Five Top Ranks Affirm Academic Leadership
In a new scientific achievement that solidifies the College of Medicine at the University of Baghdad’s position as one of the leading academic institutions in preparing medical professionals, the college honored a select group of its distinguished female physicians for their exceptional performance in the Iraqi Board Examination for Obstetrics and Gynecology. They achieved the top five ranks nationwide, a testament to the high level of scientific excellence the college upholds in its educational and training programs.
This achievement underscores the prestigious academic standing of the College of Medicine at the University of Baghdad and its leadership in preparing specialists with high scientific and professional competence. This is made possible by a robust academic environment that employs the latest educational methods and advanced clinical training, aligning with national and international standards in medical education.
The honorees included Drs. Shireen Mohammed Ali, Noura Laith Qasim, Taqwa Maher Ibrahim, Nibras Nouri Abdullah, and Dania Hassan Naji, in recognition of their scientific excellence and the honorable results they achieved, reflecting the competence and leadership of the college’s graduates at the national level.
Professor Dr. Ameen Abdul-Hassan Al-Alwany, Dean of the College of Medicine at the University of Baghdad, affirmed that this achievement represents a significant addition to the college’s record of accomplishments. He stated that it embodies the fruits of the sound academic vision the college adopts in preparing specialist physicians. He commended the female doctors’ determination and perseverance in striving for excellence, emphasizing that these results reflect the high quality of education and training the college provides to its students and resident physicians.
This success is a direct result of the continuous scientific and training efforts undertaken by the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, headed by Assistant Professor Dr. Afraa Mahjoub Al-Nadawi, with the active support of the department’s faculty members. These faculty members have consistently delivered advanced educational and training programs, along with ongoing academic and clinical supervision, which has contributed to honing the scientific and practical skills of the female doctors and preparing them to compete and achieve top ranks in the Iraqi Board examinations.
This achievement underscores the pivotal role of the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department in cultivating a generation of distinguished specialists through a high-quality educational environment based on scientific research and rigorous clinical training. This is clearly reflected in the performance and outcomes achieved by its graduates.
The College of Medicine at the University of Baghdad continues to solidify its position as a leading scientific institution in medical education by graduating highly qualified medical professionals who achieve success in various specialties and scientific forums, and who contribute effectively to supporting the health sector and raising the standard of medical care in Iraq.



