{"id":6943,"date":"2020-10-31T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-10-31T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uomosul.edu.iq\/en\/medicine\/family-and-community-medicine-department\/"},"modified":"2026-05-13T06:11:45","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T06:11:45","slug":"family-and-community-medicine-department","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uomosul.edu.iq\/en\/medicine\/family-and-community-medicine-department\/","title":{"rendered":"Family and Community Medicine Department"},"content":{"rendered":"

Department of Family and Community Medicine <\/strong><\/p>\n

Vision<\/strong>
\nTo make the Family and Community Medicine Department the cornerstone in preparing competent physicians capable of delivering comprehensive primary health care based on the principles of prevention, health education, and health promotion at the individual, family, and community levels, thereby contributing to improving quality of life, achieving health equity, and supporting the attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).<\/p>\n

Mission<\/strong>
\nThe mission of the Family and Community Medicine Department is to develop students\u2019 intellectual, behavioral, and practical competencies that qualify them to provide comprehensive and continuous health care based on scientific evidence and responsive to the needs of individuals, families, and communities, with emphasis on prevention, health education, and multidisciplinary teamwork.<\/p>\n

Objectives:<\/strong><\/p>\n

At the end of the academic program for the Family and Community Medicine Department, the undergraduate medical student will be able to identify the cognitive components of the following subjects:<\/p>\n

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  1. General epidemiology and evidence-based medicine.<\/li>\n
  2. Non-communicable chronic diseases.<\/li>\n
  3. Maternal and Child Health Programs.<\/li>\n
  4. Primary Health Care and Programs of the Iraqi Ministry of Health.<\/li>\n
  5. Health Administration<\/li>\n
  6. Occupational and environmental diseases.<\/li>\n
  7. Nutrition and Diseases resulting from malnutrition.<\/li>\n
  8. Health management.<\/li>\n
  9. Medical sociology.<\/li>\n
  10. Medical communication skills.<\/li>\n
  11. Medical statistics.<\/li>\n
  12. Global health problems and the International Classification of Diseases.<\/li>\n
  13. Principles and concepts of family medicine.<\/li>\n
  14. Common diseases in family medicine.<\/li>\n
  15. Medical Research.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Overview of the Department of Family and Community Medicine<\/strong><\/p>\n

    The Department of Family and Community Medicine has been active since the establishment of the College of Medicine, University of Mosul, in 1959. At that time, it was known as the Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine. Teaching was initially conducted by foreign and Arab faculty members until qualified Iraqi academic staff were prepared. Among the pioneering Iraqi professors in teaching and scientific research within the department were Professor Dr. Abdul-Ilah Abdul-Mawjood and Dr. Nizar Yahya Nuzhat, who focused on preventive medical aspects in Iraq in general and Mosul city in particular.<\/p>\n

    Later, the department\u2019s name was changed to the Department of Community Medicine, and subsequently to the Department of Family and Community Medicine in 2013. The department became responsible for teaching the following subjects:<\/p>\n

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    1. Fundamentals of Medicine for first-year students.<\/li>\n
    2. Medical Ethics for second-year students.<\/li>\n
    3. Community Medicine, Nutrition, and Medical Statistics for third-year students.<\/li>\n
    4. Community Medicine and Communication Skills for fourth-year students.<\/li>\n
    5. Family Medicine for fifth-year students.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Currently, the department is responsible for teaching Community Medicine to third- and fourth-year students, in addition to Family Medicine for fifth-year students since 2018 until the present time.<\/p>\n

      The department has achieved remarkable progress in establishing postgraduate studies. Master\u2019s studies were initiated in 1987, followed by the Professional Diploma in 1991, which was upgraded to a Higher Diploma in 2003. The PhD program was established in 1993, and the Iraqi Board Fellowship in Family and Community Medicine was added in 2000.<\/p>\n

      In 2011, the Higher Diploma in Family Medicine was introduced to meet the urgent need of the Ministry of Health for specialized family physicians. In 2018, the Professional Diploma in Family Medicine was added, and the PhD program in Community Medicine was re-established in 2025.<\/p>\n

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      Department Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n

      The Department of Family and Community Medicine contributes to building a health-conscious community capable of addressing daily health challenges through health education, prevention, and sustainable healthcare services in alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through the following activities:<\/p>\n

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      1. Education and Training<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Undergraduate Students<\/strong><\/p>\n

