Hawler Medical University

Hawler Medical University (Kurdish: Zankoy Hewlêrî Pizîşkî / زانكۆی هه‌ولێری پزیشكی) is located in Erbil, capital of the Arbil Governorate in Iraqi Kurdistan. It was established in 2005.[1]

Hawler Medical University
زانكۆی هه‌ولێری پزیشكی
Established2005
PresidentAssistant Professor Dr. Dara O. Meran
Location
Erbil
,
Arbil Governorate,
Iraqi Kurdistan
,
Iraq

Websitehmu.edu.krd

Overview

Hawler Medical University is a public university based in Erbil, Iraqi Kurdistan Region. Hawler Medical University was set up by the Council of Ministers of the Iraqi Kurdistan Regional Government in the year 2005. The university was established to include the medical group colleges that belonged to the University of Salahaddin-Erbil. The overall aim of the establishment of Hawler Medical University was to improve the medical education in the Kurdistan region as well as to have better and more effective management of the colleges. Being the first medical group of a university in Iraq, Hawler Medical University offers undergraduate and postgraduate studies in different medical and health sciences. The university currently encompasses five colleges – College of Medicine, College of Dentistry, College of Pharmacy, College of Nursing, and College of Health Sciences. It has two main campuses which are located in Erbil city. With the endorsement by the Council of Iraqi Federal government in March 2006, Hawler Medical University has progressed to establish itself as a modern and successful center for medical and health education and research. It is backed up by the efforts of committed and talented staff and the support of Iraqi Kurdistan regional government. Hawler Medical University’s success is intended to increase its service to the community in Kurdistan region as a whole.[2]

Aim of Hawler Medical University

Hawler Medical University is intended to be an innovative center of excellence in learning and research while supporting students and researchers committed to assisting the community. The aim is to promote the development of students to reach their true potential in becoming competent, ethical, caring and inquiring doctors, dentists, pharmacists, nurses, midwives, and laboratory technicians as well as visionary leaders. Hawler Medical University is committed to academic freedom and the principles of equal opportunity with no discriminations in delivering its services and applying knowledge with high standards of intellectual, educational, and research productivity. It is intended to become a learning institution that provides education and research services in all fields of health and education like a modern medical university in a well-developed country.

References
  1. UNIVERSITY OVERVIEW. "Hawler Medical University | Ranking & Review". www.4icu.org.
  2. Medical University, Hawler. "About the university". Hawler Medical University.
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