On October 21, 2026, at 11:30 AM, a special ceremony was held at Dr. Zewar Hall, College of Dentistry, Hawler Medical University, in the presence of Prof. Dr. Bassam Karim Amin, Dean of the College of Dentistry, and Assist. Prof. Dr. Taqi Yousif Sharif, Assistant Dean of the College of Dentistry. The ceremony was also attended by all members of the College Council, heads of departments, faculty members, administrative staff, and students.
During the ceremony, Appreciation Shields were presented by the Dean of the College of Dentistry, Prof. Dr. Bassam Karim Amin, to the following distinguished faculty members:
* Prof. Dr. Khurshid Abu Bakr
* Prof. Dr. Shakhawan Qadir Qadir
* Prof. Dr. Shaheen Ali Ahmed
This recognition was presented in celebration of their academic promotion from the rank of Assistant Professor to Professor, in acknowledgment of their academic achievements and contributions to the advancement of the college.
On behalf of the Deanery of the College of Dentistry, we extend our warmest congratulations to our distinguished professors on attaining this prestigious academic rank. We wish them continued success and excellence in their academic careers and hope that their achievements will contribute further to the advancement of our college.
We also express our sincere gratitude for all their valuable efforts and contributions toward enhancing the academic and administrative standards of the institution. May they always remain successful, distinguished, and a source of progress and achievement in every position and responsibility they undertake.