        The role of the Department of Family and Community Medicine is to enable undergraduate medical students to appreciate the importance of individual, family, and community health, with emphasis on the most common community health problems. This is achieved through developing students\u2019 intellectual, behavioral, and practical competencies to understand these issues and actively participate in solving them.<\/p>\n

        The department accomplishes this through theoretical and practical teaching of Family Medicine and Community Medicine for third-, fourth-, and fifth-year students. It also focuses on developing students\u2019 scientific research skills by preparing them to conduct medical and health-related research.<\/p>\n

        Postgraduate Students<\/strong><\/p>\n

        Faculty members of the department supervise postgraduate students in Community Medicine Master\u2019s programs, Higher Diploma in Family Medicine, Iraqi Board Fellowship programs, and the re-established PhD program in Community Medicine.<\/p>\n

        Postgraduate research mainly focuses on studying the health status of the community and topics related to improving health conditions, primary healthcare services, and global health.<\/p>\n

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        1. Scientific Research Activities<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          The Department of Family and Community Medicine represents the central pillar of scientific research within medical colleges, as it focuses on developing research skills and innovative strategies to improve the health of individuals and communities.<\/p>\n

          Research in this field is distinguished by integrating medical perspectives with social and environmental determinants. Medical research conducted by the department addresses community health problems and seeks appropriate solutions through field studies, applied research, population-based studies, and the use of modern information technology in support of achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.<\/p>\n

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          1. Community Service Participation<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            The Department of Family and Community Medicine plays a major role in promoting public health through initiatives and services provided to the community. This role aims to establish effective communication between the college and the community in order to improve quality of life and increase public health awareness.<\/p>\n

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            1. Other Activities<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              The department provides various innovative services in multiple fields according to health and scientific needs. These include offering scientific and research consultations, as well as participation in scientific and administrative committees within and outside the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, thereby contributing to the desired community integration.<\/p>\n

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              Name : Dr. Humam Ghanim Ibrahim Zubeer<\/strong><\/p>\n

              Academic Title : Professor<\/strong><\/p>\n

              Position :\u00a0Dean College of Medicine<\/strong><\/p>\n

              Degree: Doctorate<\/strong><\/p>\n

              Email :<\/strong>\u00a0hiz@uomosul.edu.iq<\/a><\/p>\n

              cv :\u00a0\u00a0https:\/\/cv.uomosul.edu.iq\/hiz\/ar<\/a><\/p>\n

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              \u00a0Name: Dr. \u00a0Omaima Abdulrazzq Ibrahim Mohammad Zubair<\/strong><\/p>\n

              Academic Title : Assistant Professor<\/strong><\/p>\n

              Position : Head of Department<\/strong><\/p>\n

              Degree: Doctorate<\/strong><\/p>\n

              Email :\u00a0<\/strong>oaz@uomosul.edu.iq<\/a><\/p>\n

              cv :\u00a0<\/strong>https:\/\/cv.uomosul.edu.iq\/oz\/ar<\/a><\/p>\n

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              Name : Dr. Najlaa Ibrahim Mahmoud Ali Al-Sammak<\/strong><\/p>\n

              Academic Title : Assistant Professor<\/strong><\/p>\n

              Position : Department Coordinator<\/strong><\/p>\n

              Degree: Doctorate<\/strong><\/p>\n

              Email :\u00a0<\/strong>nim@uomosul.edu.iq<\/a><\/p>\n

              cv : \u00a0https:\/\/cv.uomosul.edu.iq\/nim\/ar<\/a><\/p>\n

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              Name : Dr. Asmaa Ahmed Abdul Wahab Hassan<\/strong><\/p>\n

              Academic Title : Experienced professor<\/strong><\/p>\n

              Degree: Doctorate<\/strong><\/p>\n

              Email :\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0asmaa.abdulwahab@uomosul.edu.iq<\/a><\/p>\n

              cv:\u00a0https:\/\/cv.uomosul.edu.iq\/en\/asmaa.abdulwahab\/en<\/a><\/p>\n

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              Name: Dr. Anmar Borhan Aldewachi\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

              Academic Title : Professor<\/strong><\/p>\n

              Position : Head of Mosul Training Center for Iraqi Board of Family and Community Medicine<\/strong><\/p>\n

