On Sunday, 1 November 2026, the College of Medicine at the University of Baghdad held a memorial gathering in remembrance of its late faculty member, Professor Dr. Nabil Abdul-Wadoud Rashid, in recognition of his distinguished scientific and academic career and his valuable contributions to medical education and the academic and medical communities in Iraq.
The memorial gathering was attended by the Dean of the College of Medicine, Professor Dr. Ameen Abdul-Hassan Manea Al-Alwani, along with a number of academic and administrative staff members and other attendees, who joined the family of the deceased in expressing their condolences and appreciation. Those present fondly recalled the late professor’s enduring academic and humanitarian legacy.
A condolence speech was delivered by his son, Dr. Haider Nabil Abdul-Wadoud, Consultant Neurosurgeon at Al-Yarmouk Hospital, who expressed his profound gratitude to the College of Medicine, its Deanship, and its academic community for organizing the memorial gathering and extending their support and solidarity to the bereaved family during this difficult time.
The deceased’s son also reflected on his father’s distinguished life and career, highlighting his scientific contributions and unwavering dedication to the medical profession and patient care. He emphasized the integrity, commitment, and compassion that characterized his father’s professional journey, noting that he was not merely a professor and physician, but also a role model, a source of support, and a mentor who left a lasting impression on the hearts and minds of his students and colleagues.
At the conclusion of the gathering, attendees paid tribute to the late professor’s outstanding qualities and enduring contributions, praying to Almighty God to grant him His infinite mercy and a place in eternal paradise, and to bless his family, loved ones, and relatives with patience, strength, and solace.
