Al-Nahrain College of Medicine Holds a Workshop on the External Examiner Programme

Under the patronage of the Dean of Al-Nahrain College of Medicine, Professor Dr. Anees K. Nile, the Quality Assurance and Performance Evaluation Division held a workshop entitled:

 “The External Examiner Programme”

on Wednesday, 4 November 2026. The workshop was delivered by Lect. Dr. Sabrin Saad Salman, Coordinator of the External Examiner Programme at the College, and was attended by a number of faculty members, staff, and heads and rapporteurs of the academic branches.

The workshop introduced the External Examiner Programme and highlighted its importance in enhancing the quality of the examination process and developing academic assessment mechanisms through the incorporation of external examiners’ opinions and evaluations. This approach contributes to ensuring objectivity and transparency in assessing student performance and aligning assessment outcomes with approved academic standards.

The workshop also highlighted the programme’s role in strengthening examination reliability, identifying areas of strength and opportunities for improvement in the educational process, and standardising working procedures. It further emphasised the importance of documenting observations and recommendations to support academic accreditation requirements and ensure the quality of medical education.

This workshop is part of Al-Nahrain College of Medicine’s ongoing efforts to promote a culture of quality, enhance academic and institutional performance, and strengthen sound educational practices in accordance with quality assurance and academic accreditation standards.

Al-Nahrain College of Medicine: Towards Sound Medical Education and Sustainable Academic Quality.

Media and Government Communication Division
Al-Nahrain College of Medicine – Al-Nahrain University