Abstract
The article discusses the establishment and roles of the Medical Education Department at the Faculty of Medicine, King Abdul Aziz University (KAU) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. It highlights the historical context of medical education departments globally and in Saudi Arabia, the need for reform in medical education, and the specific roles and challenges faced by the KAU Medical Education Department. The department focuses on fostering research, investing in faculty and staff development, and supporting curriculum development. The article emphasizes the importance of aligning the department's mission with the university's goals and the need for interdisciplinary collaboration and international partnerships.
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Publication details
- DOI
- 10.5001/omj.2012.02
- Journal
- Oman Medical Journal
- Publisher
- Oman Medical Specialty Board
- Open access
- Gold open access
Cite this article
APA 7
Al Shawwa, L. A. (2012). The establishment and roles of the Medical Education Department in the faculty of Medicine, King Abdul Aziz University, Jeddah Saudi Arabia. Oman Medical Journal. https://doi.org/10.5001/omj.2012.02
MLA 9
Al Shawwa, Lana A. "The establishment and roles of the Medical Education Department in the faculty of Medicine, King Abdul Aziz University, Jeddah Saudi Arabia." Oman Medical Journal, 2012. https://doi.org/10.5001/omj.2012.02.
Chicago (author–date)
Al Shawwa, Lana A. 2012. "The establishment and roles of the Medical Education Department in the faculty of Medicine, King Abdul Aziz University, Jeddah Saudi Arabia." Oman Medical Journal. https://doi.org/10.5001/omj.2012.02.
Harvard
Al Shawwa, L. A. (2012) 'The establishment and roles of the Medical Education Department in the faculty of Medicine, King Abdul Aziz University, Jeddah Saudi Arabia', Oman Medical Journal. doi:10.5001/omj.2012.02.
Vancouver
Al Shawwa LA. The establishment and roles of the Medical Education Department in the faculty of Medicine, King Abdul Aziz University, Jeddah Saudi Arabia. Oman Medical Journal. 2012. doi:10.5001/omj.2012.02
IEEE
L. A. Al Shawwa, "The establishment and roles of the Medical Education Department in the faculty of Medicine, King Abdul Aziz University, Jeddah Saudi Arabia," Oman Medical Journal, 2012, doi: 10.5001/omj.2012.02.