The College of Medicine at University of Basrah honored a group of retired teaching staff in the presence of the President of the University, Prof. Saad Shaheen Hammadi, and the Dean of the College of Medicine, Prof. Khalil Ismail Al-Hamdi. This honoring was held to show the Deanship's pride in the dedication they gave during their long years of service, which exceeded 35 years, in celebration of the efforts they made in the college over the past years. At the end of the ceremony, they were honored with shields, thanks and appreciation, expressing gratitude and pride.