higher Diploma in Family Medicine program in light of its academic and organizational requirements, referring the proposal to the University’s Postgraduate Studies Department for examination and opinion. It also discussed the study-leave plan and requests for no-objection letters from College employees wishing to pursue postgraduate studies, taking account of the College’s future academic needs.

In undergraduate affairs, the Council reviewed student applications for tuition fee reductions, including the individual social, economic and medical circumstances, and referred them to the Registration and Student Affairs Department for appropriate action.

The Council considered a request from sixth-year student Ali Jabbar Fadhil concerning incomplete clinical training in Pediatrics and his wish to carry it forward to the second examination round. It made the appropriate recommendation in accordance with the examination and academic regulations and approved the sixth-year supplementary examination results after verification and completion of formal procedures.

The Council also considered a temporary hosting request from second-year student Ali Mousa Haider Abdul-Jabbar of Hammurabi College of Medicine, University of Babylon, following completion of a study module, and made a recommendation in line with the applicable transfer and hosting rules.

Regarding faculty arrangements, the Council discussed Dr. Al-Mu’tasim Billah Abdul-Rahman Hajez’s request for one day per week of release time to teach at Al-Mustafa Private University and referred the matter to the University Presidency’s Human Resources Department for the required legal and administrative action.

The Acting President of the University approved the meeting minutes and referred relevant items to the Scientific Affairs, Postgraduate Studies, Registration and Student Affairs and Human Resources departments for appropriate action and specialist opinions.

The Council’s recommendations demonstrate its commitment to research, postgraduate programs, student welfare and academic administration, in line with quality and academic excellence priorities.

The Al-Kindy College of Medicine Council at the University of Baghdad held its seventh meeting of 2025–2026 on February 1, 2026, chaired by Prof. Dr. Mohammed Shihab Ahmed Al-Eidani, Dean of the College and Chairperson of the Council, with Council members in attendance. The Council considered scientific, academic and student-related matters and adopted appropriate recommendations under the applicable regulations.

The Council began by confirming the minutes of the sixth meeting, held on January 8, 2026, and reviewing progress on earlier decisions and recommendations to ensure proper implementation and efficient administration.

In scientific affairs, the Council considered approving research projects under the 2025–2026 research plan to coordinate faculty research and advance the College’s academic priorities. It reviewed the staff performance appraisal report for 2024–2025 and discussed its findings and indicators to improve university performance and institutional efficiency.

The Council also discussed the requirements for institutional accreditation and the measures needed to complete them, stressing the continued development of academic programs and the educational environment according to medical education quality and accreditation standards.

Regarding postgraduate studies, the Council discussed the study-leave plan in light of the College’s requirements for different specialties and future plans. It also considered issuing a no-objection letter to Mr. Anwar Jameel Kuraidi to pursue a master’s degree, referring the request to the University’s Scientific Affairs Department for formal processing.

In undergraduate affairs, the Council examined requests for tuition fee reductions, considering the applicants’ social and financial circumstances and referring the cases to Registration and Student Affairs for action under the applicable rules.

The Council discussed a request to host student Basma Hazem Falah from Al-Zahraa College of Medicine, University of Basrah, at Al-Kindy College of Medicine, and made the appropriate recommendation. It also examined the 2026–2027 admission plan under the Study in Iraq program to attract international students and expand the College’s academic and cultural engagement.

The Council considered a request from first-year student Maimouna Wissam Abdullah Khalaf to defer her studies and made a decision based on the supporting documents. It also reviewed the first-round examination grade summaries for students in years two through five following the required checks.

The Council approved the first-year end-of-first-semester examination timetable and emphasized the need for proper scientific and organizational arrangements, efficient examination administration and compliance with the approved examination regulations.

The Acting President of the University approved the seventh meeting minutes and referred specific matters to the Scientific Affairs, Quality Assurance and University Performance, Registration and Student Affairs, and Scholarships and Cultural Relations departments for the required action and opinions.

These decisions reflect the Council’s efforts to support scientific research, improve academic and institutional performance, manage student affairs and promote academic cooperation and international engagement.

