Department of Emergency Medicine

The Department of Emergency Medicine at Faculty of Medicine was established as a vital and important department for providing urgent medical care. Work began at King Abdulaziz University Hospital in late 1396 AH, when it was inaugurated by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Fahd bin Abdulaziz, during his time as Crown Prince. The department aims to train students to handle medical emergencies, including acute injuries, sudden illnesses, and major accidents that require immediate intervention. It offers comprehensive educational programs aimed at developing diagnostic and rapid treatment skills for emergency situations. Students are trained in the department to use the latest medical technologies to provide urgent care, as well as to make quick and appropriate decisions in emergency settings and manage critical cases with high efficiency. The department relies on hands-on training in the university hospital, where students work with real medical cases under the supervision of faculty specializing in emergency medicine. The Emergency Medicine Department also promotes scientific research in the field of emergency medicine by supporting studies focused on improving urgent care and increasing efficiency in handling emergency cases. The department seeks to strengthen academic collaboration with local and international institutions to exchange knowledge and expertise in this field. Through the development of academic curricula and continuous training programs, the Emergency Medicine Department aims to prepare specialists in emergency medicine capable of providing fast and effective healthcare, contributing to improving the quality of healthcare in the Kingdom.