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The MBBS program at FCMS is committed to provide a distinctive undergraduate educational experience that prepares medical students during their undergraduate studies, internship, postgraduate training, further studies, and specialization.
The program includes required and elective courses, modules, credit-hour requirements, and college requirements together with details of the courses to be taken each year or semester.
The MBBS curriculum includes a six-year annual undergraduate degree program and an Internship Year. It consists of four phases. It applies an interdisciplinary thematic approach, integrating biomedical and clinical sciences with early clinical experience, communication skills, and clinical training at hospitals and other primary healthcare facilities.
The program is structured as an integrated spiral curriculum according to the Saudi MEDs competency-based framework. Its learning strategies include interactive lectures, team-based learning (TBL), problem-based learning (PBL), common clinical presentations (CCPs), flipped class (FC), and tutorial sessions, together with student presentations and small-group learning supported by appropriate clinical experience. Such learning activities employ various delivery strategies at both hospitals and community-based facilities.
The program promotes a culture that enhances teamwork, collaboration, critical thinking, scientific inquiry, lifelong learning, time management, and community service delivery. Those elements are embraced by medical students and recognized as important pillars of effective care delivery in medical practice. In addition, students should recognize that the assessments at various phases of the program are designed to recognize achievements and development of key attributes and qualities rather than rewarding short-term superficial learning.
The MBBS program uses a horizontally and vertically integrated annual system with rotations in clinical medicine and preparation for supervised practice.
The program consists of the following components (total of 215 credit hours):
This course includes defining the concept of language and its originality, analyzing the basic language elements, the Arabic language in academia, and basic linguistic skills: listening, speaking, and reading, as well as related applications to hamzat, long vowels, and differentiating between ta’at, letters, nouns, and verbs, sentences, and linguistic styles. It also focuses on the importance of linguistic appreciation for correct and incorrect sentences, the connotations of words and structures, and eloquence explanation of the aesthetics of the Holy Qur’an, the Noble Prophet’s Hadith, Arabic poetry, and prose pieces, which contain the finest Arabic linguistic texts in their words, structures, styles, and contents.
This course includes three main sections: Islamic culture with its sources, importance, and relationship with other cultures, the Islamic faith with its pillars, characteristics, effects, and fundamental issues, and worship with its elements, motives, conditions, characteristics, and misconceptions and wrong practices in it. The course focuses on strengthening Islamic values in student’s minds to build their strong personalities to be good building blocks in the society and Islamic nation.
The course focuses on the fundamentals of the language and includes basics of English language grammar, reading skills and vocabulary. It also focuses on situational conversation, listening, presentation skills and critical thinking.
The course focuses on the fundamentals of various computer applications that are crucial for medical students in building their computer knowledge tools (theoretical and practical skills) that will enable them to continue their six years study.
This course is considered vocational and professional for university students in the fields of linguistic drafting, as it combines theory and practice. It deals with aspects related to linguistic editing, and then enhances them by training students on correct writing and proper expression, which are required as an acquired basic skill in scientific research and in written practice in their professional real life. It also helps to avoid writing errors and focuses on providing practical models and exercises on the various editorial arts and improving the creative literary and artistic rhetorical style of the student and writer.
This course is a comprehension of the statistical methods that most often used to analyze quantitative data collected in medical and biomedical informatics studies, including clinical trials, epidemiologic studies, studies of the accuracy and performance of screening and diagnostic tests and predictive model studies.
This course further develops students’ grasp of Academic English by bringing them to a low B1 level and empowering them to start learning Academic English independently. It gives them tools to deal with more complex structures of Academic English and broadens and deepens their competence in academic writing/reading and academic listening/speaking.
This course focuses on the organization of the body, suffixes, prefixes, medical specialists, and case reports. Also, the meanings, spellings, and pronunciation will be covered throughout the course. It includes medical terms using common combining forms, suffixes, and prefixes; naming different body systems and their functions; analysis and spelling of medical terms related to organs and tissues of the body; and recognition of the meaning of various pathological terms, laboratory tests, and commonly performed procedures.