Al-Kindy College of Medicine Council at the University of Baghdad held its eighth meeting of 2025–2026 on March 1, 2026, chaired by Prof. Dr. Mohammed Shihab Ahmed Al-Eidani, Dean of the College and Chairperson of the Council. The Council discussed scientific, academic and student-related agenda items and adopted decisions under the applicable university regulations.

The Council began by confirming the minutes of the seventh meeting, held on February 1, 2026, and reviewing implementation of earlier decisions and recommendations to ensure completion of outstanding actions and sound administration.

In scientific affairs, the Council considered approving a set of studies within the 2025–2026 research plan, based on the recommendations of the relevant scientific committees, in support of faculty research activities and scientific output across medical disciplines.

The Council reviewed several academic promotion cases, recommending the promotion of Assistant Prof. Dr. Wafaa Hazem Saleh to Professor and the promotion of Lecturer Dr. Sumaya Abdul-Hussein Ibrahim and Lecturer Dr. Samar Ahmed Jassim to Assistant Professor, following completion of the necessary academic and administrative requirements.

As part of efforts to improve clinical training, the Council discussed nominating a director for an Obstetrics and Gynecology training center at Al-Numan Teaching Hospital. The proposal was intended to coordinate clinical training and provide an appropriate learning environment. It was referred to the University’s Scientific Affairs Department for the formal procedures.

Regarding postgraduate studies, the Council reviewed a second-extension request from Muthanna Ahmed Hamdi Salman, a Higher Diploma in Family Medicine student, and made the appropriate recommendation. It also discussed supervisors for the thirteenth Higher Diploma in Family Medicine cohort to organize academic supervision and allocate students according to specialization and experience.

In undergraduate affairs, the Council considered tuition reduction requests, reviewed each student’s social and financial circumstances and referred the cases to Registration and Student Affairs for completion of the required procedures.

The President of the University approved the minutes and referred research and training-center matters to Scientific Affairs, promotions to the Academic Promotions Division, the extension request to Postgraduate Studies, and tuition reduction applications to Registration and Student Affairs.

These measures affirm the Council’s commitment to research, faculty development, clinical education, postgraduate studies and student support, in keeping with the University’s quality and institutional improvement objectives.

Al-Kindy College of Medicine Council at the University of Baghdad held its ninth meeting of the 2025–2026 academic year on March 8, 2026, chaired by Prof. Dr. Mohammed Shihab Ahmed Al-Eidani, Dean of the College and Chairperson of the Council, with Council members in attendance. The Council considered scientific, academic and student-related matters and adopted decisions and recommendations in accordance with applicable university regulations.

The Council began by confirming the minutes of its eighth meeting, held on March 1, 2026, and reviewing the implementation of earlier decisions to ensure that academic and administrative procedures were completed.

In scientific affairs, the Council reviewed the approval of several research projects under the 2025–2026 plan, based on recommendations from the relevant scientific committees, to coordinate faculty research and enhance scientific output across medical specialties.

It also discussed registering the scientific outputs of Assistant Prof. Dr. Ali Adnan Yousif under the 2023–2024 research plan and recommended completing the necessary documentation and registration with the relevant authorities. A separate scientific affairs committee report was also presented, and the Council took the appropriate action under university procedures.

In undergraduate affairs, the Council considered tuition fee reduction applications, reviewed the social and financial circumstances of the applicants and referred the requests to Registration and Student Affairs for completion of formalities.

The Council reviewed the final summary of first-semester examinations for first-year students in 2025–2026, discussing examination results and performance indicators to assess student progress and the educational process.

It also considered student Fatima Adil Mohammed’s request concerning her recorded absence percentage and made a recommendation after reviewing her explanation and supporting documents under the student attendance and examination regulations.

The Council considered first-year student Yasser Raad Ubaid’s request for an academic-year deferral and made the appropriate decision after reviewing the reasons and circumstances presented.

The Council further discussed shortening the duration of one sixth-year training course, considering the academic and organizational implications to ensure that the required learning outcomes were achieved and the quality of clinical education maintained.

The University President approved the ninth meeting minutes and referred research plan and scientific output registration matters to Scientific Affairs, and tuition reduction requests to Registration and Student Affairs, for completion of procedures and specialist opinions.

