MedEd Subgroup
The completion of our Medical Education Workshop on Writing Learning Outcomes marks another important step toward advancing undergraduate medical education in Iraq.
Organized through collaboration between the Iraqi Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (Directorate of Studies, Planning and Follow-up) and the RCP Iraq Network, this initiative reflects our shared commitment to strengthening medical education.
Across three interactive sessions, over 50 faculty members from medical colleges across Iraq gathered to explore principles for writing high-quality, measurable, and competency-based learning outcomes.
We are encouraged by the active participation and overwhelmingly positive feedback, highlighting the dedication of Iraqi medical educators. Our sincere appreciation goes to the Directorate and all participating faculty for their partnership and expertise. Together, we continue building a stronger foundation for the next generation of Iraqi physicians.
Hilal Al Saffar
The completion of our Medical Education Workshop on Writing Learning Outcomes marks another important step toward advancing undergraduate medical education in Iraq.
Organized through collaboration between the Iraqi Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (Directorate of Studies, Planning and Follow-up) and the RCP Iraq Network, this initiative reflects our shared commitment to strengthening medical education.
Across three interactive sessions, over 50 faculty members from medical colleges across Iraq gathered to explore principles for writing high-quality, measurable, and competency-based learning outcomes.
We are encouraged by the active participation and overwhelmingly positive feedback, highlighting the dedication of Iraqi medical educators. Our sincere appreciation goes to the Directorate and all participating faculty for their partnership and expertise. Together, we continue building a stronger foundation for the next generation of Iraqi physicians.
Hilal Al Saffar
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The Judging Begins!
Iraqi Teaching Excellence Award (ITEA) 2026
We are delighted to launch a new RCP Iraq Network initiative the Iraqi Teaching Excellence Award (ITEA) 2026 recognizing outstanding teaching across Iraqi medical education.
We received 86 submissions across two streams, reflecting the enthusiasm, creativity, and commitment of educators across Iraq.
Round 1 judging is underway, with 9 judges in three independent teams reviewing every submission using a structured, transparent rubric.
This award is more than a competition it is an opportunity to celebrate inspiring educators, share good practice, and promote a culture of teaching excellence within Iraqi medical schools.
A sincere thank you to everyone who submitted an entry, and to our dedicated judging panel for their time and commitment.
Round 1 judging closes: 21 August 2026
Round 2 begins: 1 September 2026
Live-streamed Final: 3–4 December 2026
The journey has begun.
Let’s celebrate the people who make a difference
Iraqi Teaching Excellence Award (ITEA) 2026
We are delighted to launch a new RCP Iraq Network initiative the Iraqi Teaching Excellence Award (ITEA) 2026 recognizing outstanding teaching across Iraqi medical education.
We received 86 submissions across two streams, reflecting the enthusiasm, creativity, and commitment of educators across Iraq.
Round 1 judging is underway, with 9 judges in three independent teams reviewing every submission using a structured, transparent rubric.
This award is more than a competition it is an opportunity to celebrate inspiring educators, share good practice, and promote a culture of teaching excellence within Iraqi medical schools.
A sincere thank you to everyone who submitted an entry, and to our dedicated judging panel for their time and commitment.
Round 1 judging closes: 21 August 2026
Round 2 begins: 1 September 2026
Live-streamed Final: 3–4 December 2026
The journey has begun.
Let’s celebrate the people who make a difference
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RCP London Iraq Network
Video
You can find the episode now on YouTube
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Pulse Of Practice | Ep: 3
Pulse Of Practice | Ep. 3: Essential Lipid Management in Diabetic Patients
Welcome to the third episode of Pulse of Practice, brought to you by the RCP London-Iraq Members and Fellows Network!
🫀In this episode, we are honored to host Dr. Zaid Zwin for…
Welcome to the third episode of Pulse of Practice, brought to you by the RCP London-Iraq Members and Fellows Network!
🫀In this episode, we are honored to host Dr. Zaid Zwin for…
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Forwarded from REACT initiative
🌟 REACT Initiative presents :
Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) Tutor Training Course
دورة إعداد المدربين
"While we teach, we learn." -Seneca
هل تخيلت نفسك يوماً تُعلِّم، وتقود، وتُلهم زملاءك؟
إذا كنت طالب طب لديه شغف القيادة والتدريس ، فهذه هي فرصتك لتنتقل من مقعد المتلقي إلى منصة المُدرس وصانع الأثر.
