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Faculty of Medicine

The Faculty of Medicine strives to prepare national cadres in the field of healthcare, in addition to promoting and supporting high-quality medical research, attracting distinguished talents, and collaborating with global research centers to create a fertile environment for education, learning, research, innovation, and community service. This ensures graduates are qualified to enter the labor market and lead the healthcare sector in alignment with the vision of the university and the Kingdom.

The faculty is taking serious steps toward transforming into a modern academic system, aspiring for excellence, leadership, and innovation by seeking academic accreditation from the National Commission for Academic Accreditation and Assessment. It aligns its programs and research with global standards as monitoring tools for quality indicators and the academic and administrative services it provides, thereby contributing to elevating the outcomes of education and training to the highest levels.

The women's section has been inaugurated, alongside the commencement of establishing an advanced medical center for day surgeries and physical therapy at the Faisaliah branch. This completes our promising healthcare system, which will serve the university’s staff, students, and all segments of society equally.

Number of faculty members
90
Student to faculty ratio
8
Number of male and female students
720
Number of Graduating Students
200
Scientific Departments
7

    Academic Programs

    Bachelor
    Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery Program
    About the Programs
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    Professional certificates
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    Research and Innovation

    Coenzyme Q10 attenuates lung and liver fibrosis via modulation of autophagy in methotrexate treated rat
    Jan 2019 01
    The present study was conducted to investigate the potential protective effects of coenzyme Q 10 (CoQ10) administration on methotrexate induced lung and liver fibrosis in rat model, and to explore our hypothesis regarding its possible mechanism of action through reactivation of autophagy pathway. Methotrexate induced fibrosis was achieved by intraperitoneal injections twice a week for 4 weeks. A combined treatment of CoQ10 and methotrexate were used. Blood samples for biochemical analysis, lung and livers tissue for biochemical and histopathological analysis, were investigated. Concomitant treatment of CoQ10 & methotrexate caused improvement in histological picture of the lung and liver tissues, liver function and oxidative stress biomarkers, modulation of autophagy genes [mammalian target of rapamycin (m-TOR), Microtubule-associated proteins 1 A/1B light chain 3 (MAP1LC3B), and Sequestosome 1 ubiquitin-binding protein p62 (p62/SQSTM1)] with simultaneous reduction in High Mobility Group Protein B1 (HMGB1). Based on our results we postulated that CoQ10 up regulates autophagy pathway that could explain its protective properties against lung and liver fibrosis caused by methotrexate treatment in current study rat model.
    Congenital heart defect causing mutation in Nkx2.5 displays in vivo functional deficit
    Jan 2017 04
    The Nkx2.5 gene encodes a transcription factor that plays a critical role in heart development. In humans, heterozygous mutations in NKX2.5 result in congenital heart defects (CHDs). However, the molecular mechanisms by which these mutations cause the disease remain unknown. NKX2.5-R142C is a mutation that was reported to be associated with atrial septal defect (ASD) and atrioventricular (AV) block in 13-patients from one family. The R142C mutation is located within both the DNA-binding domain and the nuclear localization sequence of NKX2.5 protein. The pathogenesis of CHDs in humans with R142C point mutation is not well understood. To examine the functional deficit associated with this mutation in vivo, we generated and characterized a knock-in mouse that harbours the human mutation R142C. Systematic structural and functional examination of the embryonic, newborn, and adult mice revealed
    PCSK9: a key modulator of cardiovascular health
    Mar 2014 14
    Since the discovery of proprotein convertase subtilisin kexin 9 (PCSK9) in 2003, this PC has attracted a lot of attention from the scientific community and pharmaceutical companies. Secreted into the plasma by the liver, the proteinase K–like serine protease PCSK9 binds the low-density lipoprotein (LDL) receptor at the surface of hepatocytes, thereby preventing its recycling and enhancing its degradation in endosomes/lysosomes, resulting in reduced LDL-cholesterol clearance. Surprisingly, in a nonenzymatic fashion, PCSK9 enhances the intracellular degradation of all its target proteins. Rare gain-of-function PCSK9 variants lead to higher levels of LDL-cholesterol and increased risk of cardiovascular disease; more common loss-of-function PCSK9 variants are associated with reductions in both LDL-cholesterol and risk of cardiovascular disease. It took 9 years to elaborate powerful new PCSK9-based therapeutic approaches to reduce circulating levels of LDL-cholesterol. Presently, PCSK9 monoclonal antibodies that inhibit its function on the LDL receptor are evaluated in phase III clinical trials. This review will address the biochemical, genetic, and clinical aspects associated with PCSK9’s biology and pathophysiology in cells, rodent and human, with emphasis on the clinical benefits of silencing the expression/activity of PCSK9 as a new modality in the treatment of hypercholesterolemia and associated pathologies.
    Coenzyme Q10 attenuates lung and liver fibrosis via modulation of autophagy in methotrexate treated rat
    Jan 2019 01
    Congenital heart defect causing mutation in Nkx2.5 displays in vivo functional deficit
    Jan 2017 04
    PCSK9: a key modulator of cardiovascular health
    Mar 2014 14

    We Are Proud Of

    After representing Saudi Arabia in the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), Ruwaid Baamer achieved second place globally in the field of Materials Science and Engineering at ITEX 2024 in Malaysia, during the International Invention, Innovation & Technology Exhibition. His research focused on developing effective nanocomposites to prevent the adhesion of microorganisms and plants on marine surfaces.
    Achieving second place 🥈 in the field of (materials science) at ITEX2024 in Malaysia
    Student/ Ruwaid bin Ali Baamer
    Medical Reference: Improving the patient’s experience when reviewing medical clinics
    Achieving the gold medal 🥇 in the field of (medical reference) at ITEX 2024 in Malaysia
    Student/ Ruba Al-Ghanimi
    Green nanotechnology: water purification using porcelainite nanoparticles
    Achieving the gold medal 🥇 in the field of (green nanotechnology) at ITEX 2024 in Malaysia
    Student/ Ruba Al-Sulami
    Surgical guide: A tool to assist medical students during surgical procedures
    Achieving the gold medal 🥇 in the field of (surgical guidance) at ITEX 2024 in Malaysia
    Student: Reman Al-Harbi - Sereen Kazem - Dr. Bakdam Dahabia
    Dr. was honored. Fadi Hassanein won the Best Research Award in the Specialty of Ophthalmology for the year 2023 by the American Society of Ophthalmic and Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in San Francisco, USA.
    Best research award in the specialty of eye diseases for the year 2023
    Dr. Fadi Fouad Saeed Hassanein
    The College of Medicine congratulates student Khaled Hisham Al-Bahkali for his nomination as an ambassador for the College of Medicine in the University Ambassador Competition for the academic year 1444 and for receiving the award for the most beautiful idea at the university level. Wishing him continued progress and success
    Award for the most beautiful idea at the university level for the academic year 1444
    Student/ Khaled Hisham Al-Bahkali
    They were selected for the Dean's Honor List at the College of Medicine at the University of Jeddah
    Dean's Honor List at the College of Medicine at the University of Jeddah
    Student/ Abu Bakr Salem Al-Zuwaihri
    Congratulations to the student Ruba Al-Ghanimi from the College of Medicine for winning second place in the Health Education Award at the Dr. Sulaiman Fakeeh Award ceremony.
    Winning second place in the Health Education Award at the Dr. Soliman Fakeeh Award ceremony
    Student/ Ruba Al-Ghanimi