Academic Staff

July 2, 2026, 12:42 p.m.
Jagar Omar Ahmad (PhD) Teaching staff
Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor in Orthopedic surgery

Surgery
College of Medicine
University of Duhok

• Fellowship in Orthopedic Subspecialty from Iraqi Commission for Medical Specialization ( F.I.C.M.S. ),MD , 1998-2004.
• Bachelor of Medicine & General Surgery ( M.B.Ch.B. ) , from University of Mosul / College of Medicine, 1990-1996.

• Head of Duhok center of Kurdistanian Board for Medical Specialization / Orthopedics 2023.
• Supervisor, Trainer and examiner for the candidates of the Kurdistanian Board for Medical Specialization / Orthopedics since 2015.
• Teacher of Orthopedic Subject, Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, University of Duhok, since 2004 till now.
 

• Editorial Board Member for the following journals:
1. Clinical Medical Reviews and Reports. https://www.auctoresonline.org/journals/clinical-medical-reviews-and-reports/editorial-board
2. Journal of Clinical Research and Analytical Reviews. https://www.scriptionpublications.org/journal-details/18/Journal-of-Clinical-Research-and-Analytical-Reviews
3. American Journal of Clinical and Experimental Medicine. http://www.ajcem.net/editorialboard
4. Acta Scientific Medical Science Journal. https://actascientific.com/ASMS-EB.php
• Reviewer of the following journals:
1. World journal of orthopedics (World J Orthop). ISSN: 2218-5836 (online). DOI: 10.5312.
2. World journal of clinical cases (World J Clin Cases). ISSN: 2307-8960 (online). DOI: 10.12998.
3. Zanco Journal of Medical Sciences (Zanco J Med Sci). ISSN: eISSN: 1995-5596, pISSN: 1995-5588. DOI: 10.15218/zjms
Professional Development Courses and workshops:
1. International Classification of Diseases ( ICD 10 ) workshop, Duhok, Iraq, 2005.
2. CME course in Orthopedic subject, Erbil, Iraq, 2008.
3. Training course of Methods of Teaching, Training and Development Center, Duhok University, Duhok, Iraq, 2010.
4. Instructional Course on Illizarov Technique in Traumatology and Orthopedic Practice, Erbil, Iraq, 2011.
5. Training course (Hands on) with a Fellowship Certificate in knee surgery at Stolz-alpe, Austria, 2012.
6. Pain Management CME course, Marrakech / Morocco, 2014.
7. Training course (Hands on) with Fellowship Certificate in Arthroscopic Surgery "Hands on Course in Arthroscopic Surgery", World Laparoscopy Hospital, Gurgaon, India, 2016.
8. Workshop about How to Write a Scientific Article, College of Medicine, University of Duhok, Duhok, Iraq, 2016.
9. ATC basic clubfoot treatment provider course, The international committee of the red cross, Erbil, Iraq, 2018.
10. Graf infant hip course, Al-Jalila Children’s Specialty Hospital, Dubai, UAE, 2019.
11. Ponseti method for clubfoot treatment workshop, joint to the first Sulaimani orthopedic conference, Sulaimani, Iraq, 2021.
12. Principles of treatment of clubfoot by Ponseti method, Rixos hotel, Duhok, Iraq, 2022. Website: https://uod.ac/ac/c/com/news/principles-of-treatment-of-clubfoot-by-ponseti-method/
13. Large group teaching workshop, University of Duhok, Duhok, Iraq, 2023.
Conferences participation:
1. Twelfth Pan-Arabic Orthopedic Conference and 6th Jordanian orthopedic Conference, Amman, Jordan, 2007.
2. The First International Iraqi Pediatric Orthopedic Conference, Erbil, Iraq, 2014.[Speaker]
3. Musculoskeletal symposium & Recent Update in Pain Management at Dubai, UAE, 2014.
4. The First International Conference of the Association of Rheumatology and Medical Rehabilitation in KRG at Erbil / Iraq, 2015.
5. Day of surgery symposium, Rixos Hotel, Duhok, Iraq, 2017. [Speaker]
6. First International Conference on medical Education, Duhok, Iraq, 2018.
7. Day of Surgery symposium 3, Rixos Hotel, Duhok, Iraq, 2019. [Speaker]
8. The stand-Alone Scientific Meeting, Podgorica, Montenegro, 2019. [Speaker]
9. Day of surgery symposium 4, Rixos Hotel, Duhok, Iraq, 2021. [Speaker]
10. Sulaimani Orthopedic Conference, Sulaimani, Iraq, 2021. [Speaker]
11. 8th International Annual Conference of Iraqi Orthopedic Association, Baghdad, 2022. [Speaker]
12. Pediatric orthopedic symposium, Basra, Iraq, 2022. [Speaker]
13. Duhok Musculo-skeletal symposium, Duhok, Iraq, 2022. [Speaker]. Website: https://uod.ac/ac/c/com/news/duhok-msk-symposium0/
14. Day of Surgery symposium, Rixos Hotel, Duhok, Iraq, 2023.

