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Overview of the Vice Presidency for Graduate Studies

  • About Us
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    To be aligned with the Saudi Arabia Vision 2030 as built around three primary themes: a vibrant society, a thriving economy, and an ambitious nation. Also, we aim to develop a knowledge-based economy established on development and innovation to enhance King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences as an educational institution specialized in health sciences and to raise its level in the international educational organizations. Furthermore, our Vice-Presidency of Postgraduate Education contributes to increasing the efficiency and quality of postgraduate scientific affairs for faculty members, postgraduate academic programs, scholarships, health training activities, and continuous professional development, contributing to building a knowledge society.

    One of the primary responsibilities for the Vice-Presidency is promoting university faculty members, scientific theses, and health publications. Furthermore, it prepares outstanding students for scholarships by engaging them in a diverse and stimulating academic environment until they reach their goals. The Vice-Presidency pursues by supervising the specialized health scientific societies at the university to develop its work by establishing new associations in the scientific and health fields to organize its initiatives, continue scientific communication, and increase community awareness.

    Vice-Presidency provides knowledge and resources besides leadership and excellence in academic postgraduate programs (master's degree and diploma) and health training (residency & fellowship). In addition, the Vice-Presidency's main objective is to develop practitioners and health assistants in health activities through departments and special centers for Continuous Professional Development and specialized medical training in all university branches in cooperation with local and international health and training institutions.

    In response to the national need, we enhance scientific and practical excellence and enrich knowledge within the best practices and international standards. Moreover, we make our strategic plans, formulate programs and activities, provide sources and resources, and overcome difficulties and challenges to raise the efficiency of academic, educational, and training health programs. Also, we create an interactive knowledge environment for all graduate students, scholarships, healthcare providers, and allied health professionals, enabling them to become future leaders in their fields.

    Finally, the Vice-Presidency is always keen to explore new ways of development in the health and administrative field to formulate its programs and its outputs in line with the ambition of Saudi Vision 2030 and the aspirations of the wise leadership willing to reach the knowledge-based economy.

  • ​Vice-President of Postgraduate Education
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    Prof. Fayez Al Hejaili​​​

    Name: Prof. Fayez Al Hejaili

    Current Position: Vice-President of Postgraduate Education

    Phone: +966(1) 801-1111 Ext. 13313

    Email: hejailif@ksau-hs.edu.sa

    Qualifications/Achievements:

    • Fellowship, Nephrology, University of Western Ontario, Dec 2001
    • Saudi Board - Internal Medicine, Apr 1998
    • MMBS, King Abdulaziz University, Aug 1993

    Clinical/Administrative/Academic Appointments:

    • Vice President, Postgraduate Education, Nov 2023 – Till Present
    • Dean, Postgraduate Education, June 2017 – March 2024
      King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences (KSAU-HS) and King Abdulaziz Medical City (KAMC), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
    • General Medical Director, King Abdullah International Foundation Hemodialysis Project (KAIFHP), Dec 2014 – Present
    • Associate Dean, Postgraduate Education, July 2013 – Present
      King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences (KSAU-HS)
    • Director, Postgraduate Medical Education, May 2011 – June 2013
      King Abdulaziz Medical City (KAMC), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
    • Chairman of Nephrology Scientific Committee, Jan 2011 – Dec 2014
      Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCHS)
    • Medical Director, Dialysis Program, Aug 2008 – Present
      King Abdulaziz Medical City (KAMC), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
    • Promoted, Associate Professor, College of Medicine, Oct 2010 – Present
      King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences (KSAU-HS), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
    • Appointment, Assistant Professor, College of Medicine, Apr 2005 – Oct 2010
      King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences (KSAU-HS), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
    • Member, Editorial Board of the Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation, 2005 – Present
    • Director, Nephrology Fellowship Training, 2002 – Present
      King Abdulaziz Medical City (KAMC), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
    • Director, Nephrology Fellowship Training, Central Region, 2004 – 2009
      Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCHS)