The course is designed as an introduction to biology in the preparatory year. It is concerned with the basic concepts in biology, cellular organelles and their function, the construction and function of carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins. Also, anatomy and physiology of major organ systems such as digestive, nervous, respiratory, endocrine, musculoskeletal and reproductive systems in addition to the special senses (eye, ear, taste, and smell).
The course discusses fundamental principles of general chemistry, basic to the understanding of the health-related sciences. Also, principles of atomic structure, periodicity, chemical bonding, and solutions will be discussed. Additionally, fundamentals of organic nomenclature and a survey of the properties of proteins, carbohydrates and lipids will be covered.
In this course, students will learn foundational communication skills that they will continue to build on throughout their six years of medical school. Students will develop basic interviewing skills and will gain an understanding of the importance of effective doctor-patient communication, conflict resolution and how to deal with difficult types of patients. This will include an introduction to Patient-Centered Interviewing with a focus on how to open the interview, establish rapport with patients, and elicit and respond to patient emotions. Students will learn about specific factors that influence the doctor-patient relationship including physician self-care, and how to write their reflections. Students will interview hospitalized patients through role plays.
This course focuses on the basic principles of physics affecting on the human body such as;
This course addresses mainly Theme III- (Scientific basis of clinical practice) as it covers introduction to the gross anatomy, general embryology, the different fields of medical genetics such as mutations, chromosomes, patterns of inheritance, population genetics, metabolism of the macromolecules, carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids and normal structure of cells, tissues, and organs at the microscopic level. The course covers Theme IV- (Evidence based medicine and clinical practice) as it focuses on laboratory experience involving the dissection of human cadavers and study of the platinated specimens and anatomical models and the methods of studying histology. It also addresses theme II (Health Promotion and Preventive Care Clinical Skills) as it focuses on the prevention, early detection, and management of genetic disorders, in addition to cytogenetic techniques and different molecular tools used for diagnosis of genetic diseases. In addition, it is covering Theme I (Personal and Professional Development) throughout this course as it includes the use of IT and health technology, ethics, clinical efficiency, and effectiveness in dealing with patients and colleagues in different settings.
The foundation ofMedicine B Block addresses mainly Theme III (Scientific Basis of ClinicalPractice) as it covers the causes and mechanisms of different diseases with thestructural and functional changes that occur in these diseases. It also focuseson the selected group of medically important bacteria, viruses, fungi, andparasites with emphasis on their transmission, pathogenesis, clinicalpresentation, prevention strategies and correlation between their laboratorytests findings and clinical manifestations of various infectious diseases. Inaddition to covering the basic principles of pharmacology, thepharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, therapeutic indications, adverse effects,contra indications, toxic effects, and drug-drug interactions of commonly useddrugs in clinical practice. Furthermore, the course addresses Theme IV(Evidence based Medicine and Clinical Skills) as it forms the basis forclinical medicine. It also serves as a forum for students to debate the meritsof these issues and controversies. The course covers also Theme II (HealthPromotion and Preventive Care) as it contributes to the development of aframework for considering realistic and innovative science and solutions tothese clinically encountered problems and their preventive strategies includingimmunization. The course uses a combination of lectures, discussions, andstudent presentations to encourage broad participation. Sessions will usuallybe introduced by lectures that will serve as a point of reference for classdiscussion. Students will be asked to summarize, and critique assignedreadings, and to bring information from their own reading to class discussionand through that it addresses Theme I (Personal and Professional Development).
This course includes the four sources of Islamic legislation, which are: The Qur’an, the Sunnah, consensus, and analogy, and highlights the human need for this legislation in every time and place.
It also focuses on the importance of the student’s understanding the means of Islamic legislation in explaining the Sharia ruling on emerging issues in the modern era in general, and medical issues. It explains the characteristic of collective ijtihad and the role of jurisprudence academies in deriving Sharia rulings. It explains the Islamic approach to building and maintaining the family, how to deal with marital disputes, and contemporary family issues. It focuses on the components and characteristics of Islamic society, the most prominent social problems, and how to solve them.
