Family and Community Medicine Department – College of Medicine

"Family and Community Medicine Department – College of Medicine Skip to content E-Systems Academic Staff Alumni AR FR E-Systems Academic Staff Alumni AR FR College of Medicine Search for: Toggle Navigation Home About Dean Speech Our College in Brief College’s mission,values and learning outcomes College Board College’s Structure Previous Deans Departments Department of Anatomy Department of Family and Community Medicine Department of Medical Physiology Department of Medicine Department of Surgery Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Department of Pathology Department of Microbiology Department of Biochemistry Department of Pharmacology Department of Pediatrics Contact Us University of Mosul Search for: College of Medicine Family and Community Medicine Department Department of Family and Community Medicine Vision To 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). Mission The mission of the Family and Community Medicine Department is to develop students’ 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. Objectives: 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: General epidemiology and evidence-based medicine. Non-communicable chronic diseases. Maternal and Child Health Programs. Primary Health Care and Programs of the Iraqi Ministry of Health. Health Administration Occupational and environmental diseases. Nutrition and Diseases resulting from malnutrition. Health management. Medical sociology. Medical communication skills. Medical statistics. Global health problems and the International Classification of Diseases. Principles and concepts of family medicine. Common diseases in family medicine. Medical Research. Overview of the Department of Family and Community Medicine 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. Later, the department’s 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: Fundamentals of Medicine for first-year students. Medical Ethics for second-year students. Community Medicine, Nutrition, and Medical Statistics for third-year students. Community Medicine and Communication Skills for fourth-year students. Family Medicine for fifth-year students. 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. The department has achieved remarkable progress in establishing postgraduate studies. Master’s 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. 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. Department Responsibilities 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: Education and Training Undergraduate Students 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’ intellectual, behavioral, and practical competencies to understand these issues and actively participate in solving them. 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’ scientific research skills by preparing them to conduct medical and health-related research. Postgraduate Students Faculty members of the department supervise postgraduate students in Community Medicine Master’s programs, Higher Diploma in Family Medicine, Iraqi Board Fellowship programs, and the re-established PhD program in Community Medicine. 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. Scientific Research Activities 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. 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. Community Service Participation 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. Other Activities 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. Name : Dr. Humam Ghanim Ibrahim Zubeer Academic Title : Professor Position : Dean College of Medicine Degree: Doctorate Email : [email protected] cv : https://cv.uomosul.edu.iq/hiz/ar ———————————————————————————————————————— Name: Dr.  Omaima Abdulrazzq Ibrahim Mohammad Zubair Academic Title : Assistant Professor Position : Head of Department Degree: Doctorate Email : [email protected] cv : https://cv.uomosul.edu.iq/oz/ar ————————————————————————————————————————— Name : Dr. Najlaa Ibrahim Mahmoud Ali Al-Sammak Academic Title : Assistant Professor Position : Department Coordinator Degree: Doctorate Email : [email protected] cv : https://cv.uomosul.edu.iq/nim/ar —————————————————————————————————————————– Name : Dr. Asmaa Ahmed Abdul Wahab Hassan Academic Title : Experienced professor Degree: Doctorate Email : [email protected] cv: https://cv.uomosul.edu.iq/en/asmaa.abdulwahab/en —————————————————————————————————————————– Name: Dr. Anmar Borhan Aldewachi Academic Title : Professor Position : Head of Mosul Training Center for Iraqi Board of Family and Community Medicine Degree: Arab Board for Family Medicine Email : [email protected] cv: https://cv.uomosul.edu.iq/f.medicine/ar ——————————————————————————————————————————– Name : Dr.Zaid Muayad Yassen Academic Title : Professor Degree: Arab Board for Family Medicine Email  : [email protected] cv : https://cv.uomosul.edu.iq/zmy/en ———————————————————————————————————————————— Name : Dr. Waleed  Ghanim Ahmad Academic Title : Assistant Professor Degree: Doctorate Email  : [email protected] cv : https://cv.uomosul.edu.iq/wga/ar ———————————————————————————————————————————– Name : Dr. Nadia Hazim Saied Al-Refaey Academic Title : Assistant Professor Degree: Doctorate Email  : [email protected] cv: https://cv.uomosul.edu.iq/nad/ar ————————————————————————————————————————————- Name : Dr. Ruqaya Adnan Salih Academic Title : Assistant Professor Degree: Arab Board for Family Medicine Email  : [email protected] cv; https://cv.uomosul.edu.iq/ruqayaadnan/ar —————————————————————————————————————————————– Name : Dr. Nuha Hachim Mohammed Academic Title : Assistant professor Degree: Doctorate Email  : [email protected] cv  : https://cv.uomosul.edu.iq/en/drnuhah/en —————————————————————————————————————————————— Name : Hiba Jamal Academic Title :Lecturer Position: Director for Scientific Products Marketing Unit Degree: Arab Board for Family Medicine Email: [email protected] cv: https://ris.uomosul.edu.iq/en/manage-profile ——————————————————————————————————————————————– Name : Firas Mahmood Saeed Academic Title : Assistant Lecturer Degree: Doctorate Email  : [email protected] cv: https://cv.uomosul.edu.iq/fms/ar ——————————————————————————————————————————————– Name : Farah Haitham fathi Academic Title : Assistant Lecturer Position : Head of the E-Learning Unit Degree: Master Email  : [email protected] Cv : https://cv.uomosul.edu.iq/farah.haitham/ar —————————————————————————————————————————————– Teaching Assistant Staff Name : Nour Ryadh Academic Title : Teaching Assistant —————————————————————— Name : Marwa Sa’ib Academic Title : Teaching Assistant —————————————————————— Name : Sarah Saad Fadhil Academic Title : Teaching Assistant About the University University Administration University Overview University Strategy Organizational Structure University Statistics Mosul City Campus Campus Grounds Libraries Sports Facilities Guest House IELTS Test Center Primary Healthcare Center Other Websites Computer Center Continuing Education Center Scholarships and Cultural Relations External Links Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research Ur Portal University Address Al Majmoaa Street Postal Code : 41002 Mosul – Iraq Contact Us All Rights Reserved for University of Mosul © 2026 Page load link Search for: Home About Dean Speech Our College in Brief College’s mission,values and learning outcomes College Board College’s Structure Previous Deans Departments Department of Anatomy Department of Family and Community Medicine Department of Medical Physiology Department of Medicine Department of Surgery Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Department of Pathology Department of Microbiology Department of Biochemistry Department of Pharmacology Department of Pediatrics Contact Us University of Mosul Search for: Go to Top"