School of Medicine

On December 12, 2024, The Dean of UKH School of Medicine (SOM), Dr. Teshk Nouri Shawis delivered a keynote lecture titled “Bidirectional Relation between Sarcopenia and Diabetes” in an international conference in INTI International University in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The conference, co-organised by UKH, was attended by 400 participants from different parts of the world, […]

UKH School of Medicine (SOM) proudly hosted a special event themed “Disability is not Inability” on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The event highlighted crucial topics such as improving wellbeing, empowering independence, and redefining possibilities for persons with disabilities. The event underscored our commitment to empowering lives and breaking barriers, showcasing the importance […]

Dr. Avin Maroof, lecturer at UKH School of Medicine has recently traveled to Washington DC to participate in the prestigious ACR Convergence 2024. Dr. Maroof is a Fellow of the American College of Rheumatology (FACR) and has significant contributions to the field of rheumatology at the convergence, attracts the world’s foremost experts in rheumatology to […]

On November 8-9 and 29-30, 2024, UKH School of Medicine hosted two sessions of CBRNE Medical First Responder Volunteer Surge Capacity Force Training Workshops. The workshops were sponsored by Health Secutiry Partners (HSP) and attended by a cohort of 34 newly graduated doctors, nurses, and other medical first responders from Duhok and Sulaymaniyah. The training […]

We are delighted to announce that the School of Medicine (SOM) at the University of Kurdistan Hewlêr is organising an exceptional medical conference on 19th, 20th and 21st February 2025: the Third Medical Kurdistan International Conference and Exhibition in Erbil. After the success of the previous two conferences, this version of the Medical Kurdistan Conference […]

October is International Breast Cancer Awareness month, in which campaigns are held worldwide to raise awareness about the disease. On October 27, UKH School of Medicine (SOM) organised a special session to raise awareness and discuss strategies to combat breast cancer. The session was attended by faculty members, students and a breast cancer survivor. Through […]

The School of Medicine (SOM) at the University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH) hosted a series of empowering workshops between 17th and 26th April 2024. The workshops, titled “ABC of Self-Assessment Study” was held in collaboration with Iraq’s National Council for Accreditation of Medical Colleges (NCAMC) on SOM premises. The workshop welcomed more than 68 members […]

Academic Year of 2024-2025 Application Process and Requirements UKH has signed a progression agreement with the University of Huddersfield, located in the UK. The partnership will enable our students to study at the University of Huddersfield, advancing their education and earning dual degrees at the end of their studies. We were delighted to receive a […]

The Alumni Association at the University of Kurdistan Hewler (UKH) dedicated the second issue of the second volume of UKH Alumni Newletter especially to UKH successfull women in Kurdistan and beyond. To highlight our appreciation for their accomplishments, this issue exclusively features the inspiring stories of our female graduates. Click here to read the special […]

Training Future Health Leaders for Serving Local Communities The International Medical Kurdistan Conference of the School of Medicine (SoM) at the University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH) is a unique platform to share recent research in medicine and a great opportunity to exchange knowledge and experiences in all related fields. The conference will be held on the February 28 and […]