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Faculty of Medicine

Faculty of Medicine

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Established in 1975, the Faculty of Medicine at King Abdulaziz University is one of the leading academic institutions in medical education in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. For nearly five decades, the Faculty has played a pivotal role in advancing medical education, scientific research, and community engagement. It has also made significant contributions to the establishment and academic development of several medical schools across the Kingdom, reflecting its enduring national impact on medical education and healthcare development. The Faculty comprises twenty-four academic departments and offers a comprehensive portfolio of undergraduate, postgraduate, residency, and fellowship programs that are aligned with national healthcare priorities and internationally recognized academic standards. The Faculty adopts a competency-based medical education (CBME) model through an integrated curriculum that seamlessly connects basic medical sciences with clinical practice while fostering scientific inquiry, critical thinking, professionalism, leadership, and interprofessional collaboration. This educational approach prepares graduates to address the evolving challenges of modern healthcare systems and to provide high-quality, patient-centered care. The Faculty provides an advanced learning environment supported by modern teaching laboratories, a state-of-the-art Clinical Skills and Simulation Center, a university teaching hospital, and partnerships with a wide range of healthcare institutions. These resources provide students with a rich educational experience that combines academic excellence with practical clinical training. The Faculty is further distinguished by its accomplished scholars, clinicians, and researchers, whose nationally and internationally recognized achievements contribute to high-quality education, pioneering research, healthcare advancement, innovation, and interdisciplinary collaboration, while supporting the realization of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030. The Faculty is firmly committed to a culture of quality, accreditation, and continuous improvement through the adoption of international best practices in academic governance and quality assurance. The Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) program has been granted full accreditation by the Education and Training Evaluation Commission (ETEC). In addition, the University Hospital and the Clinical Skills and Simulation Center have earned prestigious national and international accreditations and awards, reflecting excellence in medical education, clinical training, and healthcare services. Guided by its forward-looking vision, the Faculty of Medicine at King Abdulaziz University continues to strengthen its position as a leading academic institution in medical education, research, and innovation by preparing competent, innovative, and professionally responsible physicians and healthcare leaders who contribute to improving community health and enhancing the Kingdom's regional and global standing in medical education, research, and innovation.

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Announcement of Competitive Exam for Graduate Students – College of Medicine
Department Medical Genetics
Apr 19, 2026

Announcement of Competitive Exam for Graduate Students – College of Medicine Department Medical Genetics

The Faculty of Medicine at King Abdulaziz University announces the date of the competitive examination for postgraduate students in the Faculty of Medicine, within the Department of Genetic Medicine.
Announcement of the Ranking Examination - Master of Public Health Program (Epidemiology and Biostatistics) – Preventive Medicine and Public Health Department
Apr 19, 2026

Announcement of the Ranking Examination - Master of Public Health Program (Epidemiology and Biostatistics) – Preventive Medicine and Public Health Department

The Faculty of Medicine at King Abdulaziz University announces the competitive examination for the Master of Public Health (Epidemiology and Biostatistics) program in the Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health.
Announcement of the Admission Test for the MSc Program in Clinical Biochemistry
Department of Clinical Biochemistry
Apr 19, 2026

Announcement of the Admission Test for the MSc Program in Clinical Biochemistry Department of Clinical Biochemistry

The Faculty of Medicine at King Abdulaziz University announces the competitive admission process for the Master’s Program in Clinical Biochemistry, Department of Clinical Biochemistry.
Announcement of the Competitive Examination for Postgraduate Female Students at the Faculty of Medicine - Department of Clinical Pharmacology (Master’s Program)
Apr 19, 2026

Announcement of the Competitive Examination for Postgraduate Female Students at the Faculty of Medicine - Department of Clinical Pharmacology (Master’s Program)

The Faculty of Medicine at King Abdulaziz University announces the competitive examination for female postgraduate students in the Faculty of Medicine, Department of Clinical Pharmacology (Master’s program).