    Research/Publications:

    • Alaamery M, Alghamdi J, Massadeh S, Alsawaji M, Aljawini N, Albesher N, Alghamdi B, Almutairi M, Hejaili F, Alfadhel M, Baz B, Almuzzaini B, Almutairi AF, Abdullah M, Quintana FJ, Sayyari A. Analysis of chronic kidney disease patients by targeted next-generation sequencing identifies novel variants in kidney-related genes. Front Genet. 2022 Aug 11;13:886038. doi: 10.3389/fgene.2022.886038. PMID: 36035137; PMCID: PMC9407681.
    • Arabi M, Salman R, Alharbi A, Alzahrani Y, Bashir O, Qazi S, Abdallah M, Farooqui M, Hejaili F, Almoaiqel M. Paclitaxel-Coated Balloons Compared to Plain Balloon Angioplasty in the Management of Dysfunctional Arteriovenous Fistulae: A Single-Center Randomized Clinical Trial. Saudi J Kidney Dis Transpl. 2021 Jan-Feb;32(1):118-127. doi: 10.4103/1319-2442.318513. PMID: 34145121.
    • Al Salmi I, Bieber B, Al Rukhaimi M, AlSahow A, Shaheen F, Al-Ghamdi SMG, Al Wakeel J, Al Ali F, Al-Aradi A, Hejaili FA, Maimani YA, Fouly E, Robinson BM, Pisoni RL. Parathyroid Hormone Serum Levels and Mortality among Hemodialysis Patients in the Gulf Cooperation Council Countries: Results from the DOPPS (2012-2018). Kidney360. 2020 Aug 26;1(10):1083-1090. doi: 10.34067/KID.0000772020. PMID: 35368779; PMCID: PMC8815498.
    • Binsalih S, Al Sayyari RA, Sheikho M, Hejaili FF, Al Sayyari AA. Effect of Fasting the Whole Month of Ramadan on Renal Function Among Muslim Patients With Kidney Transplant: A Meta-Analysis. Exp Clin Transplant. 2019 Oct;17(5):588-593. doi: 10.6002/ect.. 2019.0245. PMID: 31570092.
    • Raza H, Hashmi MN, Dianne V, Hamza M, Hejaili F, A-Sayyari A. Vascular access outcome with a dedicated vascular team-based approach. Saudi J Kidney Dis Transpl. 2019 Jan-Feb;30(1):39-44. PMID: 30804265.
    • Bin Saleh FS, Naji MN, Eltayeb AA, Hejaili FF, Al Sayyari AA. Effect of thyroid function status in hemodialysis patients on erythropoietin resistance and interdialytic weight gain. Saudi J Kidney Dis Transpl. 2018 Nov-Dec;29(6):1274-1279. doi: 10.4103/1319-2442.248310. PMID: 30588957.
    • Hashmi MN, Raza H, Elshazly W, Hejaili F, Al Sayyari A. A Simple and Cheap Hospitalization Risk Assessment Tool for Use in Hemodialysis Patients. Blood Purif. 2018;46(4):265-268. doi: 10.1159/000490544. Epub 2018 Jul 3. PMID: 29969759.
    • Raza SH, Hashmi MN, Elairon P, Riolo AH, Hejaili F, Al-Sayyari AA. Improvement in dialysis-related adverse events with use of body composition monitoring. Saudi J Kidney Dis Transpl. 2018 May-Jun;29(3):518-523. doi: 10.4103/1319-2442.235203. PMID: 29970726.
    • Dahlan RA, Alsuwaida AO, Farrash MS, Qureshi MA, Hejaili F, Al Sayyari AA. Let Us Listen to Patients: Underutilization of Peritoneal Dialysis from Patients' Perspectives. Perit Dial Int. 2017 Sep-Oct;37(5):574-576. doi: 10.3747/pdi.2016.00321.
    • Hejaili F, Attar B, Shaheen FAM. Trends in Deceased Donor Kidney Availability and Utilization in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Exp Clin Transplant. 2017 Aug;15(4):381-386.