ماذا سيقدم لك البرنامج؟
● 5 جلسات تدريبية تفاعلية
● مهارات تدريس عملية تطبيقة
● شهادة إتمام الدورة
● جلسات يُقدمها خبراء من شبكة RCP العراق
الفئة المستهدفة للتسجيل : طلاب الطب من المرحلة الثالثة إلى الخامسة.
📅 25 آب – 25 أيلول 2026
جلسة واحدة أسبوعياً | عبر الإنترنت (Zoom)
STEP INTO THE LEGACY
سجل الآن ←https://forms.gle/cfRXYhuKZKZFd6cd9
For further inquiries: @Karar2xd @fatima_m_k4 @osamaaljanapi @B_BBTB
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REACT – PAL
Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) Tutor Training Course
دورة إعداد المدربين
"While we teach, we learn." -Seneca
هل تخيلت نفسك يوماً تُعلِّم، وتقود، وتُلهم زملاءك؟
إذا كنت طالب طب لديه شغف القيادة والتدريس ، فهذه هي فرصتك لتنتقل من مقعد المتلقي إلى منصة المُدرس وصانع الأثر.
ماذا سيقدم لك البرنامج؟
● 5 جلسات تدريبية تفاعلية
● مهارات تدريس عملية تطبيقة
● شهادة إتمام الدورة
● جلسات يُقدمها خبراء من شبكة RCP العراق
الفئة المستهدفة للتسجيل : طلاب الطب من المرحلة الثالثة إلى الخامسة.
📅 25 آب – 25 أيلول 2026
جلسة واحدة أسبوعياً | عبر الإنترنت (Zoom)
STEP INTO THE LEGACY
سجل الآن ←https://forms.gle/cfRXYhuKZKZFd6cd9
For further inquiries: @Karar2xd @fatima_m_k4 @osamaaljanapi @B_BBTB
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REACT – PAL
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Artificial Intelligence in Medical Research: Strengths, Common Pitfalls, and Responsible Use in Academic Medicine
The RCP Iraq Network/Medical Research Group will organize an online session on artificial intelligence in medical research. The session will be delivered by Dr Hala AlMossawi, Associate Professor at Oklahoma State University, USA.
As AI tools increasingly support literature reviews, scientific writing, data analysis, evidence synthesis, and research productivity, they offer major opportunities while also raising scientific, methodological, and ethical challenges that are often overlooked.
🎯 Session Objectives
Explore how AI is transforming the research lifecycle, from idea generation to publication
Examine practical AI applications for researchers, faculty, and postgraduate students in medical schools
Identify risks such as hallucinated references, inaccurate summaries, methodological errors, bias, and reproducibility concerns
Discuss academic integrity, responsible authorship, transparency, and ethical AI use
Guide critically evaluating and responsibly incorporating AI tools into research activities
✨ Expected Outcomes
Participants will better understand the opportunities and risks of AI in academic medicine and learn to use it critically, ethically, and effectively while preserving scientific rigor, research integrity, and independent scholarly judgment.
📅 Date: Friday, 4 September 2026
⏰ Time: 6:30 – 8:00 pm Baghdad Time
💻 Format: Online - Zoom (Link will be delivered to registered participants via email shortly before the activity.)
🎤 Speaker: Dr Hala AlMossawi, Associate Professor at Oklahoma State University, USA
⏱️ Duration: 1.5 hours
Audience: Researchers, faculty, postgraduate trainees, medical students, and academic leaders
For registration: https://forms.gle/wHjvn2oMdxzVzdo3A
Zoom meeting link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89551632238
Hilal Al Saffar
The RCP Iraq Network/Medical Research Group will organize an online session on artificial intelligence in medical research. The session will be delivered by Dr Hala AlMossawi, Associate Professor at Oklahoma State University, USA.
As AI tools increasingly support literature reviews, scientific writing, data analysis, evidence synthesis, and research productivity, they offer major opportunities while also raising scientific, methodological, and ethical challenges that are often overlooked.
🎯 Session Objectives
Explore how AI is transforming the research lifecycle, from idea generation to publication
Examine practical AI applications for researchers, faculty, and postgraduate students in medical schools
Identify risks such as hallucinated references, inaccurate summaries, methodological errors, bias, and reproducibility concerns
Discuss academic integrity, responsible authorship, transparency, and ethical AI use
Guide critically evaluating and responsibly incorporating AI tools into research activities
✨ Expected Outcomes
Participants will better understand the opportunities and risks of AI in academic medicine and learn to use it critically, ethically, and effectively while preserving scientific rigor, research integrity, and independent scholarly judgment.