This course addresses mainly Theme III- (Scientific basis of clinical practice) as it covers the components of a research framework i.e., problem definition, research design, data collection, ethical issues in research, report writing, and presentation. It also addresses Theme IV- (Evidence based medicine and clinical practice) as the students will apply many of the methodologies discussed in this course. In addition to covering Theme I – (Personal and professional development) as it focuses on the principles of research ethics.
The course addresses theme IV (Evidence-Based Medicine and Clinical Skills) and theme I (Personal and Professional Development) as it focuses on practical clinical skills including History taking, history of common symptoms, general examination, and specific system examinations. It also includes medical interview, an introduction to patient safety principles, human factors, and patient safety, understanding system and learning from errors to prevent harm. The communication portion of this course covers, patients’ illness behavior, breaking bad news and developing clinical reasoning skills
The course also addresses theme III (Scientific Basis of Clinical Practice) as it will cover partially basic Medical and clinical sciences.
The Musculoskeletal module addresses mainly Theme III (Scientific Basis of Clinical Practice) as it covers the causes and mechanisms of different diseases with the structural and functional changes that occur in these diseases. Furthermore, this module addresses Theme IV (Evidence based Medicine and Clinical Skills) as it forms the basis for clinical years. This module covers also Theme II (Health Promotion and Preventive Care). The course uses a combination of lectures, discussions, and student presentations to encourage broad participation. Sessions will usually be introduced by lectures that will serve as a point of reference for class discussion. Theme I (Personal and Professional Development) will be addressed through summarizing, and critique assigned readings, reflecting and to bring information from their own reading to class discussion.
The BCRS module addresses mainly Theme III (Scientific Basis of Clinical Practice) as it covers the causes and mechanisms of different diseases with the structural and functional changes that occur in the diseases of these systems. Furthermore, the course addresses Theme IV (Evidence based Medicine and Clinical Skills) as it forms the basis for clinical years. The course also covers Theme II (Health Promotion and Preventive Care) as it introduces some epidemiological principles of disease related to Blood, Respiratory and Cardiovascular Diseases. The course uses a combination of lectures, discussions, and student presentations to encourage broad participation. Sessions will usually be introduced by lectures that will serve as a point of reference for class discussion. Theme I (Personal and Professional Development) will be addressed through summarizing, and critique assigned readings, reflecting and to bring information from their own reading to class discussion.
This course addresses mainly Theme III- Scientific basis of clinical practice as it covers the major organs of the endocrine system, the hormonal secretions they produce, and their physiological effects on the body. Pathology of endocrine and genital organs are addressed and correlated with some the clinical cases. It also addresses Theme IV- (Evidence based medicine and clinical practice) and Theme II – (Health Promotion and Preventive Care) as the students apply all the basic knowledge of investigations and therapeutic modalities for the major endocrine and reproductive health problems. The module also outlines the epidemiology and prevention of these health problems. In addition to covering Theme I - Personal and professional development as it is delivered through blended approach. This approach combines educational methods that encourage self-directed learning, reflection on personal experience, critical thinking, and access to extensive online resources. This will enable students to engage in collaborative learning. During this course participants work through course materials and readings, undertake directed learning activities.
This course addresses mainly Theme III- (Scientific basis of clinical practice) as it covers the histological and anatomical basis of major organs of the Gastrointestinal system. Pathology of Gastrointestinal system are addressed and correlated with some clinical cases. It also addresses Theme IV- (Evidence based medicine and clinical practice) and Theme II – (Health Promotion and Preventive Care) as the students apply all the basic knowledge of the basis of investigations and therapeutic modalities for the major Gastrointestinal system health problems. The module also outlines the epidemiology and prevention of these health problems. In addition to covering Theme I – (Personal and professional development) as it is delivered through blended approach. This approach combines educational methods that encourage self-directed learning, reflection on personal experience, critical thinking, and access to extensive online resources. This will enable students to engage in collaborative learning. During this course participants work through course materials and readings, undertake directed learning activities.