These decisions are part of the Council’s commitment to scientific research, documentation of academic output, monitoring student progress, and addressing individual academic and humanitarian circumstances in line with university quality standards.

Al-Kindy College of Medicine Council at the University of Baghdad held its tenth meeting of 2025–2026 on April 12, 2026, chaired by Prof. Dr. Mohammed Shihab Ahmed Al-Eidani, Dean of the College and Chairperson of the Council. The Council discussed scientific, academic and student-related matters on the agenda and adopted appropriate recommendations under the applicable university regulations.

The Council confirmed the minutes of the ninth meeting, held on March 8, 2026, and reviewed progress on its decisions to ensure the completion of required procedures.

In scientific affairs, the Council discussed approving several studies under the 2025–2026 research plan on the recommendation of the relevant scientific committees, in order to organize faculty research and advance medical scientific output.

It also considered academic promotions and recommended promoting Assistant Prof. Dr. Muhannad Munther Abdul-Ghani to Professor and Lecturer Dr. Haider Imran Hayat Ali and Lecturer Dr. Sama Atta Katti to Assistant Professor, subject to completion of each case’s academic and administrative requirements.

The Council discussed the programs and services provided by the Together to Protect People and the Environment Association and potential scientific, community and environmental collaboration to strengthen the College’s community service and promote health and environmental awareness. The matter was referred to the University’s Scientific Affairs Department for review and formal action.

In undergraduate affairs, the Council reviewed requests for tuition reductions and the relevant social and financial circumstances, recommending appropriate action under current regulations and referring applications to Registration and Student Affairs.

The Council examined several student absence cases: Zainab Abdul-Kareem Haleem, a fourth-year student in Primary Health Care; Shamsaa Ahmed Khalil, a fourth-year student in Surgery; Noor Mohammed Najah, a sixth-year student in Surgery; and Sajjad Hadi Ali, a sixth-year student in Surgery. It adopted suitable recommendations after examining their explanations and supporting documentation under the examination and student attendance rules.

The Council also considered a request from first-year student Hadi Taher Amin to defer the academic year and made the appropriate decision based on the submitted reasons and documents.

It approved the first-round clinical examination timetable for sixth-year students in 2025–2026 and stressed the need for academic and logistical preparations and coordination among departments and training centers to ensure examinations were conducted effectively and rigorously.

The University President approved the tenth meeting minutes, referring the research plan and association collaboration items to Scientific Affairs, promotions to the Academic Promotions Division and tuition reductions to Registration and Student Affairs for the necessary procedures.

The Council’s decisions reflect its continued support for research, academic promotions, community and environmental partnerships, student affairs and well-organized clinical assessments.

Al-Kindy College of Medicine Council at the University of Baghdad held its eleventh meeting of 2025–2026 on May 6, 2026, chaired by Prof. Dr. Mohammed Shihab Ahmed Al-Eidani, Dean of the College and Chairperson of the Council. The Council discussed scientific, academic and student matters and adopted recommendations under the applicable university regulations.

The Council confirmed the minutes of its tenth meeting, held on April 12, 2026, and reviewed the implementation of previous decisions to ensure effective academic and administrative follow-up.

In scientific affairs, the Council considered research projects under the 2025–2026 plan submitted by Prof. Dr. Batool Matar Mahdi Abdul-Sahib, Prof. Dr. Jameela Ghadhban, Assistant Prof. Dr. Ali Adnan and Assistant Lecturer Mohammed Yousif. It recommended completing the procedures to include these projects in the approved plan, thereby organizing research activities and encouraging continued scholarly publication.

Regarding postgraduate studies, the Council discussed supervision of Higher Diploma students, including arrangements for distributing students among supervisors based on academic specialization and experience to support their research progress and ensure the program’s requirements were met.

In undergraduate affairs, the Council considered tuition fee reduction requests, evaluating each applicant’s financial and social circumstances. Cases referred to Registration and Student Affairs included applications from students Sama Amer Abbas and Rasool Ahmed Ali for assessment under the relevant rules.

The Council discussed the timetable for sixth-year final practical examinations for 2025–2026, stressing academic and logistical preparations and coordination with departments and training centers to ensure effective and rigorous assessment.