📅 Date: Friday, 4 September 2026
⏰ Time: 6:30 – 8:00 pm Baghdad Time
💻 Format: Online - Zoom (Link will be delivered to registered participants via email shortly before the activity.)
🎤 Speaker: Dr Hala AlMossawi, Associate Professor at Oklahoma State University, USA
⏱️ Duration: 1.5 hours
Audience: Researchers, faculty, postgraduate trainees, medical students, and academic leaders
For registration: https://forms.gle/wHjvn2oMdxzVzdo3A
Zoom meeting link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89551632238
Hilal Al Saffar
Google Docs
Registeration form: AI in Medical Research Webinar - Sept 4, 2026
Kindly complete this short questionnaire, link to the webinar will be sent to you via the Email you will provide below.
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RCP Iraq Network
Pulse of Practice (PoP)
Episode four with Dr. Aram Mirza
Hypertension and Chest Pain
You can watch the full video by clicking LINK
Pulse of Practice (PoP)
Episode four with Dr. Aram Mirza
Hypertension and Chest Pain
You can watch the full video by clicking LINK
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Congradulation!
The RCP Iraq Network extends its warmest congratulations to Dr Anas Habeeb Mohammed, Kirkuk Health Directorate, on his outstanding achievement in successfully passing the RCP UK PACES Examination.
We are proud of this remarkable accomplishment and wish him continued success in his medical career.
Well deserved, Dr Anas!
Hilal Al Saffar
IA, RCP for Iraq
The RCP Iraq Network extends its warmest congratulations to Dr Anas Habeeb Mohammed, Kirkuk Health Directorate, on his outstanding achievement in successfully passing the RCP UK PACES Examination.
We are proud of this remarkable accomplishment and wish him continued success in his medical career.
Well deserved, Dr Anas!
Hilal Al Saffar
IA, RCP for Iraq
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الزملاء الاكارم
من فعاليات شبكة زملاء الكلية الملكية البريطانية لندن في العراق/ مجموعة النشاطات العلمية في محافظة البصرة , تم اجراء ورشة عمل تدريبية في استخدام تخطيط القلب الكهربائي في تشخيص وعلاج الحالات السريرية والطارئة.
اجريت الورشة في مستشفى البصره التخصصي لأمراض وجراحة القلب بتاريخ 22/8/2026 وباشراف الاساتذة :
د اسعد حسن, د مازن عبد هزاع, د عبد الامير عبد الباري وبمشاركة 60 مشارك.
Dear Colleagues,
As part of the activities of the RCP Iraq Network/Scientific Activities Group in Basra Governorate, a workshop was organized on the use of electrocardiography (ECG) in diagnosing various cardiovascular presentations.
The workshop was held at Basra Specialized Hospital for Heart Diseases and Surgery on 22 August 2026, under the supervision of Professors:
Dr Asaad Hassan, Dr Mazen Abdul Hazaa, and Dr Abdul Amir Abdul Bari, with 60 attendees.
Hilal Al Saffar
IA, RCP for Iraq
من فعاليات شبكة زملاء الكلية الملكية البريطانية لندن في العراق/ مجموعة النشاطات العلمية في محافظة البصرة , تم اجراء ورشة عمل تدريبية في استخدام تخطيط القلب الكهربائي في تشخيص وعلاج الحالات السريرية والطارئة.
اجريت الورشة في مستشفى البصره التخصصي لأمراض وجراحة القلب بتاريخ 22/8/2026 وباشراف الاساتذة :
د اسعد حسن, د مازن عبد هزاع, د عبد الامير عبد الباري وبمشاركة 60 مشارك.
Dear Colleagues,
As part of the activities of the RCP Iraq Network/Scientific Activities Group in Basra Governorate, a workshop was organized on the use of electrocardiography (ECG) in diagnosing various cardiovascular presentations.
The workshop was held at Basra Specialized Hospital for Heart Diseases and Surgery on 22 August 2026, under the supervision of Professors:
Dr Asaad Hassan, Dr Mazen Abdul Hazaa, and Dr Abdul Amir Abdul Bari, with 60 attendees.
Hilal Al Saffar
IA, RCP for Iraq
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