Department of Medical Education oversees the process of medical education in the College of Medicine and provides many educational services to support, assess, and ultimately strengthen the College's educational mission.
Vision and Mission
Vision
A center of excellence in medical education and an enriching learning experience for both faculty and students.
Mission
To provide high-quality educational services to faculty and students to foster the development of exceptional teachers and physicians.
Major Departmental Contributions
The Department of Medical Education managed the Ethics 0211 Course for 3000 Level 1 Health Track students (2025-2026), handling lectures, course content design, assessment, and reporting.
Dr. Fares Mohammed S Almasabi
Assistant Professor
MBBS, Neuroscience Neurophysiology PhD
P.O. Box 641, Abha
E-mail: falmasabi@kku.edu.sa
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| No. | Faculty Member | Academic Rank | Department Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Fares Mohammed S Almasabi | Assistant Professor | Chair |
| 2 | Dr Ibrahim Tawhari | Assistant Professor | Member |
| 3 | Dr Yahya Shabi | Assistant Professor | Member |
| 4 | Dr Asma Habbash | Assistant Professor | Member |
| 5 | Dr. Ayyub Ali Patel | Associate Professor | Member |
| 6 | Dr. Ayaz Mallick | Associate Professor | Member |
| 7 | Dr Ahmed M. M. Osman Mansor | Assistant Professor | Member |
| 8 | Dr Asim M. ElDai Abdalla | Assistant Professor | Member |
| 9 | Dr. Mohamed Andarawi | Assistant Professor | Member |
| 10 | Dr Mohammed Eissa MArghany Tolba | Professor | Member |
| 11 | Mr. Muhammad Abid | Lecturer | Member |
Courses
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| No. | Course | Program | Coordinator |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Medical Education | MSc in Microbiology | Dr Ayyub Patel |
| 2 | Ethics 0211 | Health track |
Committees
Text version of the departmental chart
Medical Education Department. Implementation priorities below reproduce the wording of the existing chart.
ASSESSMENT & EVALUATION UNIT
- Blueprint assessments
- Review MCQs, SAQs, and OSCEs
- Conduct item analysis and standard setting
- Manage the question bank
Priority shown in the chart: To be started immediately
FACULTY DEVELOPMENT UNIT
- New faculty orientation
- Teaching and learning workshops
- Assessment training
- Blackboard/LMS and educational technology training
- College seminars
Priority shown in the chart: To be started immediately
EDUCATIONAL AND CURRICULUM UNIT
- Map curriculum and align outcomes
- Review course specifications and reports
- Monitor delivery, integration, and student workload
- Support curriculum review and accreditation
Priority shown in the chart: Focus after accreditation process and curriculum changes
MEDICAL EDUCATION RESEARCH & INNOVATION UNIT
- Support medical education research
- Mentor study design and publication
- Pilot educational innovations
- Advance digital education and AI
Priority shown in the chart: Focus in later phase
Key Departmental Activities and Events
The department has actively organized and hosted various workshops, seminars, forums, and training sessions aimed at student development, faculty training, and interprofessional learning:
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Title of Activity | Type | Presenter / Resource Person | Contributing Department / Organization | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Using Simulation in Healthcare Education | Seminar | Dr. Yahya Argobi | Medical Education | 44 |
Training Lectures for Students (Levels 11–12) | Training Lectures | Dr. Yahya Argobi | Medical Education | — |
Saudi International Medical Education Conference 2024 (SIMEC-2024) (ACA-20240005364) | Conference | Dr. Hassan Alzahrani | SSME / Med Edu | 480 |
Interprofessional Collaborative Learning Trends and Challenges (ACA-20240005302) | Workshop | SSME | SSME / Med Edu | 100 |
Interprofessional Education and Collaboration | Workshop | Prof. Alnaami | SSME | 94 |
Assessment Analysis | Seminar | Dr. Baha / Dr. Asim | Medical Education | 44 |
Foundations of Writing High Quality MCQs | Workshop | Dr. Asma Habash | Faculty Development Unit / Med Edu | 44 |
Health Profession Education Forum (ACA-20260000062) | Forum | Dr. Hassan Alzahrani | SSME | 450 |
SSME-Essential Skills in Assessment (SSME-ESA) (ACA-20260000063) | Workshop | Dr. Hassan Alzahrani | SSME | 44 |
Team Based Learning | Webinar | Dr. Aamir Magzoub / Vice Dean for Post Graduate & Research | Med. Edu / Vice Dean for Post Graduate & Research | 78 |
Examinations and Training
Exams conducted by the Medical Education Department: (Ethics was also conducted by Medical Education, but it is no longer with the department.)
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| No. | Date | Title of Activity | Type of Activity |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | 8/12/2024 | Preparatory exams for MBBS final year students (progress test) | Training exams |
2 | 9/10/2025 | Preparatory exams for MBBS final year students (progress test) | Training exams |
3 | 10/4/2025 | Preparatory exams for MBBS final year students (Exit Exam) | Training exams |
4 | 14-6-2026 | Preparatory exams for MBBS final year students (progress test) | Training exams |
5 | 16-11-2024 | Training lectures for Students (11-12 levels) | Training lectures |
6 | 21-11-2024 | MOCK Exams | Training exams |
7 | 22-5-2025 | Preparatory exams for MBBS final year students (progress test) | Training exams |
8 | 30-4-2017 | SMLE preparatory course | Training sessions |
9 | 23-4-2026 | Preparatory exams for MBBS final year students (Exit Exam) | Training exams |
Research Publications
- Alzahrani HA, Shati AA, Bawahab MA, Alamri AA, Hassan B, Patel AA, Ahmad MT, Abd El Maksoud W, Alsaleem MA. Students' perception of asynchronous versus synchronous distance learning during COVID-19 pandemic in a medical college, southwestern region of Saudi Arabia. BMC Med Educ. 2023 Jan 23;23(1):53. doi: 10.1186/s12909-023-04034-5.
- Wani JI, Mir MM. Artificial Intelligence, Assessment Integrity, and Professionalism in Medical Education: Global Disruption and Lessons from the Gulf Cooperation Council Region. Int Med Educ. 2026 Feb 24;5(1):27. doi: 10.3390/ime5010027.
- Mallick AK, Ahmad MS, Shaik RA, Albaqami F, Alotaibi RM, Matbouly G. The effect of medical informatics training on students' knowledge and attitude to use it in future medical work: a comparative study among Saudi medical students. Bangladesh J Med Sci. 2025 Feb;24(Suppl 2):170–177.
- Alzahrani HA, Ahmad MT, Alasmari ZS, Aljarallah FA, Hafiz LM. Obesity Concerns and the Future of a Nation's Health: A Cross-Sectional Study of Physical Activity and Related Awareness of Doctors-in-The-Making, Staff, and Faculty in a Saudi Medical College. J Multidiscip Healthc. 2023 Apr 4;16:951–962. doi: 10.2147/JMDH.S402315.
- Hassan B, Elfaki OA, Khan MA. The impact of outpatient clinical teaching on students' academic performance in obstetrics and gynecology. J Family Community Med. 2019 Sep-Dec;26(3):218–222. doi: 10.4103/jfcm.JFCM_190_18.