    • Hejaili F, Hafeez E, Bhutto B, Al Turki L, Alsuwida AK, Raza H, Al-Sayyari A. Variables Affecting Darbepoetin Resistance Index in Hemodialysis Patients. Saudi J Kidney Dis Transpl. 2017 Jul-Aug;28(4):737-742.
    • Shamsi S, Saleh FB, Hejaili F, Mubarak A, Flaiw A and Al Sayyari A. Inter- and Intra-Patient Cyclical Variability in Hgb Responses in Patients on Hemodialysis and Online Hemodiafiltration. Austin J Nephrol Hypertens. 2016; 3(1): 1053.
    • Al-Ali FS, Bieber BA, Pisoni RL, Ezzat H, AlGhonaim M, AlHejaili F, AlGhareeb S, Saleh A, Al Maimani Y, Alyousef A, Ahmed HZ, Hamad A; GCC-DOPPS 5 Study Group. Nutritional Status and Outcomes in Hemodialysis Patients from the Gulf Cooperation Council Countries Enrolled in the Dialysis Outcome and Practice Patterns Study Phase 5 (2012-2015). Saudi J Kidney Dis Transpl. 2016 Nov; 27 (Supplement):31-41. doi: 10.4103/1319-2442.194888. PMID: 27991477.
    • Alharbi BA, Alqahtani MA, Hmoud M, Alhejaili EA, Badros R. Preeclampsia: A Possible Complication of Primary Hyperparathyroidism. Case Rep Obstet Gynecol. 2016;2016:7501263. doi: 10.1155/2016/7501263. Epub 2016 Jun 2. PMID:27340578
    • Alshamsi S, Basri N, Flaiw A, Ghamdi G, Hejaili F, Shaheen FA, Sheayria F, Jaradat M, Al Sayyari A. Predictability and Risk Factors for Development of New-Onset Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus After Transplant in the Saudi Population. Exp Clin Transplant. 2016 Jun;14(3):271-5. PMID: 27221718 Free Article
    • Alsomaili MI, Yousuf M, Hejaili F, Almotairi W, Al-Sayyari AA. Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate in Stable Patients on Chronic Hemodialysis. Saudi J Kidney Dis Transpl. 2015 Nov. 26(6):1149-53. Doi: 10.4103/1319-2442.168589. PMID: 26586052
    • Alshamsi S, Binsaleh F, Hejaili F, Karkar A, Moussa D, Raza H, Parbat P, Al Suwida A, Alobaili S, Al Sehli R, Al Sayyari A. Changes in Biochemical Hemodynamic and Dialysis Adherence Parameters in Hemodialysis Patients during Ramadan. Hemodial Int. 2015 Sep. 29, doi: 10.1111/hdi12369 (Epub ahead of print).
    • AlSadhan AA, Hejaili F, Salih SB. Level of Dietary Awareness among Saudi Dialysis Patients and the Influence of Various Factors. Saudi J Kidney Dis Transpl. 2015 May-Jun;26(3):544-8. doi: 10.4103/1319-2442.157360. PMID: 26022025
    • Sheayria F, Karkar AM, Almenawi LA, Alreemawi R, Awn N, Alzenim MM, Hejaili FF, Shaheen FA, Al Sayyari AA. Stroke-free Status and Depression Scores among Saudi Dialysis Patients. Ren Fail. 2015 Apr;38(3):392-7. Doi: 10.3109/0886022X.2014.996088. Epub 2015 Jan 12. PMID: 25578814.
    • Al Katheri AM, Alyousif SM, Alshabanah N, Albekairy AM, Alharbi S, Alhejaili FF, Alsayyari AA, Qandil AM. Medication Adherence among Adult Patients on Hemodialysis. Saudi J Kidney Dis Transpl. 2014 Jul;25(4):762-8. PMID: 24969185
    • Taher S, Hejaili F, Karkar A, Shaheen F, Barahmien M, Al Saran K, Jondeby M, Suleiman M, Al Sayyari AA. Safety Climate in Dialysis Centers in Saudi Arabia: A Multicenter Study. J Patient Saf. 2014 Jun;10(2):101-4. doi: 10.1097/PTS.0000000000000111. PMID: 2413346.
