The minister of higher education and scientific research, Dr. Naim al-Aboudi, confirmed the educational institution’s interest in keeping pace with modern technologies, promoting innovations, employing digital tools and artificial intelligence in the medical education environment.
This came in his speech during the national unified international conference of dental colleges in Iraq, where he explained that the Ministry of higher education and scientific research is interested in this path, which necessitated the launch of its award for artificial intelligence in scientific research in the fields of Medical Sciences, security, defense, desertification, food and the environment in order to encourage innovation and excellence in the field of artificial intelligence and its applications for scientific research, pointing to the commitment of the ministry and its institutions to strengthen the structure of higher education and link it with modern technologies, and the development of curricula and educational and training programs in order for graduates to be armed with modern capabilities and skills.
The minister of Education expressed his confidence that Iraqi universities and their specialized colleges will enhance their results achieved in international rankings and strengthen their partnerships with reputable universities in order to improve the educational environment and improve their outputs present and future.
The opening events witnessed speeches by the chairman of the conference and the chairman of the scientific committee, while the minister of higher education and scientific research, Dr. Naim al-Aboudi, honored international participants from academics and representatives of Arab and foreign university institutions and opened the exhibition of specialized companies in the field of Dentistry.