              Degree: Arab Board for Family Medicine <\/strong><\/p>\n

              Email :\u00a0<\/strong>f.medicine@uomosul.edu.iq<\/a><\/p>\n

              cv:\u00a0https:\/\/cv.uomosul.edu.iq\/f.medicine\/ar<\/a><\/p>\n

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              Name : Dr.Zaid Muayad Yassen<\/strong><\/p>\n

              Academic Title : Professor<\/strong><\/p>\n

              Degree: Arab Board for Family Medicine <\/strong><\/p>\n

              Email\u00a0 :\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/u>zmy@uomosul.edu.iq<\/a><\/p>\n

              cv :\u00a0https:\/\/cv.uomosul.edu.iq\/zmy\/en<\/a><\/p>\n

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              Name : Dr. Waleed\u00a0 Ghanim Ahmad<\/strong><\/p>\n

              Academic Title : Assistant Professor<\/strong><\/p>\n

              Degree: Doctorate<\/strong><\/p>\n

              Email\u00a0 :\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/u>wga@uomosul.edu.iq<\/a><\/p>\n

              cv :\u00a0<\/strong>https:\/\/cv.uomosul.edu.iq\/wga\/ar<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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              Name : Dr. Nadia Hazim Saied Al-Refaey<\/strong><\/p>\n

              Academic Title : Assistant Professor<\/strong><\/p>\n

              Degree: Doctorate<\/strong><\/p>\n

              Email\u00a0 :\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/u>nad@uomosul.edu.iq<\/a><\/p>\n

              cv: \u00a0https:\/\/cv.uomosul.edu.iq\/nad\/ar<\/a><\/p>\n

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              Name : Dr. Ruqaya Adnan Salih<\/strong><\/p>\n

              Academic Title : Assistant Professor<\/strong><\/p>\n

              Degree: Arab Board for Family Medicine <\/strong><\/p>\n

              Email\u00a0 :\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/u>ruqayaadnan@uomosul.edu.iq<\/a><\/p>\n

              cv;\u00a0https:\/\/cv.uomosul.edu.iq\/ruqayaadnan\/ar<\/a><\/p>\n

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              Name : Dr. Nuha Hachim Mohammed<\/strong><\/p>\n

              Academic Title : Assistant professor <\/strong><\/p>\n

              Degree: Doctorate<\/strong><\/p>\n

              Email\u00a0 :\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/u>drnuhah@uomosul.edu.iq<\/a><\/p>\n

              cv \u00a0:\u00a0https:\/\/cv.uomosul.edu.iq\/en\/drnuhah\/en<\/a><\/p>\n

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              Name : Hiba Jamal<\/strong><\/p>\n

              Academic Title :Lecturer <\/strong><\/p>\n

              Position: Director for Scientific Products Marketing Unit <\/strong><\/p>\n

              Degree: Arab Board for Family Medicine <\/strong><\/p>\n

              Email: <\/strong>hiba.jamal@uomosul.edu.iq<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

              cv: https:\/\/ris.uomosul.edu.iq\/en\/manage-profile<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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              Name : Firas Mahmood Saeed<\/strong><\/p>\n

              Academic Title : Assistant Lecturer<\/strong><\/p>\n

              Degree: Doctorate<\/strong><\/p>\n

              Email\u00a0 :<\/strong>\u00a0fms@uomosul.edu.iq<\/a><\/p>\n

              cv:\u00a0https:\/\/cv.uomosul.edu.iq\/fms\/ar<\/a><\/p>\n

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              Name<\/strong>\u00a0:\u00a0Farah Haitham fathi<\/strong><\/p>\n

              Academic Title : Assistant Lecturer<\/strong><\/p>\n

              Position : Head of the E-Learning Unit<\/strong><\/p>\n

              Degree: Master <\/strong><\/p>\n

              Email\u00a0 :<\/strong>\u00a0farah.haitham@uomosul.edu.iq<\/a><\/p>\n

              Cv :<\/u>\u00a0https:\/\/cv.uomosul.edu.iq\/farah.haitham\/ar<\/a><\/p>\n

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              Teaching Assistant Staff<\/strong><\/p>\n

              \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

              Name : Nour Ryadh<\/strong><\/p>\n

              Academic Title : Teaching Assistant<\/strong><\/p>\n

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              Name : Marwa Sa\u2019ib<\/strong><\/p>\n

              Academic Title : Teaching Assistant<\/strong><\/p>\n

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              Name : Sarah Saad Fadhil<\/strong><\/p>\n

              Academic Title : Teaching Assistant<\/strong><\/p>\n

               <\/p>\n

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