    • Soomro A, Al Bahri R, Alhassan N, Hejaili FF, Al Sayyari AA. Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome with Tactile Hallucinations Secondary to Dialysis Disequilibrium Syndrome. Saudi J Kidney Dis Transpl. 2014 May;25(3):625-9. PMID: 24821163 Free Article
    • Hejaili F, Qurashi S, Binsalih S, Jaradt M, Al Sayyari A. Effect of Repeated Ramadan Fasting in the Hottest Months of the Year on Renal Graft Function. Nephrourol Mon. 2014 Mar 1;6(2):e14362. doi: 10.5812/numonthly.14362. eCollection 2014 Mar. PMID: 24719821
    • Tamimi W, Hejaili F, Al Ismaili F, Tamim H, Shaheen F, Taher S, Al Sayyari A. The Impact of Introducing Automated eGFR Reporting on Uncovering New Cases of Chronic Kidney Disease in a University Hospital in Saudi Arabia. Ren Fail. 2013 Oct;35(9):1278-80. doi: 10.3109/0886022X.2013.824361. Epub 2013 Aug 7.
    • Thabet FC, Alhejaili AS, Alodayani AN, Chehab MS. Septic Pulmonary Embolism Secondary to Staphylococcus Aureus Septic Thrombophlebitis in a Pediatric Patient. Saudi Med J. 2013 Oct;34(10):1080-2. PMID: 24145945.
    • Alsuwadia AO, Farag YM, Al Sayyari AA, Mousa DH, Alhejaili FF, Al-harbi AS, Housawi AA, Mittal BV, Singh AK. Prevalence of Vitamin D Deficiency in Saudi Adults. Saudi Med J. 2013 Aug;34(8):814-8. PMID: 23974452.
    • Al Jahdali H, Ahmed AE, Balkhy HH, Baharoon S, Al Hejaili FF, Hajeer A, Memish Z, Binsalih S, Al Sayyari AA. Comparison of the Tuberculin Skin Test and QuantiFERON-TB Gold In-Tube (QFT-G) Test for the Diagnosis of Latent Tuberculosis Infection in Dialysis Patients. J Infect Public Health. 2013 Jun;6(3):166-72. doi: 10.1016/j.jiph.2013.02.002. Epub 2013 Apr 23. PMID: 23668460.
    • Aljumah AA, Saeed MA, Al Flaiw AI, Al Traif IH, Al Alwan AM, Al Qurashi SH, Al Ghamdi GA, Al Hejaili F, Al Balwi MA, Al Sayyari AA. Efficacy and Safety of Treatment of Hepatitis C Virus Infection in Renal Transplant Recipients. World J Gastroenterol. 2012 Jan 7;18(1):55-63.
    • Shaheen FA, Attar B, Hejaili F, Binsalih S, Al Sayyari A. Comparison of Expanded Criteria Kidneys with 2-tier Standard Criteria Kidneys: Role of Delayed Graft Function in Short-term Graft Outcome. Exp Clin Transplant. 2012 Feb;10(1):18-23.
    • Oudah N, Al Duhailib Z, Alsaad K, Qurashi S, Ghamdi G, Flaiw A, Hejaili F, Farooqui M, Al Sayyari A. Glomerulonephritis with Crescents Among Adult Saudi Patients Outcome and its Predictors. Clin Exp Med. 2012 Jun;12(2):121-5. doi: 0.1007/s10238-011-0147-4. Epub 2011 Jun 26. PMID: 21706346
    • Amer A Al-Kinani, Fayez Hejaili, Ahmed Flaiw, Salim Qurashi, Ghormullah Ghamdi, Ibtesam Mahmoud, Abdullah A Al-Sayyari. Factors Involved in Cuffed Catheter-Related Infections in Hemodialysis Patients. International Journal of Nephrology & Urology, 2011;3(1):34-40.
    • Al-Jumaih A, Al-Onazi K, Bin Salih S, Hejaili F, Al-Sayyari A. A Study of Quality of Life and its Determinants among Hemodialysis Patients Using the KDQOL-SF Instrument in One Center in Saudi Arabia. Arab J Nephrol Transplant. 2011 Sep;4(3):175.
