The College of Medicine at the university held the first session of the Industrial Advisory Board for the 2026–2027 academic year, chaired by the Dean of the College, Professor Dr. Riyadh Mustafa Murtadha. The meeting was attended by the Vice President for Scientific Affairs, Assistant Professor Dr. Lamia Abdul-Karim, and representatives of academic, healthcare, and professional institutions in holy Karbala Governorate, including the Dean of Karbala College of Medicine, the head of the Iraqi Medical Association syndicate branch, the head of the Academics Syndicate in the governorate, and the directors of Imam Al-Hussein (peace be upon him) Teaching Hospital and Imam Al-Hassan Al-Mujtaba (peace be upon him) Hospital, in addition to the associate deans, heads of clinical departments, and the Director of the Medical Education Unit.
During the session, a visual presentation showcased the college's mission, objectives, and learning outcomes, along with the most notable updates made to the curriculum. These updates encompass the integration of basic and clinical medical sciences, the adoption of modern teaching and assessment methods, case-based learning, early clinical exposure, and the enhancement of clinical and professional skills. They also emphasize consolidating medical ethics, communication skills, and patient safety, as well as promoting scientific research closely aligned with community needs.
Board members expressed their endorsement of the college's strategic directions in developing the curriculum and modernizing educational programs, emphasizing the importance of reinforcing scientific integration and clinical-professional competencies to help prepare graduates who possess the requisite competence to practice the profession according to approved scientific and professional standards.
The session concluded with an emphasis on the vital importance of ongoing cooperation between the college and its partners across the health and academic sectors, leveraging the board's recommendations to develop curricula, refine learning outcomes, and elevate clinical training in ways that enhance the quality of medical education and respond effectively to societal healthcare needs.
