College of Medicine

University of Mosul Medical Students Participate in International French Language Development Course
Three medical students from the University of Mosul, Noor Omar Badr, Maab Malath Fadhel, and Sara Nabeel Sabaih, who are in their fifth stage, participated in a specialized training course to develop their French language skills at the CAVILAM institute in Vichy, France, from August 4 to 14, 2025. This participation is part of the French summer scholarship program offered by the Cooperation and Cultural Activities Department at the French Embassy in Baghdad, specifically designed for students who have obtained the DELF diploma (level B1).

Objectives and Outcomes
The training aimed to enhance the students’ French language proficiency, contributing to their academic and professional development. Upon their return to Mosul, the students were welcomed by the Dean of the College, Dr. Humam Ghanim Ibraahim, and the Vice Dean for Administrative and Financial Affairs, Dr. Karam Turath Tofig Agha. The Dean praised their efforts and encouraged them to continue developing their academic and linguistic skills.

Significance and Impact
This scholarship is the first of its kind offered to medical students in Iraq, marking a significant step in promoting the French language in scientific research and medical education. The success of this initiative is attributed to the efforts of the French-Iraqi Cultural Institute, which has been instrumental in organizing DELF exams and hosting the first Francophone medical forum.
Which paved the way for many medical students to join these courses and achieve high competitive results that qualified them for international scholarship programs.
Contribution to Sustainable Development Goals
This participation supports several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including:

– Goal 4: Quality Education, by providing high-quality training opportunities for students.
– Goal 5: Gender Equality, by empowering female students academically and linguistically.
– Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals, through academic cooperation with French educational institutions.

This experience serves as a model for academic excellence and global learning opportunities, motivating students to continue developing their skills and expanding their future prospects.