Research

1. Management of Flexor Tendon Injuries at the Wrist, a thesis submitted to the scientific council of Orthopedic Surgery in partial fulfillment for the degree of fellowship pf the Iraqi Commission for the Medical Specialization in Orthopedic Surgery, 2003.

2. Relapse of Clubfoot Deformity After Correction: Effect of Type of Splint In Unilateral Cases. • Journal: Duhok Medical Journal 2012;6(2): 45-52. • Available from: https://www.iasj.net/iasj/article/162745

3. Effect of Walking of the Child Independently on the Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip. • Journal: Journal of Sulaimani Medical College 2015;5(1):71-77. • Available from: https://sites.google.com/a/univsul.edu.iq/journal-of-jsmc/issues/vol5n1/jsmc-10069. • DOI: https://doi.org/10.17656/jsmc.10069

4. Clinical Analysis of Anterior Dislocation of the Shoulder by Spaso Technique. • Journal: Duhok Medical Journal 2015;9(1):30-36. • Available from: https://www.iasj.net/iasj/article/161214

5. Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy: Recognition of Some Risk Factors. • Journal: Duhok Medical Journal 2015;9(2):97-108. • Available from: https://www.iasj.net/iasj/article/161439

6. Adductor Tenotomy Versus Preliminary Traction for Prevention of Complications of Closed Reduction of The Developmental Dysplasia of The Hip. • Journal: Journal of Arab Board of Health Specialization 2019;20(2):9-14. • Available from: http://arab-board.org/en/journal , and http://arab-board.org/sites/default/files/Vol.20%20No.2.pdf 7. Limited Mid Palmar Versus Extended Incision in Surgical Treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Clinical Analysis. • Journal: Zanco Journal of Medical Sciences 2020;24(3):360-6. • Citation: Doski JO, Sindy RS, Hamzani FT, Omar HO. Limited mid palmar versus extended incision in surgical treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome: Clinical analysis. Zanco J Med Sci 2020;24(3):360-6. • Available from: https://zjms.hmu.edu.krd/index.php/zjms/article/view/793 • DOI: https://doi.org/10.15218/zjms.2020.043

8. Reliability of International Hip Dysplasia Institute classification for Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip Among Different Medical Personnel in Iraq. • Journal: Mustansiriya Med J 2020;19:41-4. • Citation: Doski JO. Reliability of international hip dysplasia institute classification for the developmental dysplasia of the hip among different medical personnel in Iraq. Mustansiriya Med J 2020 Jul 1;19(2):41-4. • Available from: https://www.mmjonweb.org/article.asp?issn=2070-1128;year=2020;volume=19;issue=2;spage=41;epage=44;aulast=Doski • DOI:10.4103/MJ.MJ_9_20

9. Accelerated versus conventional Ponseti protocol for the treatment of idiopathic talipes equinovarus deformity: A short term follow up in Iraq. • Journal: Zanco Journal of Medical Sciences (Zanco J Med Sci). 2021 Apr 27;25(1):473-9. • Citation: Doski JO, Jamal BI. Accelerated versus conventional Ponseti protocol for the treatment of idiopathic talipes equinovarus deformity: A short term follow up in Iraq. Zanco J Med Sci 2021 Apr 27;25(1):473-9. • Available from: https://zjms.hmu.edu.krd/index.php/zjms/article/view/826 • DOI: https://doi.org/10.15218/zjms.2021.009

10. Is There an Association Between the Familial Form of Generalized Joint Hypermobility and Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip in Children? • Journal: Medical Journal of Babylon. 2021, 18(4),333-339. • Citation: Doski JO, Ali FO. Is there an association between the familial form of generalized joint hypermobility and developmental dysplasia of the hip in children?. Med J Babylon 2021;18:333-9. • Available from: https://journals.lww.com/mjby/fulltext/2021/18040/is_there_an_association_between_the_familial_form.11.aspx • DOI: 10.4103/MJBL.MJBL_46_21

