WFME includes Iraq in the international accreditation list

INA - BAGHDAD 

The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research announced the inclusion of Iraq in the list eligible for international accreditation of the World Federation for Medical Education.

"The World Federation for Medical Education revealed the inclusion of the National Council for Accreditation of Medical Colleges in Iraq within the international list eligible to obtain international accreditation," according to a statement by the ministry, received by the Iraqi News Agency - INA.

The statement included, "The official website of the federation; https://wfme.org/recognition/accrediting-agencies-status ; showed Iraq among the list of countries whose councils and competent bodies have met the requirements necessary to obtain international accreditation and is now eligible to be present in the world map for councils that are making their way towards  International accreditation from WFME.

"On this occasion, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Naeem Al-Aboudi, congratulated the National Council for Accreditation of Iraqi Medical Colleges and Universities for this important indicator and the results achieved. He renewed his support for the medical education environment in Iraq and enabling its institutions to achieve their goals and the quality of their academic programs as well as perform their tasks and responsibilities in responding to development goals to meet the aspirations of the community in the field of specialized educational services," included the statement.