The Council also approved the timetable for second-semester first-round final examinations in 2025–2026, emphasizing adherence to the approved dates and examination instructions and provision of all necessary arrangements.

It reviewed several requests to reconsider student absence percentages, examined the reasons and evidence in each case and made recommendations consistent with university rules and students’ academic progression.

The University President approved the eleventh meeting minutes and referred faculty research plan matters to Scientific Affairs and tuition reductions to Registration and Student Affairs for the required procedures.

The decisions underscore the Council’s commitment to supporting research, postgraduate supervision, undergraduate student affairs and well-prepared final examinations, in line with institutional quality priorities.

Al-Kindy College of Medicine Council at the University of Baghdad held its twelfth meeting of 2025–2026 on June 15, 2026, chaired by Prof. Dr. Mohammed Shihab Ahmed Al-Eidani, Dean of the College and Chairperson of the Council. The Council discussed scientific, academic and student-related matters and adopted appropriate decisions under current university regulations.

The Council confirmed the minutes of the eleventh meeting, held on May 6, 2026, and reviewed follow-up procedures to ensure that its recommendations and decisions were implemented.

In scientific affairs, the Council considered academic promotion cases involving faculty members Zaid Mohammed Yaseen Ali Yousif, Safaa Salman Meezan Finjan, Huda Saleem Hantoush Hameed and Ghaidaa Rifaat Hameed Mahdi. It recommended completing the necessary academic and administrative procedures and forwarding the cases to the University’s Academic Promotions Division.

The Council also considered adding research submitted by Sura Mohammed Dhawi, Intidhar Baqir Mohammed and Israa Mohammed Abdul-Khaliq to the 2025–2026 research plan, with a view to coordinating faculty research and supporting scientific output. The matter was referred to Scientific Affairs for formal processing.

The Council discussed registering research by Dr. Wasan Abdul-Razzaq Gharbi outside the approved research plan and adopted an appropriate recommendation, referring the work to the University’s Scientific Affairs Department for examination, approval and documentation under current procedures.

To support academic publications, the Council considered adopting a book by Prof. Dr. Batool Matar Mahdi as an accredited scientific reference and recommended completion of its evaluation and approval procedures. It also discussed a proposed revision of medical college curricula in line with advances in medical education and the requirements of quality assurance and accreditation.

Regarding postgraduate studies, the Council reviewed a proposal to update the curriculum of the Higher Diploma in Family Medicine, a qualification equivalent to a master’s degree, to reflect contemporary healthcare needs and recognized academic standards. The proposal was referred to the University’s Scientific Affairs Department for review and action.

In undergraduate affairs, the Council reviewed tuition reduction applications in light of the students’ social and economic circumstances and referred them to Registration and Student Affairs for action under the applicable rules.

The University President approved the twelfth meeting minutes and referred the research plan, research outside the plan, book adoption, curricular revisions and Higher Diploma program update to Scientific Affairs; promotion cases to Academic Promotions; and tuition reductions to Registration and Student Affairs.

These decisions reflect continued support for research, academic promotions, modern curricula and programs, scholarly work and appropriate consideration of students’ circumstances.

Al-Kindy College of Medicine Council at the University of Baghdad held its thirteenth meeting of 2025–2026 on June 23, 2026, chaired by Prof. Dr. Mohammed Shihab Ahmed Al-Eidani, Dean of the College and Chairperson of the Council. It considered scientific, academic and student matters and adopted appropriate decisions and recommendations under the applicable regulations.

The Council began by confirming the minutes of the twelfth meeting, held on June 15, 2026, and reviewing earlier matters to ensure completion of formal procedures and sound academic administration.

Regarding scientific affairs, the Council considered approving research projects under the 2025–2026 plan to strengthen faculty research and encourage scientific output across medical specialties.

It also discussed a scientific cooperation agreement with the University of Tehran to expand collaboration with universities and educational institutions and facilitate the exchange of academic and research expertise.

In postgraduate affairs, the Council considered local academic supervision for Iraqi master’s students at Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, discussing academic and administrative arrangements for supporting students’ research in accordance with the applicable frameworks.

In undergraduate affairs, the Council reviewed tuition reduction requests under current regulations. It also discussed reductions for the children of professors and adopted recommendations consistent with the relevant university instructions.

