The Al-Kindy College of Medicine – University of Baghdad hosted the first meeting of the Iraqi Society of Histopathology, attended by a representative of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, along with society members.
Election of the Administrative Board
During the event, the Administrative Board was elected through a secret ballot conducted in the college’s conference hall, resulting in the selection of seven primary members and three alternate members.
Election Results
Prof. Mohammed Abdul-Mahdi Al-Qurtas – President
Asst. Prof. Mohanad Mundher Abdulghani – Member
Asst. Prof. Mohammed Natiq Abbas – Financial Secretary
Prof. Adil R. Al-Saadawi – Vice President
Prof. Kifah Hamdan – General Secretary
Dr. Thaeer Jawad Kadhim Altaee – Member
Dr. Sajid Saad Mohammed – Member
Alternate Members
Dr. Aws Rasool – First Alternate
Dr. Ban Qasim Jumaa – Second Alternate
Dr. Azza Al-Jalili – Third Alternate
Strengthening Partnerships and Advancing the Field
The college congratulated its faculty members on assuming administrative positions within the society, highlighting that this meeting reflects its commitment to building effective partnerships with ministries, professional organizations, and institutions that serve the community and promote scientific and medical advancement.
Significance of the Society
This society is the first of its kind in Iraq for histopathologists and cytopathologists, representing the culmination of long-term efforts by specialists. Its objectives include:
- Supporting professional work in histopathology
- Coordinating scientific and specialized efforts in tissue pathology
- Enhancing diagnostic quality and elevating healthcare services nationwide
