- Al-Sibtayn University announced Iraq’s First International Conference on Medical Education to be held in Karbala from October 25–27, 2025, under the patronage of the Imam Husayn Holy Shrine.
- The three-day event will gather around 100 global researchers to explore advancements in AI, digital transformation, and modern teaching methods in medical education.
- The conference aims to strengthen Iraq’s higher education and healthcare systems, promote international collaboration, and establish a foundation for specialized medical institutions.
Al-Sibtayn University (peace be upon them both) has issued a press release announcing that Iraq's First International Conference on Medical Education would be held in the sacred city of Karbala from October 25 to 27, 2025. Hosted by the Imam Husayn Holy Shrine (peace be upon him), the historic conference is expected to host some 100 researchers and scholars from a number of countries to discuss promoting the future of medical education in Iraq and the Middle East as a whole.
The conference is a very important step towards improving Iraq's higher education and healthcare systems, according to the Shia Waves Agency. The event's main goal is to create a specialized academic institution that grants degrees in a scarce but critical medical specialty, filling a gap in Iraq's higher education system that has existed for many years.
The new center will be focused on developing a new generation of medical practitioners with new knowledge and technical skills to respond to the increasing demand for healthcare in the country. The three-day convention shall be used as an exciting platform for the sharing of ideas, research, and best practices in medical education. Participants shall be involved in a series of scientific forums, workshops, and presentations discussing recent global developments in the field.
One of the key themes of the conference will be the integration of contemporary technologies and Artificial Intelligence (AI) into medical training and education. Delegates will discuss how AI-based tools and online platforms are revolutionizing learning methods, enhancing diagnostic accuracy, and optimizing clinical decision-making processes. In emphasizing these technologies, the conference hopes to show how Iraq can use digital transformation to enhance the quality of its medical research and training.
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Organizers hope that this global event will not only spur academic development but also solidify Iraq's place as an emerging hotspot for scientific cooperation in the Middle East. The meeting will foster collaborations among Iraqi universities and international academic institutions, leading to collaborative research programs, faculty exchange schemes, and sharing of educational resources.
It is also anticipated to promote dialogue on harmonizing Iraq's medical education system with worldwide standards while maintaining the country's cultural and ethical values in healthcare. By hosting the First International Conference on Medical Education, Al-Sibtayn University solidifies its position of promoting scientific excellence and innovation.
The university, in partnership with the Imam Husayn Holy Shrine, aims to have this conference serve as a foundation for the modernization of medical education in Iraq one that brings together the conventional learning process and latest technology as well as global cooperation. The conference is set to open a new page in the nation's educational progress, paving the way for upcoming conferences and research projects that will define the future of Iraqi medical education.