    • El-Saed A, Sayyari A, Hejaili F, Sallah M, Dagunton N, Balkhy H. Higher Access-Associated Bacteremia but less Hospitalization among Saudi Compared with US Hemodialysis Outpatients. Semin Dial. 2011 Jul-Aug;24(4):460-5.
    • Abdulkareem Alsuwaida, Youssef Farag, Abdullah Alsayyari, Dujanah Mousa, Fayez Alhejaili, Ali Alharbi, Abdulrahman Housawi, Bharati Mittal, Ajay Singh. Epidemiology of Chronic Kidney Disease in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (SEEK- Saudi Investigators)- A Pilot Study. Saudi J Kidney Dis Transplant 2010;21(6):1066-1072.
    • Tamim H, Hejaili F, Jamal A, Al Shamsi H, Sayyari A. Professional Boundary Ethics Attitudes and Awareness Among Nurses and Physicians in a University Hospital in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Boundary Ethics in Saudi Arabia; Jan 2010.
    • Al Hejaili F, Assad L, Shaheen FA, Moussa DH, Karkar A, AlRukahimi M, Barhamein M, Al Hejaili FF, Al Harbi S, Al Homrany M, Attar B, Al Sayyari A. Culture Related Service Expectations: Comparative Study Using the Kano Model. Q Manage Health Care 2009;18(1):48-58.
    • Sayyari AA, Hejaili F. Theories on Education with Reflections on Problem-Based Learning Strategies. Anthropol of the Middle East. 2009;4(2):97-104.
    • Al Jahdali HH, Al Qadhi W, Khogeer HA, Al Hejaili FF, Al Ghamdi S, Al Sayyari A. Restless Legs Syndrome in Patients on Dialysis. Saudi J Kidney Dis Transpl 2009;20(3):378-385.
    • Hejaili F. The Efficacy of Darbepoetin Alpha in Hemodialysis Patients Resistant to Human Recombinant Erythropoietin (rHuEpo). Saudi J Kidney Dis Transpl 2009;20(4):590-595.
    • Qutb A, Syed G, Tamim HM, Al Jondeby M, Jaradat M, Tamimi W, Al Ghamdi G, Al Qurashi S, Flaiw A, Hejaili F, Al Sayyari AA. Cystatin C-based Formula is Superior to MDRD, Cockcroft-Gault and Nankivell Formulae in Estimating the Glomerular Filtration Rate in Renal Allografts. Exp Clin Transplant 2009 Dec;7(4):197-202. PMID: 20353367
    • Al Khader AA, Tamim H, Sulaiman MH, Jondeby MS, Taher S, Hejaili FF, Ghamdi G, Flaiw A, Hakami A. What is the Most Appropriate Formula to use in Estimating Glomerular Filtration Rate in Adult Arabs Without Kidney Disease? Ren Fail. 2008;30. doi: 10.1080/088602701810554. PMID: 18300122.
    • Al Othman A, Al Khurmi A, Al Sadoon S, Al Hejaili F. Brucella Peritonitis in a Patient on Peritoneal Dialysis. Saudi J Kidney Dis Transpl 2008;19(3):428-430.
    • Ghalib M, Qureshi J, Tamim H, Ghamdi G, Flaiw A, Hejaili F, Taher S, Katheri A, Shaheen F, Al-Khader A. Does Repeated Ramadan Fasting Adversely Affect Kidney Function in Renal Transplant Patients? Transplantation, 2008;85:141-144.
    • Hejaili F, Juhani A, Flaiw A, Ghamdi G, Jondeby M, Eid A, Jaradat M, Shaheen F, Al-Khadeer A. Is there a Bias Against Women in Kidney Transplantation Practices in Saudi Arabia? Experimental and Clinical Transplantation. 2008;4(2).
    • Hajeer A, Qurashi S, Flaiw A, Al Ghamdi G, Hejaili F, Al Sayyari A. Renal Transplant Waiting List - PRA and Viral Hepatitis Serology. Human Immunology 2008;69(Suppl1):S23.
