A 2-day Workshop was held by Assistant Professor, Dr.Sherko Zmnako on the 4th and 5th of May 2024 for the Academic staff, about the upcoming research project assessments of year 4 students, at CoM, UoS.
The content of the Workshop:
A workshop hosted by Dr.Sherko Ali commenced with a comprehensive presentation on THE ranking on March 10th, which was attended by many faculty members. This was followed by an open discussion.
On Wednesday, 6th March, the Medical Education Department held a Workshop for the Module/Block leaders, Presented by Dr.Darya S. Abdulateef, and organized by Dr.Darya and Dr.Trifa A. Mahmood.
The Workshop includes an introduction about Formative Assessments, and a step-by-step guide on making Google forms for formative assessments, followed by a practical session; on making Google forms by workshop attendees.
A workshop conducted by Prof. Dr. Hilal al-Saffar entitled “Curriculum Reforms: Lessons Learned” was attended by the academic staff of CoM-UoS. The workshop introduced the steps of curriculum revision in the College of Medicine – Baghdad University and the subsequent collaboration with Nottingham Medical School. Moreover, there was an emphasis on the importance of Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs), faculty development programs, assessment development, e-learning, feedback, and healthcare services.
On February 19th, 2024, Dr. Trifa A. Mahmood, the Respiratory module leader, conducted a workshop organized by the Medical Education Department. The module members participated, engaging in discussions about recent changes and updates to the current year’s module. Additionally, they explored new teaching methods to facilitate and enhance student engagement during study sessions.
By Dr.Rozhan Yassin and Dr.Salama Kamil
On 11th Jan 2024, the TQA Orientation Workshop was held by Dr.Baraa Al-Hashimi, CoM-UoS TQA representative. The workshop is held annually to provide orientation and updates on UoS-TQA instructions. The Medical Education and Clinical Science Branch of the CoM actively participated. A recent workshop took place on January 4th for the Basic Science Branch.
On Wednesday, Sep 13th, 2023, a workshop on “Capacity Building of National Assessors Team” was held at the University of Sulaimani for medical colleges.
The workshop took place under the guidance of the Iraqi Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, with support from Sulaimani University’s Medical College and the National Council of Medical Colleges. It saw active participation from a substantial contingent of university professors and medical practitioners. The event unfolded within the conference facilities of Sulaimani University and was centered on the crucial accreditation procedure that all medical colleges in Iraq must undergo to conform to global benchmarks.
Professor Dr. Twana Abdulrahman, the dean of the University of Sulaimani’s College of Medicine, emphasized the importance of the activity related to the trust-receiving process, which he believes should be embraced by all medical schools in Iraq. This step is crucial to ensure that the quality of medical education aligns with international standards, enabling medical graduates to pursue careers worldwide.
To achieve this goal, international consultants from various regions in Iraq have been invited to participate in a workshop. The primary objective of this workshop is to enhance the teaching methodologies employed by medical colleges. These improvements aim to demonstrate the competence and credibility of the colleges, ultimately facilitating the acquisition of trust and recognition for medical education institutions in Iraq. Professor Dr. Twana anticipates that this workshop will be instrumental in securing trust and credibility for medical colleges across the country.
Organized by Dr.Tara Hassan
Organized by Dr.Tan and Dr.Mahdi
Under the Medical Education Department, Dr.Adnan M. Hassan
An “Online Formative Assessment Using Google App.” Organized by the Medical Education Department Dr.Adnan, Dr.Darya S. Abdulateef, and Dr.Treefa A. Mahmood. This workshop is a mandatroy requirement for the module/block leaders.
