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Department of Family & Community Medicine
The Family and Community Medicine Branch teaches students of the College of Medicine within the primary studies in the third and fourth years the principles and concepts of community medicine, occupational and environmental medicine, dietetics and primary health care in addition to teaching graduate students in the branch( Master and doctoral degrees) to get graduate degree in community medicine. The branch also teaches medical statistics and scientific research methodology for all graduate students (Master Degree) in the college. In addition, the branch, as a training centre for students of the Family Medicine Scientific Council and Community Medicine Scientific Council in Iraqi Council of Medical Specialties, teaches Iraqi Board students, and supervises their theses since the foundation of these two councils till now. The branch teaching staffs also participates in giving lectures to students of Community Medicine Arabic Board and supervises their theses.
 
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Participation of a Faculty Member from Al-Nahrain College of Medicine in the Iraqi Board Exams for Family Medicine

As part of the scientific cooperation between the Colleges of Medicine and the Iraqi Board for Medical Specializations, Assistant Professor Dr. Nebras Alaa Hussein, the rapporteur of the Department of Family and Community Medicine at the College of Medicine / Al-Nahrain University, participated in the final examination of the Iraqi Board of Family Medicine, held at the Board’s headquarters from October 22 to 26, 2025. Dr. Nebras took part as a member of the examination committees for both the oral exam and the OSCE, with the aim of assessing the competencies of trainee physicians according to approved scientific standards. This participation contributes to enhancing the quality of medical education and training and supports the development of the healthcare system in Iraq.



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The Department of Family and Community Medicine Organizes a Free Training Course on Primary Health Care Programs in Iraq

Under the patronage of the Dean of Al-Nahrain College of Medicine, Prof. Anis Khalil Nail, and in cooperation with the Continuing Education Unit, the Department of Family and Community Medicine organized a free training course entitled:

“Primary Health Care Programs in Iraq”

The course was attended by faculty members, postgraduate students, Iraqi Board candidates, and undergraduate students. It was held at the Department of Family and Community Medicine hall and presented by Assist. Prof. Dr. Nebras Alaa Hussein, who addressed the most important programs provided by the Ministry of Health, highlighting their characteristics and the challenges they face. The lectures were delivered by Assist. Prof. Dr. Nebras Alaa Hussein, Assist. Prof. Dr. Miathaq Hassan, and Assist. Prof. Dr. Lama Kareem Mohammed.

It is worth mentioning that this course comes as part of the College’s commitment to enhancing knowledge and skills in the field of primary health care, contributing to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-being), Goal 4 (Quality Education), and Goal 1 (No Poverty), through strengthening health services as a supportive element for sustainable development.


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