    • Hejaili F, Tamim H, Ghamdi G, Flaiw A, Al Juhani AA, Taher A, Jumani A, Ghalib M, Katheri A, Al-Shami A, Al-Khader A. Level of Health Awareness of Saudi Patients on Renal Replacement Therapy. Saudi Med J 2007;28(5):477-481.
    • Huraib SO, Qureshi JI, Quadri K, Flaiw A, Ghamdi G, Jumani A, Al Hejaili F, Raza H, Al Johani A, Al Katheir A, Al-Khader A. Mycophenolate Mofetil (MMF) Efficacy in Glomerulonephritis (GN), a Retrospective Analysis. Saudi J Kidney Dis Transplant 2005;16(1):23-28.
    • Al-Khader A, Jondeby M, Ghamdi G, Flaiw A, Hejaili F, Qureshi J. Assessment of the Willingness of Potential Live Related Kidney Donors. Annals of Transplantation 2005;10(1):35-47.
    • Qureshi JI, Al-Saeedy AR, Barret J, Al-Ghamdi G, Al-Flaiw A, Hejaili F, Taher S, Raza H, Jumani A, Ghalib M, Al Khader A. Can Renal Scan Findings Predict Biopsy-proven Allograft Rejection? Exp Clin Transplant. 2005 Jun;3(1):338-40.
    • Al-Khader, Al-Ghamdi, N. Basri, F. Shaheen, Hejaili F, Flaiw, J. Qureshi, A. Jumani: Pregnancies in Renal Transplant Recipients– With a Focus on The Maternal Issues. ANNALS OF TRANSPLANTATION, Vol. 9, No. 3, 2004, pp. 62–64.
    • Al-Khader, N. Basri, Al-Ghamdi, Shaheen, Hejaili F, Flaiw, J. Qureshi Pregnancies in Renal Transplant Recipients– With a Focus on Babies. ANNALS OF TRANSPLANTATION, Vol. 9, No. 3, 2004, pp. 65–67.
    • Abdul Jumani, Kfoury Hala, Saadi Tahir, Ghormullah Al-Ghamdi, Ahmed Al-Flaiw, Fayez Hejaili, Junaid Qureshi, Hammad Raza, Muhammed Ghalib, Abdullah Al Khader. Causes of Acute Thrombotic Microangiopathy in Patients Receiving Kidney Transplantation. Experimental and Clinical Transplantation, V2, N2; December 2004 p268-272.
    • Hammad Raza, Andrew Courts, Khaja Quadri, Junaid Qureshi, Ghormullah Al Ghamdi, Ahmed Al Flaiw, Fayez Al Hejaili, Sameer Huraib. The Effect of Active Nutritional Counseling in Improving Biochemical Nutritional Parameters and Fluid Overload Problems in Maintenance Hemodialysis Patients. Saudi Journal of Kidney Disease and Transplantation Volume 15 Number 2; June 2004:140-143.
    • Fayez Hejaili, Louise Moist, Clark WF: Treatment of Lupus Nephritis. Drugs 2003; 63 (3): 257-274.
    • Al-Hejaili F, Leitch R, Lindsay RM et al: Nocturnal but not Short Hours Quotidian Hemodialysis Requires an Elevated Dialysate Calcium Concentration. J Am Soc Nephrol 14: 2322–2328, 2003.
    • Robert M. Lindsay, MD, Fayez Al-Hejaili, Gihad Nesrallah, MD et al. Calcium and Phosphate Balance with Quotidian Hemodialysis. Am J Kidney Dis. 2003 Jul;42(1 Suppl):24-9.
    • Tanimu D, Huraib S, Shaheen FA, Hejaili F, Giles C, Pagayon V. The Effect of Vitamin E-Modified Dialyzers on Acute Intra-dialytic Symptoms: A Comparative Crossover Study. Saudi J Kidney Dis Transpl. 2000 Oct-Dec: 11(4):543-7 PMID: 18209342 Free Article.
    • Danlami Tanimu, Sameer Huraib, Fayez Hejaili: Effect of Vitamin E Modified Dialysers on Dialyser Clotting, Erythropoietin and Heparin Dosage: A Comparative Crossover Study. Am J Nephrol. 2000 Sep-Oct; 20(5):364-8.