The Council reviewed the second-semester first-round final examination results for second-, third-, fourth- and fifth-year students in 2025–2026 and examined examination indicators following completion of the formal procedures, to monitor academic progress and assess educational delivery.

These decisions reflect the Council’s efforts to support research, international academic collaboration, postgraduate programs, student affairs and examination quality, in line with the University’s commitment to academic excellence and openness.

Al-Kindy College of Medicine Council at the University of Baghdad held its fourteenth meeting of 2025–2026 on June 30, 2026, chaired by Prof. Dr. Mohammed Shihab Ahmed Al-Eidani, Dean of the College and Chairperson of the Council. The Council considered research, academic promotions, postgraduate studies and examinations and adopted appropriate recommendations in accordance with current university regulations.

At the outset, the Council emphasized University Presidency directives to organize workshops for subsidiary academic promotion committees across the University’s colleges and units to address obstacles in processing promotion applications and continuously improve procedures. It also stressed the importance of working with reputable indexed journals when publishing research from University conferences and avoiding recognition of conferences whose papers are published in journals that do not meet recognized academic standards.

In scientific affairs, the Council considered Assistant Prof. Dr. Huda Saleem’s request to revise the title of one of her studies within the research plan and approved the change so that the title accurately reflected the study’s scientific content and the plan’s requirements.

The Council reviewed research submissions from College faculty under the 2025–2026 plan, including an Internal Medicine study of the possible association between Helicobacter pylori infection and chronic idiopathic urticaria. It made the necessary recommendations for registering the studies and following up their approval under established academic procedures.

In academic promotions, the Council reviewed a faculty member’s promotion application and, following verification of the required academic and administrative conditions, recommended approval and completion of the formal procedures.

Regarding postgraduate studies, the Council reviewed the proposed examination and viva voce committees for students in the eleventh cohort (2024–2026) of the Higher Diploma in Family Medicine, a qualification equivalent to a master’s degree. It approved the proposed committees to ensure the completion of academic examination and evaluation requirements.

In undergraduate affairs, the Council reviewed the final summary of first-round final examination results for sixth-year students for 2025–2026 and approved the results after completion of the necessary verification and review procedures.

These recommendations reflect the College’s commitment to reputable scientific research, improved academic promotion processes, postgraduate program quality, rigorous examinations and reliable evaluation of student performance.

Al-Kindy College of Medicine Council at the University of Baghdad held its fifteenth meeting of 2025–2026 on July 29, 2026, chaired by Prof. Dr. Mohammed Shihab Ahmed Al-Eidani, Dean of the College and Chairperson of the Council. The Council discussed scientific, academic and student-related matters and adopted appropriate decisions under current university regulations.

The Council confirmed the minutes of its fourteenth meeting, held on June 30, 2026, and reviewed previous decisions and follow-up measures to ensure continued academic and administrative progress.

In scientific affairs, the Council considered approving several scientific research studies in support of faculty research and the organization of scientific output under approved academic plans and procedures.

The Council reviewed a summary of the National Accreditation Committee’s report and discussed its observations and requirements to assess progress against quality standards and continue improving the College’s educational and institutional environment.

In undergraduate affairs, the Council considered requests for tuition fee reductions and made recommendations consistent with the applicable regulations.

It also considered first-time academic-year deferral requests from sixth-year student Mohammed Abdul-Dawood Sattam and fifth-year student Sarah Muayyad Ali and made decisions based on the reasons, supporting documents and university regulations.

Regarding examinations, the Council reviewed the final summary of first- and second-semester examinations for first-year students in 2025–2026, including cases related to application of the grade-relief decision or pass requirements. It also reviewed the summary of second-year first-semester first-round examination results, including similar cases, and adopted the required measures in accordance with examination rules.

The Council approved the second-round examination timetables for the first and second semesters for students in years one through five and emphasized the need for appropriate academic and administrative preparations to ensure efficient and rigorous examinations.

The decisions reflect the Council’s continued support for scientific research, national accreditation, academic quality, student administration and effective examination management.

