فرع الامراض والطب العدلي

Department of Pathology and Forensic Medicine
Focuses on understanding pathological changes and diagnosing causes of death from a medical and legal perspective.

Department of Pathology and Forensic Medicine

Vision:
To excel in the scientific, research, and academic fields while keeping pace with advancements and developments in the specialty.

Mission:
To prepare students with the scientific and practical skills to understand the foundations and development of diseases, link them to clinical aspects, and recognize the importance of forensic sciences in serving society and assisting the judiciary in resolving various medical-legal cases, while graduating doctors with sufficient expertise to handle such cases in their professional lives.

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery program at Nineveh University, Department of Pathology and Forensic Medicine, aims to prepare distinguished doctors in diagnosing diseases and understanding the legal and forensic medical aspects. It follows an annual system and aligns with Iraqi national accreditation standards.

Accurate Diagnosis

Understanding disease mechanisms and diagnosing them accurately.

Forensic Medicine

Teaching the legal aspects of medicine.

Professional Ethics

Instilling values of respect for patients and honesty.

Vision

Preparing proficient doctors in disease diagnosis and the legal aspects of forensic medicine.

Mission

Equipping students with knowledge and skills to diagnose diseases and support medical justice while adhering to ethical standards.

Program Objectives

Understanding disease mechanisms and diagnosing them accurately.

Equipping students with humane and ethical interaction skills.

Enhancing scientific and analytical thinking in diagnosis.

Teaching the legal aspects of forensic medicine.

Preparing students to use modern diagnostic techniques.

 

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

Understanding microscopic and macroscopic disease changes and their mechanisms.

Skills

Selecting appropriate diagnostic procedures and interpreting reports.

Values

Respect for patients, maintaining their confidentiality, and honesty.

Curriculum Structure

Pathology (12 theoretical hours, 6 practical hours)

Covers understanding of disease pathogenesis, microscopic and macroscopic changes, and diagnostic mechanisms.

Forensic Medicine (12 theoretical hours, 6 practical hours)

Focuses on legal aspects, determining causes of death, and diagnostic techniques.