On Monday morning, our university launched the proceedings of its Professional Empowerment and Employment Forum for the 2026–2027 academic year, held under the slogan "Our Graduates - An Extension of Our Mission." The opening took place in the presence of the Head of the Education and Higher Education Authority at the Holy Al-Abbas Shrine and member of its board of directors, Professor Dr. Abbas Al-Daddah Al-Musawi, alongside Dr. Afdal Al-Shami, the Director of Al-Kafeel Super Speciality Hospital Dr. Jassim Al-Ibrahimi, and the President of the University, Professor Dr. Jawdat Nouri Al-Jash'ami, together with college deans, faculty members, and an assembly of students and graduates.
The forum proceedings commenced with the recitation of verses from the Holy Quran, followed by an address delivered by the university president, then a lecture on professional ethics delivered by the Vice President for Scientific Affairs, Assistant Professor Dr. Lamia Abdul-Karim Issa, and another lecture titled "The Entrepreneurial Mindset," presented by Professor Dr. Ali Tariq Abdul-Hassan.
In his address, Al-Jash'ami emphasized the importance of supporting graduates and empowering them professionally through the cultivation of their scientific and practical skills and the reinforcement of their capabilities to match labor market demands. He reviewed the milestones of educational advancement, the value of academic credentials over time, and the domestic and international accreditations earned by the university's colleges, in addition to its overarching mission as a non-profit educational institution and its commitment to quality education in harmony with the vision of the Senior Official of the Holy Al-Abbas Shrine.
The university president also highlighted the recent legislative amendments introduced to the medical sector and their ramifications for graduate employment, stressing the necessity of adapting to changing dynamics and bolstering competencies to fulfill the demands of both professional practice and the job market.
The forum sessions were structured across three specialized tracks, with the first designated for the College of Nursing, the second for the College of Dentistry, and the third encompassing both the College of Medicine and the College of Pharmacy. The programs included speeches by college deans, interactive panel discussions exploring labor market horizons and career development, and orientations regarding workshops and training programs available to graduates, while also examining the needs of healthcare institutions, avenues for institutional collaboration, and market prerequisites across various disciplines.
The organization of this forum reflects our university's dedication to enhancing graduates' readiness to enter the labor market, refining their professional skills, and opening channels of communication with healthcare institutions, thereby aligning higher education outcomes with market demands and expanding opportunities for graduates to secure careers commensurate with their academic specializations.