    Books:

    • Primer in Medical Ethics (ISBN: 9960-3908-6-6)
    • Al-Hejaili F. Living with kidney failure" In Arabic to the public.”

  • Vision
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    Leading with excellence and high-quality service of the scientific affairs for university faculty, postgraduate academic and medical training programs, scholarship programs, and specialized training activities of continuous professional development for graduate students and all healthcare practitioners.

  • Mission
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    Supporting the scientific affairs of university faculty promotions and scientific and practical achievements to enrich knowledge and attain leadership in postgraduate education and training medical programs to develop healthcare practitioners, allied health professionals, and community services.

  • Objectives
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    • Continuously updating postgraduate educational programs, activities, and services to meet the national demand, aligning with the 2030 vision of Saudi Arabia.
    • Raising the level of the university locally and internationally by sponsoring scientific affairs of faculty members through appointments and promotions, and supporting the culture of creativity and innovation.
    • Providing programs, activities, and services of postgraduate education that fulfill academic and health needs on a national level, thus being able to compete globally.
    • Setting standards and regulations for thesis and scientific research for the University members.
    • Sponsoring highly qualified and potential scholars, master’s students, and postgraduate health diploma students.
    • Enabling health care providers to acquire renewable knowledge and competency in the medical field by developing their skills through educational activities to transfer pioneering experiences using the latest educational technologies.
    • Enabling the partnership between the university and the various sectors of education and health, and between the university and the community as well.
    • Supporting the administrative and technical infrastructure for postgraduate education, enhancing internal efficiency, and applying the highest quality standards in all of the vice-presidency’s work.

  • Departments under the Vice Presidency
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    • The Scientific Council
    • The Scientific Associations
    • Deanship of Postgraduate Education

  • Contact Guide
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    #Employee nameExtensionEmail
    1Prof.Fayez Al Hejaili95200 hejailif@ksau-hs.edu.sa
    2Abdulkarim Al Draiweesh91001 Draiweesha@ksau-hs.edu.sa
    3Tahani Al Duhaiman91307 alduhaimant@ksau-hs.edu.sa
    4Dalal Abdullah91011 alrushudd@ksau-hs.edu.sa
    5Amro Al Amri92951 amriamr@ksau-hs.edu.sa
    6Arwa Al Zamil92947 alzamilar@ksau-hs.edu.sa
    7Mona Al Hafzi92946 hafzim@ksau-hs.edu.sa
    8Lourdes Maristela92932 MaristelaL@ksau-hs.edu.sa
    9Reem Al Aqeel92948 alaqeelre@ksau-hs.edu.sa
    10Fatimah Al Rubayi92931 rubayif@ksau-hs.edu.sa
    11Nourah Al Fadhel92954 alfadheln@ksau-hs.edu.sa
    12Waad Al Kahtani92943 kahtaniw@ksau-hs.edu.sa
    13Abdulrhman Al Mughamisi92942 almughamisia@ksau-hs.edu.sa
    14Naif Alanazi92923 onizin@ksau-hs.edu.sa
    15Abdulaziz Al Maajal92957 almaajala@ksau-hs.edu.sa

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