Rafal Khalid
Dr. Rafal Khalid is a medical resident in Mosul who has been actively advocating for the implementation of the medical residency law in Iraq. A recent graduate from the class of 2023, she has voiced concerns over the prolonged tenure of her residency, which has exceeded the standard duration due to the lack of new appointments for the 2024 cohort. Dr. Khalid has highlighted the increasing demands placed on current residents, working over 12 hours a day with numerous on-call shifts, while emphasizing the urgent need for additional medical personnel to meet the healthcare needs of the community.
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Dr. Rafal Khalid explained that the residency is the first position in medical training and is currently stalled due to the lack of appointments for the 2024 batch.
400 طبيب موصلي يشلّون المستشفيات احتجاجاً على تعطيل التدرج الطبي
Iraq· 2026-01-11
Rafal Khalid explained that the residency is the first position in medical training and is currently stalled due to the lack of appointments for the 2024 batch.
400 طبيب موصلي يشلّون المستشفيات احتجاجاً على تعطيل التدرج الطبي واستنزاف الكوادرIraq· 2026-01-11