The Renal and Urinary System module addresses mainly Theme III (Scientific Basis of Clinical Practice) as it covers the causes and mechanisms of different diseases with the structural and functional changes that occur in these diseases. Furthermore, the course addresses Theme IV (Evidence based Medicine and Clinical Skills) as it forms the basis for clinical years. The course also covers Theme II (Health Promotion and Preventive Care) as it introduces some topics about patient education and conducting health education regarding Urinary Tract Infection. The course uses a combination of lectures, discussions, and student presentations to encourage broad participation. Sessions will usually be introduced by lectures that will serve as a point of reference for class discussion. Theme I (Personal and Professional Development) will be addressed through summarizing, and critique assigned readings, reflecting and to bring information from their own reading to class discussion.
The Nervous System module addresses mainly Theme III (Scientific Basis of Clinical Practice) as it covers the causes and mechanisms of different diseases with the structural and functional changes that occur in these diseases. Furthermore, the module addresses Theme IV (Evidence based Medicine and Clinical Skills) as it forms the basis for clinical years. The course also covers Theme II (Health Promotion and Preventive Care) as it introduces some topics about drug abuse and addiction. The course uses a combination of lectures, discussions, and student presentations to encourage broad participation. Sessions will usually be introduced by lectures that will serve as a point of reference for class discussion. Theme I (Personal and Professional Development) will be addressed through summarizing, and critique assigned readings, reflecting and to bring information from their own reading to class discussion.
This course includes four units, which are as follows:
Ethics and the health professions, and deals with establishing the concept of ethics, defining its relationship to Islam, faith, acts of worship, transactions and their origins, and the ethics and regulations of the health professions as well as the legal foundations of the health professions.
This unit is a purely health professional specialty that qualifies those affiliated with the health sector to be committed to the legal rulings in the practice of their specialty, and to be familiar with the issues and rulings related to the jurisprudence of doctors and patients, the economic system in Islam, its sources, origins, characteristics, and goals, the three monarchies, restricted economic freedom, zakat, inheritance, banking, and insurance, the health economy, its reality, development, and its future in the Kingdom.
IMP-CSs is an integrated block based on the four themes of the medical curriculum: Personal and Professional Development, Health Promotion and Preventive Care, Scientific Basis of Clinical Practice and Evidence-Based Medicine and Clinical Practice. In theme I (Personal and Professional Development),the course will cover the principles of professionalism and effective communication in clinical practice, while in theme II (Health Promotion and Preventive Care) ,the course focuses on applying basic concepts of patient safety in health care In addition to that in theme III (Scientific Basis of Clinical Practice) The course addresses the application of evidence based practice to common clinical presentation also theme IV (Evidence-Based Medicine and Clinical Practice) cover basic clinical skills, procedural skills and interviewing and communication skills in clinical practice.
This course addresses the fundamental moral and ethical principles underlying the practice of medicine and research. It introduces students to the core elements of ethical thinking and reasoning on issues including but not limited to, truth telling, confidentiality, genetic testing, professional boundaries, conflicts of interest, informed consent for treatment and research and end-of-life care. Also, it focuses on practical aspects of medicine such as commitment to the profession, patients, and the community at large through ethical practice and professional behavior including but not limited to honesty, integrity, leadership, compassion, respect, and altruism. The course offers a wide range of case scenarios simulating multitude of ethical issues seen in medical practice with guidelines and ethical framework and working within a multidisciplinary team.
Special Senses Ι is an integrated module based on the four themes of the medical curriculum: Personal and Professional Development, Health Promotion and Preventive Care, Scientific Basis of Clinical Practice and Evidence-Based Medicine and Clinical Practice. In theme I (Personal and Professional Development) ,the course will cover the effective communication with patient in the field of Otolaryngology and Ophthalmology , while in theme II (Health Promotion and Preventive Care), the course focuses on covering the most important preventive measures in both fields and patient health education related to common disorders of Otolaryngology and Ophthalmology , in addition to that in theme III (Scientific Basis of Clinical Practice) The course addresses the application of evidence based practice to common clinical presentations in Otolaryngology and Ophthalmology. Finally, theme IV (Evidence-Based Medicine and Clinical Practice) covers basic clinical skills and procedural skills in both fields.
