MBBS Program Overview
The Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) program at Dawadmi College of Medicine, Shaqra University is a comprehensive academic and clinical training program extending over seven years, designed to prepare competent, ethical, and patient-centered physicians who are capable of meeting national and international healthcare standards.
Program Duration and Structure
The MBBS program is structured as follows:
1. Preparatory Year (1 Year)
This year aims to prepare students academically and professionally by strengthening foundational knowledge, English language proficiency, learning skills, and scientific thinking, ensuring readiness for entry into the medical program.
2. Basic Medical Sciences Phase (3 Years)
This phase covers the core biomedical sciences, including:
• Anatomy
• Physiology
• Biochemistry
• Pathology
• Microbiology
• Histology
• Research skills and Biostatistics
• Basic clinical and communications skills
The focus is on building a strong scientific foundation with early clinical exposure and integration of basic and clinical concepts through an efficient use of the PBL System.
3. Clinical Phase (2 Years)
During this phase, students study and rotate through the main clinical courses and receive supervised clinical training in affiliated hospitals and healthcare facilities across all major clinical specialties, including:
• Internal Medicine
• General Surgery
• Pediatrics
• Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Family Medicine
• Emergency Medicine
• Otolaryngology
• Opthalmology
• Forensic Medicine
• Dermatology
• Family Medicine
• Community Medicine
• Orthopedics
Emphasis is placed on developing clinical competence, patient care skills, clinical reasoning, and professionalism.
4. Internship Year (1 Year)
The internship year provides intensive hands-on clinical training through rotations in major clinical departments. This year is designed to consolidate clinical skills, enhance professional confidence, and prepare graduates for independent medical practice and postgraduate training.
Teaching and Learning Methods
The College adopts a Hybrid Educational System that combines:
• Problem-Based Learning (PBL)
• Classic Block System
• Interactive lectures
• Case-based learning
• Skills laboratory and simulation-based training
• Hospital-based clinical teaching
• Self-Directed Learning (SDL)
This integrated approach promotes critical thinking, clinical integration, active learning, and the application of theoretical knowledge to real clinical scenarios.
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
Throughout the seven-year program, students are expected to achieve all Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) required to graduate as competent medical practitioners and future researchers. Graduates of the program are expected to demonstrate:
• Competence in safe and effective patient care
• Professionalism and adherence to ethical principles
• Effective communication and teamwork skills
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Engagement in lifelong learning and continuous professional development
• Basic research skills and evidence-based practice
• Commitment to community service and public health
Detailed descriptions of the Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs), the study plan, and the curriculum structure can be found through the related links provided below on the program webpage.