The Competitive Examination Committee, chaired by the esteemed Chairman of the Deans of Pharmacy Colleges, Associate Professor Dr. Sarmed H. Kathem Alkhateeb, convened to discuss the third edition of the Creativity and Excellence Award for top students from pharmacy colleges. This award is presented by the Minister to the best three students from pharmacy colleges in Iraq.The top three students from each government and private pharmacy college graduating in the 2023-2024 academic year will be invited to take a competitive exam scheduled for January of this year. The students who achieve the highest scores on this exam will be honored with the Creativity and Excellence Award. The purpose of the committee meeting was to agree on the examination procedures and all logistical matters to ensure a smooth execution of the exam.