About Us
Welcome to the Department of Child health in the College of Medicine at King Khalid University. The department is dedicated to excellence in teaching and innovative medical research. It offers a variety of courses in the child health, which include normal growth and development, the common childhood diseases across the pediatric ages (neonates- infants- pre-school- school age), and the basics of the pediatric critical care. I addition, our faculty take care of thousands of sick children in Southwestern region of the country, providing general pediatric and subspecialty services. Finally, our department is committed to advancing medical knowledge through high quality research to help improve the health of Asser’s children and children throughout the world.
VISION, MISSION AND GOALS:
VISION:
In line with the vision of College of Medicine, the department vision is to be a regional leader in improving health through innovation in medical education, research and community service in the region.
MISSION:
As a mission, the department is dedicated to promoting outstanding undergraduate medical student teaching by developing excellence in medical education that will aid future medical professionals in providing high quality healthcare and carrying out scientific research to contribute to the service of the community.
GOALS:
- Interact collegially with faculty, staff, and students.
- Foster collaborative learning among students.
- Improve continually the efficiency of learning for our students.
- Share our teaching and learning techniques with the intellectual community at large.
Head of Child Health Department
Dr. Ali Mohammed Alsuheel Asseri
Associate Professor, Department of Child Health
Pediatric Pulmonology Consultant
Saudi, Arab, and Jordan Boards of Pediatrics
Fellowship of Pediatric Pulmonology, University of Arizona, Tucson, United States
Contact:
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 641, College of medicine,
Abha 61421, Saudi Arabia. Tel: 00966172417866
Email : Alsoheel11@kku.edu.sa
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Programs and Courses |
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The Department of Child Health offers two major clinical courses in Medicine for the MBBS program of the College of Medicine, along with additional courses like Applied Molecular Medicine course, basic clinical skills, and medical ethics. 1. Courses for College of Medicine students:
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Research |
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For over three decades, the Department of Child Health at the College of Medicine, King Khalid University, has been a leader in medical education, patient care, and scientific research. The Department has produced distinguished medical professionals and conducted advanced research that has significantly contributed to the field of medicine. |
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Here are some of the published papers:
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Community Services |
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The department's role extends to participation in community service and public health education programs and seminars, as well as participation in academic seminars in secondary schools to provide professional medical information. Here are some of the community services that the department members had contributed with:
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Contact Us |
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P.O. Box 641, Abha Telephone: 0172417484 Fax: 017 247 8136 E-mail: pediatrics@kku.edu.sa
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