Continuing Education Unit

The Continuing Education Unit at the College of Medicine, University of Baghdad, serves as a cornerstone in the ongoing efforts to develop scientific and professional capabilities. Established in 2013, the unit administratively reports to the Office of the Assistant Dean for Scientific Affairs. It plays a pivotal role in enhancing academic, professional, and administrative performance by designing and executing specialized educational and training programs that meet the demands of scientific and technological advancements in the medical field.

The unit enables faculty members and staff to keep pace with the latest developments in their medical and scientific specialties by organizing lectures, seminars, workshops, and specialized training courses, both within and outside the college. It also contributes to promoting lifelong learning opportunities through effective coordination with the Continuing Education Department at the University of Baghdad and relevant health authorities, ensuring broader participation and benefit from accredited training programs.

The unit adopts an institutional approach based on quality and innovation in preparing and implementing its programs, thereby contributing to the development of an advanced learning environment that supports human resource development and enhances the efficiency of the institution's medical and academic performance.

Vision

Leadership and excellence in providing continuing education and training, contributing to the preparation of qualified medical and academic personnel capable of keeping pace with rapid developments in the health and academic sectors in accordance with international standards.

Mission

To provide high-quality, innovative educational and training programs based on the latest scientific methods and modern medical technologies. These programs aim to develop skills and knowledge, and to enhance the academic and professional competencies of students, staff, and specialists, meeting the needs of the medical labor market and aligning with sustainable development requirements.

Objectives

• Skill Development: Enhancing the scientific and professional skills of students and staff in accordance with the latest medical standards.
• Partnerships: Building collaborative relationships with academic institutions, healthcare sectors, and teaching hospitals, both locally and internationally.
• Promoting a Culture of Learning: Establishing the concept of continuing education and lifelong learning.
• Keeping Pace with Developments: Leveraging scientific and technological progress and effectively integrating it into the educational and training process.
• Supporting Scientific Research: Encouraging applied clinical research and linking its outcomes to improving academic and institutional performance.
• Quality Assurance: Elevating the quality of training programs in accordance with quality standards and academic accreditation requirements for medical colleges.

Mechanism and Procedures of the Continuing Education Unit

In line with the commitment of the College of Medicine, University of Baghdad, to maintain local and international accreditation and implement quality standards, the Continuing Education Unit continuously develops its operational mechanisms and procedures to ensure sustainable performance quality and to enhance the efficiency of its academic and administrative staff. This is achieved through the following:

First – Operational Mechanism

• Implementation and Development: Organizing and conducting training courses, workshops, and seminars to ensure maximum benefit from the topics presented for developing administrative and academic skills, keeping pace with the latest developments in the medical field.
• Standardization of Procedures: Organizing workflow procedures according to quality standards to ensure a structured and transparent workflow.
• Institutional Cooperation: Enhancing cooperation and coordination between the Continuing Education Unit and various clinical and basic science departments and branches to achieve the college's strategic goals.

Second – Approved Procedures

1. Prior Coordination: Coordination with the Continuing Education Unit is mandatory before implementing any training activity to ensure its compliance with required standards. Official approval must be obtained shortly before the activity date (whether organized by an internal or external party). This procedure aims to include the activity in quarterly plans, document it in achievement records, and facilitate workflow.
2. Activity Request: To conduct any activity, an "Activity Request Form" (available at the unit) must be filled out, along with obtaining official approvals from the Head of the Department/Branch and the Assistant Dean for Scientific Affairs, in cooperation with the Scientific Affairs Division according to the established protocols.
3. Allowed Number of Activities: Faculty members and staff are permitted to conduct only two activities during the first and second semesters to allow others the opportunity to conduct similar activities and ensure equal opportunities. (Activities related to committee work or university and ministerial mandates may be exempted in coordination with the unit).
4. Postponement of Activities: Any activity can be postponed by filling out the approved "Postponement Form" and obtaining official approvals.
   Note: Verbal approvals or communication via social media are not considered valid, ensuring accuracy and protecting the rights of all parties.
5. Classification of Activities: The unit's activities are divided into four main categories:
   • 1- Panel Discussion / Seminar: Requires theoretical components and is delivered by a single lecturer.
   • 2- Workshop: Requires theoretical or practical components and is delivered by one or more lecturers.
   • 3- Symposium / Scientific Seminar: Includes theoretical components only and is delivered by more than one lecturer.
   • 4- Training Course: Includes both theoretical and practical components over four days, with an evaluation exam on the fifth day. Participation is credited to trainees who complete the required attendance hours and pass the exam. It may be presented by one or more lecturers/trainers.
6. Media Coordination: The entity organizing the activity must coordinate with the College’s Media Unit to announce the activity date, document it, and complete the official publication form.
7. Activity Venue: The Continuing Education Unit has a dedicated hall for activities. The venue of execution is left to the discretion of the organizing party if the activity requires a practical or clinical component that can only be conducted in well-equipped scientific laboratories or teaching hospitals.

Important Links and Forms

Click here to upload proposed activities (Scientific Seminars, Panel Discussions, Workshops, or Training Courses) for college faculty and employees.

Scan to open the activity upload form

Click here to access the Activity Publication Form for the Continuing Education Unit.

Scan to open the Activity Publication Form

After filling out the form with the required data, please send it to the following email address:
[email protected]

Activities and Events Held by Scientific Branches, Divisions, and Administrative Units in Cooperation with the Continuing Education Unit

• Workshops Archive by Date
• Panel Discussions Archive by Date
• Scientific Seminars Archive by Date
• Training Courses Archive by Date