11. An Upgrade of the International Hip Dysplasia Institute Classification for Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip. • Journal: Clinics in Orthopedic Surgery. 2022, 14(1), 141-147. • Citation: Doski J, Mosa L, Hassawi Q. An Upgrade of the International Hip Dysplasia Institute Classification for Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip. Clin Orthop Surg. 2022 Mar;14(1):141-147. • Available from: https://ecios.org/search.php?where=aview&id=10.4055/cios21075&code=0157CIOS&vmode=FULL • DOI: https://doi.org/10.4055/cios21075

12. Definition of Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip: Literature Review. • Journal: Mustansiriya Medical Journal. 2022,21(1):1-7. • Citation: Doski JO. Definition of developmental dysplasia of the hip: Literature review. Mustansiriya Med J 2022;21:1-7. • Available from: https://www.mmjonweb.org/text.asp?2022/21/1/1/349311 • DOI: 10.4103/mj.mj_3_21

13. Robert Jones bandage versus cast in the treatment of distal radius fracture in children: a randomized controlled trial. • Journal: Chinese Journal of Traumatology. 2023, 26(4):217-222. • Citation: Doski J, Shaikhan R. Robert Jones bandage versus cast in the treatment of distal radius fracture in children: A randomized controlled trial. Chin J Traumatol. 2023;26(4):217-222. • DOI: 10.1016/j.cjtee.2023.04.001 • Available from: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1008127523000251?via%3Dihub

14. Terms used to describe abnormalities of joint kinematics: an overview. • Journal: Kufa Medical Journal. 2024, 20(1):63-70. • Citation: Doski J. Terms Used to Describe Abnormalities of Joint Kinematics: An Overview. Kufa Medical Journal. 2024;20(1),63–70. • DOI: https://doi.org/10.36330/kmj.v20i1.14725 • Available from: https://journal.uokufa.edu.iq/index.php/kmj/issue/view/906

15. Current lines and angles used in paediatric foot radiograph: a scoping review of literature • Journal: Annals of Ibadan Postgraduate Medicine. 2024 Apr 30;22(1):51–61. • Citation: Doski J. Current lines and angles used in paediatric foot radiograph: a scoping review of literature. Ann ib postgrad med. 2024;22(1):51-61. • PMCID: PMC11205722 PMID: 38939887 • Available from: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11205722/ And from: https://aipmed.org/?page_id=2969

16. Proximal versus distal tenotomy of the iliopsoas tendon in the surgical treatment of developmental dysplasia of the hip: a randomized clinical trial • Journal: International Orthopaedics (2025) 49:581-588 • Citation: Doski J. Proximal versus distal tenotomy of the iliopsoas tendon in the surgical treatment of developmental dysplasia of the hip: a randomized clinical trial. Int Orthop. 2025;49(3):581-588. doi:10.1007/s00264-025-06416-4 • PMID: 39853427 • DOI: 10.1007/s00264-025-06416-4 • Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00264-025-06416-4 • Available from: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39853427/

17. When does brace non-compliance occur in patients with clubfoot deformity? • Journal: Clinics in orthopedic surgery (2025), 17(6): 1070-1075. • Citation: Doski J. When Does Brace Noncompliance Occur in Patients with Clubfoot Deformity?. Clin Orthop Surg. 2025;17(6):1070-1075. doi:10.4055/cios24441 • Doi: 10.4055/cios24441 • Available from: https://www.ecios.org/DOIx.php?id=10.4055/cios24441

18. Frequency of reported cases of developmental dysplasia of the hip in Kurdistan region/Iraq • Journal: Zanco Journal of Medical Sciences (Zanco J Med Sci) • Citation: Doski JO, Mazin Alabbasi A. Frequency of reported cases of developmental dysplasia of the hip in Kurdistan region/Iraq. ZJMS. 2025;special issue:414-22. • Available from: https://zjms.hmu.edu.krd/index.php/zjms/article/view/1087 • DOI https://doi.org/10.15218/zjms.2025.044

19. Palmar Versus the Dorsal Surface of the Hand for Assessment of Limb’s Skin Temperature Changes in Musculoskeletal Diseases • Journal: Egyptian Orthopaedic Jornal • Citation: Doski J, Alogaidi W, Musa L. Palmer versus the dorsal surface of the hand for assessment of limb’s skin temperature changes in musculoskeletal diseases. Egy ortho J. 2026;61(2):311-316. • Available from: https://eoj.journals.ekb.eg/article_458537.html • DOI: 10.21608/EOJ.2025.420645.1080

pediatric orthopedics

High diploma of orthopedics and Kurdistan Higher council for medical specialization candidates