Media University of Babylon | Congratulations to a Faculty Member at the College of Medicine, University of Babylon on Her New Appointment

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Congratulations to a Faculty Member at the College of Medicine, University of Babylon on Her New Appointment

By : Zaynab Kadhim Ameen Awadh

Date : 24/11/2025 15:47:11 AM

Congratulations to a Faculty Member at the College of Medicine, University of Babylon on Her New Appointment
Professor Dr. Muhannad Abbass Al-Shalah, Dean of the College of Medicine at the University of Babylon, extended his heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to Professor Dr. Farah Nabeel Abbass, Head of the Department of Physiology, on the occasion of her appointment as Director of the Babylon Center for Clinical Neurophysiology Board, affiliated with the Iraqi Board for Medical Specializations.
The congratulations were conveyed during her visit to the Dean’s office, in the presence of the Associate Dean for Scientific Affairs, Assistant Professor Dr. Ashraf Mohammed Ali Hussein.
During the meeting, the Dean wished her continued success in her new position, emphasizing his confidence in her capabilities and dedication to advancing the College of Medicine to higher levels of excellence.
In turn, Dr. Farah Nabeel Abbass expressed her sincere gratitude and appreciation for this kind gesture, pledging to elevate this specialty to the highest standards so that the Babylon Center becomes one of the leading centers in Iraq. She also provided a brief overview of the training program offered by this specialty, which aims to equip trainees with the necessary knowledge and skills to become consultants capable of providing the highest standards of care to patients requiring clinical neurophysiological examinations.
She explained that training in this field includes procedures such as Electroencephalography (EEG), Electromyography and Nerve Conduction Studies (EMG/NCS), Evoked Potentials, Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring (IONM) during neurosurgical operations, and neuromuscular ultrasound, among other supportive investigations.
Dr. Abbas further noted that the academic curriculum spans five years within teaching hospitals and specialized Iraqi centers. Each academic year comprises theoretical and clinical components, as well as preliminary, midterm, and final examinations, in addition to a research project that constitutes part of the requirements for obtaining the certification.