As part of its efforts to enhance engineering expertise and deepen knowledge of modern medical technologies, the Department of Prosthetics and Orthotics Engineering at the College of Engineering, Al-Nahrain University, organized a scientific visit to Al-Kafeel Specialized Hospital in Karbala on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. The visit included a select group of faculty members and third- and fourth-year students.

The department’s members were welcomed by the hospital’s management, who organized a comprehensive tour of the hospital's departments, with a particular focus on the MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) and CT Scan (Computed Tomography) units.

During the tour, the medical and biomedical engineering staff provided detailed explanations of the operational mechanisms of these advanced diagnostic devices and their applications in medical diagnosis. The team also highlighted the importance of these technologies in the field of prosthetics engineering, emphasizing how imaging outputs can be utilized to manufacture prosthetic devices with greater precision and efficiency.

The members emphasized the significance of such visits in bridging theoretical education with practical applications, noting that these experiences play a critical role in broadening students' perspectives and equipping them with the skills and knowledge necessary for the job market.

For its part, Al-Kafeel Specialized Hospital's management emphasized the importance of collaboration between academic and medical institutions to serve the community effectively.