Four courses are available in Fourth Year – Second Semester, and the student is allowed to choose one of them:
This course addresses the fundamental principles and detailed knowledge of medically important viruses and the interaction of these viruses with host cells during viral infection. Also, it focuses on understanding the pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, and detection of clinically significant viruses. In addition to that, it covers general topics including viral structure, viral classification, life cycle of viruses, laboratory diagnosis of viruses, antiviral agents, and viral vaccines.
The course mainly addresses theme I (Personal and Professional Development), theme III (Scientific Basis of Clinical Practice) and theme IV (Evidence-Based Medicine and Clinical Skills). It helps students to acquire an appropriate background of drug dependence and methods of its diagnosis using clinical methods, challenge tests and analytical techniques. It focuses on the management of poisoned patient including medical emergencies using Evidence-Based Medicine. Toxicity with drugs of abuse will be discussed in detail, in addition to the indications and methods of drug monitoring.
This course covers the steps of the practice of EBM and the different purposes for searching the scientific biomedical literature. In addition to that it addresses issues arising in patient care as correct clinical questions (PICO questions) and clinical evidence using the most appropriate terms and other tools (filters, operators, and clinical queries) in databases available through the Internet, in accordance with the type of evidence of interest (PubMed, Cochrane Library, National Guideline Clearinghouse).
This course addresses the essential principles and concepts of clinical Pharmacology together with the link between the study of the therapeutic guidelines and different clinical presentations. Also, it focuses on understanding the scientific basis of drug selection based on clinical presentation, individual characteristics, and safety profile of drugs. In addition to that, it emphasizes on the impacts of the used medications on the health status of the patient and the appropriate way for monitoring.
Community medicine module based on the four themes of the medical curriculum: Personal and Professional Development, Health Promotion and Preventive Care, Scientific Basis of Clinical Practice and Evidence-Based Medicine and Clinical Practice. In theme I (Personal and Professional Development) the module covers the principles of effective and written communication in community practice, while in theme II (Health Promotion and Preventive Care) which is the main theme for this module which focuses on the ability to practice based on understanding of the Saudi health care system and to apply health promotion and advocacy roles for the benefit and wellbeing of individual patient, community, and population. In addition to that in theme III (Scientific Basis of Clinical Practice) The module addresses the principles of epidemiology of common diseases and the systematic approach to screening to reduce the incidence of those diseases also theme IV (Evidence-Based Medicine and Clinical Practice) cover basic clinical skills, procedural skills and in community practice.
Behavioral sciences module based on the four themes of the medical curriculum: Personal and Professional Development, Health Promotion and Preventive Care, Scientific Basis of Clinical Practice and Evidence-Based Medicine and Clinical Practice. In theme I (Personal and Professional Development), the module covers the principles of effective written and oral communication in behavioral sciences, while in theme II (Health Promotion and Preventive Care) which is the main theme for this module as it focuses Human behavior in health and disease, Mind-body relationship., Classical conditioning, operant conditioning, and behavior modification, Personality theory, defense mechanisms, and types of personality and abnormal psychology. In addition to that in theme III (Scientific Basis of Clinical Practice) The module addresses the scientific background of common psychological disorders and also theme IV (Evidence-Based Medicine and Clinical Practice) cover the application of basic evidence-based practice in treatment modalities for psychological disorders.
Laboratory medicine and diagnostic module is an integrated module based on the four themes of the medical curriculum: Personal and Professional Development, Health Promotion and Preventive Care, Scientific Basis of Clinical Practice and Evidence-Based Medicine and Clinical Practice. In theme I (Personal and Professional Development) ,the course will cover the principles of effective and written communication in clinical practice, while in theme II (Health Promotion and Preventive Care) ,the course focuses on applying evidence based guidelines and screening tests in laboratory medicine and radiological examinations care In addition to that in theme III (Scientific Basis of Clinical Practice) The course addresses the application of microbiological, pathological and immunological basis to a common clinical presentation also theme IV (Evidence-Based Medicine and Clinical Practice) cover basic clinical skills, procedural skills and in clinical practice.
