With a keen student’s eye… A medical student alerts an international publisher to an error in a surgical textbook
September 10, 2026 2026-09-10 19:28With a keen student’s eye… A medical student alerts an international publisher to an error in a surgical textbook
بعينٍ طلابية دقيقة… طالب من كلية الطب يلفت ناشراً عالمياً إلى خطأ في أحد مراجع الجراحة
In an example that reflects the value of constructive critical reading and support for young minds, Mustafa Salem, a sixth-year student in the College of Medicine at the University of Nineveh, identified a scientific error in a surgical textbook regarding the fourth part of the duodenum. After contacting the international publisher Taylor & Francis, the observation was reviewed by the book’s author, who confirmed its accuracy, and the publisher stated that the text will be corrected in future editions. The College of Medicine at the University of Nineveh takes pride in such student initiatives, which demonstrate that medical students do not merely absorb information but actively read, scrutinize, discuss, and contribute to the advancement of scientific knowledge. We offer our full support to our students and their young minds… for even small details can make a significant scientific difference.
