Fakeeh College for Medical Sciences is a private Saudi college located in the city of Jeddah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It was established in 2003 to contribute to increasing the number of qualified healthcare professionals in nursing and medical sciences and to localize healthcare providers.
History of Fakeeh College for Medical Sciences
In 2008, the first batch of students graduated from the college with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. In 2017, the Fakeeh College for Medical Sciences welcomed its first batch of students for the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS). In 2018, the Bachelor of Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm-D) was established. The college also launched various postgraduate programs in Nursing and Medical Education. Additionally, Fakeeh College for Medical Sciences entered into international partnerships with the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland and the University of Dundee School of Medicine to support its undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
Programs and Departments of Fakeeh College for Medical Sciences
The college offers a variety of medical study programs at both undergraduate and master's levels. The available undergraduate programs include Medicine and Surgery, Doctor of Pharmacy, Medical Laboratory Sciences, and Nursing. Additionally, the college offers master's degree programs in Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing, Critical Care Nursing, Oncology and Palliative Care Nursing, Medical Education, Neonatal Critical Care Nursing, and Women's Health Nursing. The college also features several academic departments, including Basic Sciences and General Requirements, Physiology, Pathology, Nursing, and Medical Laboratory Sciences.
Units of Fakeeh College for Medical Sciences
The college includes administrative units that provide services to all its members, including the Academic Affairs Unit, Academic Advising and Student Support Unit, Student Activities Unit, Community Service Unit, Training and Internship Unit, Graduate Student Unit, Postgraduate Studies Unit, E-Learning Unit, Assessment Center, Curriculum Development and Monitoring Unit, Quality and Academic Accreditation Unit, Financial Affairs Unit, Employee Capacity Development Unit, Information Technology Unit, Strategic Plan Unit, and Human Resources Unit.
Facilities of Fakeeh College for Medical Sciences
The college hosts a number of facilities, including laboratories equipped with instruments for all specialties, a dedicated library and a digital library, study halls, a mortuary equipped with modern technologies, designated sports areas, and a college-affiliated hospital.
New Programs at Fakeeh College for Medical Sciences
In 2022, the college launched the Mazen Fakeeh Medical Chair for Diabetes Treatment. In 2023, the college introduced a master's program in Community Health Nursing and a joint supervision program for doctoral degrees.
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