Four courses are offered again in Fourth Year – Third Semester, and the student is allowed to choose one of them, provided not to repeat the course which was studied in Second Semester:
This course addresses the fundamental principles and detailed knowledge of medically important viruses and the interaction of these viruses with host cells during viral infection. Also, it focuses on understanding the pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, and detection of clinically significant viruses. In addition to that, it covers general topics including viral structure, viral classification, life cycle of viruses, laboratory diagnosis of viruses, antiviral agents, and viral vaccines.
The course mainly addresses theme I (Personal and Professional Development), theme III (Scientific Basis of Clinical Practice) and theme IV (Evidence-Based Medicine and Clinical Skills). It helps students to acquire an appropriate background of drug dependence and methods of its diagnosis using clinical methods, challenge tests and analytical techniques. It focuses on the management of poisoned patient including medical emergencies using Evidence-Based Medicine. Toxicity with drugs of abuse will be discussed in detail, in addition to the indications and methods of drug monitoring.
This course covers the steps of the practice of EBM and the different purposes for searching the scientific biomedical literature. In addition to that it addresses issues arising in patient care as correct clinical questions (PICO questions) and clinical evidence using the most appropriate terms and other tools (filters, operators, and clinical queries) in databases available through the Internet, in accordance with the type of evidence of interest (PubMed, Cochrane Library, National Guideline Clearinghouse).
This course addresses the essential principles and concepts of clinical Pharmacology together with the link between the study of therapeutic guidelines and different clinical presentations. Also, it focuses on understanding the scientific basis of drug selection based on clinical presentation, individual characteristics, and safety profile of drugs. In addition to that, it emphasizes the impacts of the used medications on the health status of the patient and the appropriate way for monitoring.
Internal Medicine Block is based on the four themes of the medical curriculum: Personal and Professional Development, Health Promotion and Preventive Care, Scientific Basis of Clinical Practice and Evidence-Based Medicine and Clinical Practice. In theme I (Personal and Professional Development), the course will cover the principles of professionalism and effective communication with patient in clinical practice, while in theme II (Health Promotion and Preventive Care), the course focuses on applying basic concepts and principles of patient health education. In addition to that in theme III (Scientific Basis of Clinical Practice) The course addresses the application of evidence-based practice to common clinical presentation in different body systems. also theme IV (Evidence-Based Medicine and Clinical Practice) covers the clinical approach to common clinical presentation including history taking, Clinical Examination, Investigation, differential diagnosis, and Management. In addition to that, this theme addresses the basic clinical skills, procedural skills and interviewing and communication skills in clinical practice.
This course aims to introduce medical students to the basic facts, concepts, and scientific principles of forensic medicine necessary for the practice of medicine by providing theoretical and practical knowledge of the forensic medical science and will train students to be able to critically evaluate and interpret forensic medical and scientific evidence including toxicological samples. In addition to that, it provides the students with Forensic terminology with emphasis on the understanding of the underlying pathology of traumatic and sudden, unexpected deaths encountered.
Special Senses II Module is based on the four themes of the medical curriculum: Personal and Professional Development, Health Promotion and Preventive Care, Scientific Basis of Clinical Practice and Evidence-Based Medicine and Clinical Practice. In theme I (Personal and Professional Development), the course will cover the principles of professionalism and effective communication with patient with dermatological disorders in clinical practice, while in theme II (Health Promotion and Preventive Care), the course focuses on applying basic concepts and principles of patient health education and prevention of various dermatological disorders. In addition to that in theme III (Scientific Basis of Clinical Practice) The course addresses the etiology, classification, presentation, and management of various dermatological disorders. Also theme IV (Evidence-Based Medicine and Clinical Practice) covers the clinical approach to common dermatological clinical presentation including history taking, Clinical Examination, Investigation, differential diagnosis, and Management. In addition to that, this theme addresses the basic clinical skills, procedural skills and interviewing and communication skills in dermatology practice.
