Kurdistan Technical Institute Successfully Concludes the "Anesthesia Day Symposium 2026"
Date : 19 - Oct - 2026
Sulaimani – 15 October 2026
To mark World Anesthesia Day and promote the integration of academic knowledge into clinical practice, the Kurdistan Technical Institute (KTI)—in partnership with the Sulaimani Directorate of Health, the Anesthesia Assistants Department, and Sulaimani Polytechnic University (SPU)—organized a comprehensive symposium titled:
“From Classroom to Critical Care: Bridging Education and Practice in Anesthesia”
The event took place on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at the Sheikh Fakhir Sheikh Tayeb Qaiwani Conference Hall on the KTI campus. It brought together healthcare leaders, academic dignitaries, syndicate representatives, specialized physicians, faculty members, and students. The symposium was sponsored by DARIO and The Station, with Kurdsat Broadcasting Corporation serving as the official media sponsor.
Key Highlights and Activities:
Opening Ceremony and Official Remarks:
Hosted by MC Dian Hogr Tofiq, the ceremony commenced with opening remarks delivered by Mr. Kamal Abdulrahman (Head of the Anesthesia Department, Sulaimani DOH) and Dr. Sarkhel Araz (Deputy Director of the Sulaimani Health Directorate). This was followed by a documentary showcasing KTI students\\\' clinical training sessions in hospitals, and an address by Mr. Hawzhin Othman (Director of the Sulaimani Medical Staff Syndicate).
Keynote Address:
Dr. Gona Ahmad M. Ali (Lecturer, College of Medicine, University of Sulaimaniyah) delivered the keynote speech titled “Practice Before You Perform: Simulation as the Bridge Between Knowledge and Competence.” She emphasized the transformative role of medical simulation in preparing competent, confident anesthesia professionals before entering clinical settings.
Panel 1:
Title: “Beyond the Technical: Communication Under Pressure, Soft Skills and Team Dynamics in the Anesthesia Workplace”
• Moderator: Ms. Bzhwen Araz Bahadin (KTI)
• Panelists: Assist. Prof. Dr. Barham Muhammed, Dr. Bakhan Mohammed Ahmed, and Mr. Pshtiwan Tofiq Rashid.
The discussion explored teamwork under stress, effective non-verbal and verbal communication in operating rooms, and legal and administrative frameworks in patient care.
Student Innovations and Seminar:
The symposium highlighted student contributions, featuring an exhibition of applied student projects and a specialized scientific presentation by Mohammed O. Qadir (Student at the Anesthesia Department, College of Health and Medical Technology, SPU).
Panel 2:
Title: “Bridging the Gap Between Academic Education and Clinical Practice in Anesthesia”
• Moderator: Ms. Rayan Abdulrahman Qadir (KTI)
• Panelists: Assist. Prof. Dr. Kamal Jalal Rashid, Dr. Imad Ahmed Hama Hussein, and Prof. Dr. Hiwa Omer Ahmed.
Panelists examined strategies to align academic curricula with real-world clinical demands, ensuring graduates seamlessly transition into operating theatres and intensive care units.
The symposium concluded with an official awards ceremony, where certificates of appreciation and shields of honor were presented to the keynote speaker, moderators, panelists, sponsors, and organizing committees in recognition of their efforts to elevate healthcare education and patient safety in the Kurdistan Region.