Al-Kindy College of Medicine Council at the University of Baghdad held its sixteenth meeting of 2025–2026 on August 23, 2026, chaired by Prof. Dr. Mohammed Shihab Ahmed Al-Eidani, Dean of the College and Chairperson of the Council, with Council members in attendance. It discussed scientific, academic, student-related and administrative matters associated with developing the educational environment and organizing institutional operations and adopted appropriate decisions under the applicable regulations.

The Council began by confirming the minutes of its fifteenth meeting, held on July 29, 2026, and reviewing implementation of previous decisions and recommendations.

In scientific affairs and e-learning, the Council discussed the adoption of Moodle as the College’s official e-learning platform, with the aim of providing a unified digital environment for managing education, organizing academic content, supporting communication between faculty and students and delivering online learning activities.

The Council reviewed a report on requirements for an AMBOSS implementation strategy and considered ways to use the platform to support medical education, give students and faculty access to modern scientific resources and learning tools, improve teaching methods and facilitate access to reliable medical content.

Regarding quality and accreditation, the Council reviewed a follow-up report summarizing the national accreditation assessors’ visit and discussed its observations and requirements to improve the College’s readiness, fulfill national accreditation standards and enhance academic programs and the learning environment.

In undergraduate affairs, the Council considered students’ requests to sit second-round examinations and made recommendations under the applicable examination instructions and rules.

It also reviewed a number of student transfer and temporary hosting requests, examining each case under current ministerial and university rules to regularize the students’ academic status and complete the required procedures.

On administrative and organizational matters, the Council discussed approving the College’s 2026–2027 organizational structure to align units, administrative and academic responsibilities with the needs of the new academic year.

It also approved the use of official internal letterhead for correspondence within the College, standardizing the appearance of internal communications and administrative exchanges among departments, units and divisions to improve clarity and reinforce institutional identity.

The Council’s decisions reflect the College’s commitment to digital transformation in education, stronger academic programs, completion of national accreditation requirements, organized student affairs and modernization of administrative and institutional structures in line with University and Ministry priorities.

Al-Kindy College of Medicine Council at the University of Baghdad held its seventeenth meeting of 2025–2026 on August 27, 2026, chaired by Prof. Dr. Mohammed Shihab Ahmed Al-Eidani, Dean of the College and Chairperson of the Council, with Council members in attendance. The meeting was held to consider agenda items and adopt appropriate decisions and recommendations under the applicable regulations.

The Council began by confirming the minutes of its sixteenth meeting, held on August 23, 2026, and reviewing implementation of earlier decisions and recommendations.

In postgraduate affairs, the Council discussed approval of the results for students in the eleventh Higher Diploma cohort, admitted in 2024–2025 and graduating in 2025–2026, following completion of academic requirements and verification of results before their formal adoption.

The meeting agenda contained no additional matters under scientific affairs, undergraduate studies, or administrative and legal affairs, and no other issues were presented in the items reserved for Council consideration.

These procedures reflect the Council’s commitment to completing the academic and administrative requirements of postgraduate programs and ensuring accurate approval of examination results under the rules of the University of Baghdad and the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.

Al-Kindy College of Medicine Council at the University of Baghdad held its eighteenth meeting on August 10, 2025, chaired by Prof. Dr. Mohammed Shihab Ahmed Al-Eidani, Dean of the College, with Council members in attendance. The Council discussed scientific and administrative agenda items and adopted several decisions, most notably:

• Approving the scientific research plan for the 2024–2025 academic year, based on recommendations from the College’s Research Committee.
• Approving the final grades of students in the tenth cohort of the Higher Diploma in Family and Community Medicine.
• Approving a Higher Diploma student’s request to retake the Family Medicine and Surgery examinations to improve continuous-assessment grades.
• Approving the second-round final theoretical and practical examination timetable for 2024–2025.
• Approving study deferral requests from students at different academic stages on medical or administrative grounds.
• Approving tuition fee reduction requests from several students in consideration of their financial and social circumstances.
• Approving the transfer of several students to the College in accordance with the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research’s transfer regulations and conditions.
• Approving revisions to the College’s administrative structure to meet academic and operational needs.

The meeting underscores the College’s efforts to develop academic and administrative performance and enhance the educational services provided to students, in line with the University of Baghdad and the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research’s commitment to excellence and academic accreditation.