Mental Health & Psychiatry Module is based on the four themes of the medical curriculum: Personal and Professional Development, Health Promotion and Preventive Care, Scientific Basis of Clinical Practice and Evidence-Based Medicine and Clinical Practice. In theme I (Personal and Professional Development), the course will cover the principles of professionalism and effective communication with psychiatric patient in clinical practice, while in theme II (Health Promotion and Preventive Care), the course focuses on applying basic concepts and principles of patient health education and prevention of various psychiatric disorders. In addition to that in theme III (Scientific Basis of Clinical Practice) The course addresses the etiology, classification, presentation, and management various psychiatric disorders. Also theme IV (Evidence-Based Medicine and Clinical Practice) covers the clinical approach to common psychiatric clinical presentation including history taking, Clinical Examination, Investigation, differential diagnosis, and Management. In addition to that, this theme addresses the basic clinical skills, procedural skills and interviewing and communication skills in psychiatry practice.
Three courses are available in Fifth Year – Second Semester, and the student is allowed to choose one of them:
Forensic Sciences:
This course addresses the essential principles and general concept of Forensic Science and their application in the field of law by recognizing the major sub-specialties of Forensic Science and its interaction with medico-legal issues for the medical practitioner. Also, it focuses on understanding the ideal approach to the crime scene and crime scene investigation.
Clinical Nutrition:
This course addresses the essential principles and concepts of clinical nutrition together with the interaction between the nutritional status and pathological condition of the patient. Also, it focuses on understanding the role of nutritional therapy in the management plans of a diversity of health problems. In addition to that, it covers general topics including nutritional assessments, malnutrition, impact of different diseases on patient’s nutritional status and nutritional support in different health derangements.
Public Health:
This is a course designed to provide a general orientation and introduction to public health practices in the field of healthcare. The focus is on public health concepts, processes, and theoretical content considered necessary for persons who intend to practice as a public health professional.
This course provides the medical students with essential knowledge &skills required in the field of Surgical Trauma. It includes the following:
The aim of this course is to provide the medical students with essential knowledge and skills of pediatric medicine.
This course focuses mainly on:
Three courses are offered again in Fourth Year – Third Semester, and the student is allowed to choose one of them, provided not to repeat the course which was studied in Second Semester:
This course addresses the essential principles and general concept of Forensic Science and their application in the field of law by recognizing the major sub-specialties of Forensic Science and its interaction with medico-legal issues for the medical practitioner. Also, it focuses on understanding the ideal approach to the crime scene and crime scene investigation.
This course addresses the essential principles and concepts of clinical nutrition together with the interaction between the nutritional status and pathological condition of the patient. Also, it focuses on understanding the role of nutritional therapy in the management plans of a diversity of health problems. In addition to that, it covers general topics including nutritional assessments, malnutrition, impact of different diseases on patient’s nutritional status and nutritional support in different health derangements.
This is a course designed to provide a general orientation and introduction to public health practices in the field of healthcare. The focus is on public health concepts, processes, and theoretical content considered necessary for persons who intend to practice as public health professionals.
The course aims to provide medical students with essential knowledge and skills regarding Anesthesia and Critical Care.
The course focuses on the following:
This course aims to provide medical students with an understanding of the principles of abdominal surgery. In addition to essential knowledge &skills required in the field of special surgery. The course focuses on:
The course focuses on a range of topics that come under the general heading of obstetrics and gynecology, it includes Anatomy and endocrinology of pregnancy including normal pregnancy, puerperium, lactation, and antepartum care. Embryology and both congenital and chromosomal abnormalities of the female reproductive system. Followed by details of normal menstruation and its abnormalities then STDs, infertility, and contraception. Then will move to details of labor and delivery, intrapartum fetal monitoring, preterm labor, and prolonged pregnancy. Special emphasis will be on medical disease in pregnancy and fetal physiology, prenatal diagnosis Obstetric investigations, and ultrasound. Stressing the importance of all types of pregnancy bleeding, reproductive system tumors. Finishing by menopause and prolapse.
This course covers the basic concepts of patient safety and medical error. In addition to that it addresses issues arising in patient care such as healthcare-associated infections prevention and control. It also uses the tools of root cause analysis to study the factors leading to medical errors.
