Message from the Vice Dean for Academic Affairs

It is my pleasure to welcome you to the Academic Affairs Division at the College of Medicine in Dawadmi, Shaqra University. As a key arm of the college’s academic leadership, Academic Affairs is dedicated to upholding the highest standards of medical education, ensuring that our students receive a learning experience that is rigorous, relevant, and supportive.

Our efforts are fully aligned with the college’s vision to be a unique medical college with excellence in medical education, scientific research, and community service. In pursuit of this vision, our mission focuses on empowering future physicians through distinguished academic and training programs that enable them to excel both locally and internationally. We strive to prepare graduates who are not only clinically competent but also research-capable, ethically grounded, and committed to lifelong learning.

Academic Affairs plays a central role in overseeing the development and delivery of our academic programs. We work closely with departments and committees to continuously enhance our curriculum, integrate innovative and evidence-based teaching methods, and ensure the achievement of intended learning outcomes. We are also committed to strengthening academic advising, supporting faculty development, and promoting an engaging and student-centered learning environment. Our collaboration with the Quality Assurance and Curriculum Committees contributes directly to the college’s accreditation journey and reflects our broader commitment to institutional excellence.

As we move forward, we remain guided by the principles of quality, transparency, and continuous improvement. We believe that academic success is a shared responsibility, and we are proud to work alongside our students, faculty, and stakeholders to shape a medical education environment that truly meets the needs of our community and the evolving healthcare landscape.

Thank you for being part of our academic journey.

           Sincerely,
  Dr. Salman Al-Otaibi
Vice Dean for Academic Affairs
Dawadmi College of Medicine