Introduction
College of Medicine in Qassim University was established in the academic year 2000-2001,and became a regional leader in medical education. It is the first medical college in Saudi Arabia adopts the Problem-Based learning (PBl) curriculum, as well as integration within basic sciences and between basic and clinical sciences.
The curriculum is oriented towards training students to undertake the responsibilities of a physician of first contact who is capable of looking after preventive, promotive,curative and rehabilitative aspects of medicine. Curriculum aims to ensure that our graduates have a good working understanding of biological, psychological and social mechanisms and processes, as well as their impact on health and disease,based on principles of learning drawn from cognitive psychology. At the end of undergraduate program, the student shall endeavor to be able to:
The E-learning unit was launched two years ago with major succes and achievements recognized by international independent authorities. with services extending through the whole technology spectrum.
Exposure to clinical skills from the very start of the program allows student to apply knowledge and integrate information,Our uptodate clinical skills unit offers best facilities and program for skills training.
QAU has been established for ensuring that academic standards are defined and achieved in line with national and international standards, and fulfill the expectations of stakeholders
College of Medicine adopts a community-oriented, problem-based learning curriculum where people, patients and problems are studied from a number of standpoints. Problem-based learning (PBL) is integrated with appropriate training in clinical skills and community-based learning experiences. Emphasis is given to critical thinking and self-directed learning.The undergraduate curriculum is designed to realize the mission and the institutional objectives of the College.
Although the service function mainly rests with the health system, the college has an important role to play through its partnership with the health system and community, through its faculty who render appreciable health care to the people and through its community-based education programs in which both students and staff are involved. During their training in health care facilities the students work for upgrading these facilities by involving the concerned communities and authorities.
In research the emphasis will be on studies that would help to sort out the priority health problems of the country and efforts will be expended in equipping both students and staff with the required research capabilities in this regard. The college has published many researches in recognized internationa periodicals and organizes regular scientific activities and conferences. besides the publication of the international journal of health sciences.
In addition to graduating doctors with the above-mentioned attributes and competences, the college has its role to play in education and training of the various categories of health personnel to develop and update their knowledge and skills through continuing professional development (CPD) programs. The responsibility in education also includes postgraduate education and educating the community in matters related to health.
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The group was launched to provide continuous support and consultation regarding Evidence Based Health Care (EBHC) to the health care professionals and institutions. With the vision to ensure that the evidence based health care will be implemented fully and effectively in all health care institutes.
1. To increase awareness about EBM among the health professionals
2. To incorporate the concept of EBM in the process of health care decision making.
College of Medicine is one of the few colleges to adopt the accreditation process nationwide.
For continous improvement in quality and to :
