The exams are administered according to the highest standards of fairness and transparency.
Baghdad – July 9, 2026
As part of the College of Medicine at the University of Baghdad’s commitment to upholding the principles of fairness and transparency in the medical degree equivalency process, the Dean of the College, Professor Dr. Ameen Abdul-Hassan Al-Alwany, held an extensive meeting with graduates of non-Iraqi medical colleges and students enrolled in the international parallel program. The meeting aimed to listen to their needs, clarify the exam procedures, and answer their inquiries, ensuring a smooth process and safeguarding the rights of all applicants.
Al-Alwany emphasized that the equivalency exams are conducted in accordance with the regulations and instructions issued by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, under the supervision of specialized scientific committees. The exams include theoretical and practical tests, as well as scientific interviews, all adhering to the highest standards of academic accreditation and scientific rigor.
Addressing the attendees, he said, “Everyone is our student, and their place is secure. We are not targeting anyone. Our priority is that the exams are conducted smoothly and fairly, and that you achieve success through your merit.”
The Dean of the College urged all applicants to prepare thoroughly for the exams, emphasizing that the questions were designed according to rigorous scientific standards to ensure equal opportunities and accurately reflect the true level of medical competence.
He noted that the College of Medicine at the University of Baghdad represents the historical cornerstone of the medical degree equivalency system in Iraq, and that the scientific committees responsible for administering the exams originate from it, reflecting its academic standing and national role in ensuring the quality of medical graduates.
Graduates of non-Iraqi medical colleges undergo evaluative examinations in the specialties of internal medicine, surgery, pediatrics, and obstetrics and gynecology, within the established retake system. Meanwhile, the International Parallel Program allows students to study within this track and return to Iraq to be admitted to medical colleges, according to the regulations set by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.
This meeting embodies the approach of the Deanship of the College of Medicine at the University of Baghdad, represented by the Dean of the College and his assistants for Scientific Affairs and Postgraduate Studies, Professor Dr. Muhammad Basil Ismail, and for Student Affairs, Assistant Professor Dr. Amir Thahir Hamidi, in direct communication with students and graduates, and enhancing confidence in examination procedures, in order to consolidate the principles of integrity and transparency and maintain the prestigious scientific standing of Iraqi medical education.