Family Medicine Module is based on the four themes of the medical curriculum: Personal and Professional Development, Health Promotion and Preventive Care, Scientific Basis of Clinical Practice and Evidence-Based Medicine and Clinical Practice. In theme I (Personal and Professional Development), the course will cover the principles of professionalism and effective communication with patient in clinical practice, while in theme II (Health Promotion and Preventive Care), the course focuses on applying basic concepts and principles of patient health education in Common presenting problems and health screening. In addition to that in theme III (Scientific Basis of Clinical Practice) The course addresses the application of evidence-based practice to common clinical presentation in different body systems in different age groups. also theme IV (Evidence-Based Medicine and Clinical Practice) cover the clinical approach to common clinical presentation including history taking, Clinical Examination, Investigation, differential diagnosis, Management, and therapeutic choices in addition to that, this theme addresses the basic clinical skills, procedural skills and interviewing and communication skills in clinical practice.
The course consists of the principles and range of topics that come under the general heading of Emergency Medicine and Accidents. It includes:
This is a course designed to provide a general orientation to management practices in the field of health care. The focus is on management concepts, processes, and theoretical content considered necessary for persons who intend to practice in a healthcare management position. Emphasis is placed on the differences in the management of health care from other commodities and the importance of patient care and ethical issues. Tradeoffs between patient care issues and financial accountability are addressed.
This course covers the steps of manuscript writing, manuscript components, data collection, analysis and management, the steps of the publication process, referencing, types of articles and reviews, and writing a critical review. The course covers Theme I – (Personal and professional development), which is aligned with Saudi-Meds competence VI: Research and Scholarship.
This course is a longitudinal course covers the main elements of personal and professional development which include communication skills, professionalism, patient safety practices, leadership and research and engagement. It is a core part of the MBBS curriculum at FCMS. SPREAD course is a novel course that underpins the whole MBBS recognising the challenges and requirements of modern medical practice with a strong emphasis on professionalism and development, research, student engagement and patient safety.
This curricular component has a ‘whole curriculum approach’ on safety into healthcare, with a strong focus on both healthcare organization management culture and safety, as well as initiatives surrounding safer care for individual patients through emphasizing on major student competence like, teamwork and research activities and leadership skills.
The Internship Training Year is governed by approved rules and regulations of FCMS and overseen by the office of the Vice-Dean for Clinical Affairs. Students must satisfy the requirements of the Internship Training Year (Phase 4) to be awarded the MBBS degree by FCMS. The certificate of the MBBS program is issued only after completion of the Internship Year.
Through different teaching and learning strategies, including curricular and extra-curricular activities to achieve the program learning outcomes in all areas. This includes interactive lecture, small group discussion, problem-based learning, team-based learning, assignment, tutorials, flipped classes, research activities, students prepared Presentations, case based learning and practical demonstration. In addition to clinical training (bedside teaching, clinics visits, standardized patients’ sessions, and skills lab sessions).
Through direct assessment method and indirect assessment method, direct assessment method includes written exams (MCQs, EMQs and Essay questions), assignment evaluation using rubrics, presentation evaluation using rubrics, portfolio (research activities, community services activities assignment, case study and reflection), OSPE/OSCE and lab manual Evaluation, clinical portfolio (Mini-CEX, DOPs, evidence-based assignments, case-based discussions, and reflections), while in indirect assessment method include course learning outcomes survey.
Upon successfully completing 6 years MBBS and 1 year internship training, graduates will be General Physician (or General Practitioner of Medicine). General Practitioner can work in Ministry of Health/ Health sector/ or Educational Sector.
MBBS graduates will be able to work in the Healthcare System within the six themes of SaudiMEDs, patient care, research & scholarship, professionalism, communication & collaboration, community-oriented practice, and scientific approach to practice.
All students are invited and encouraged to constantly meet with career counselors assigned by the Student Career and Alumni Unit (SCAU). Student career counseling is a process that helps students to know and understand their skills, abilities, and interests, and how it relates to the workplace to make an appropriate decision concerning their future career path. It is a dynamic and collaborative process between a faculty staff member and student, focused on the student’s needs and goals.
