Integration of the National Guard Health Affairs and KSAU-HS:

Integration of National Guard Health Affairs with KSAU-HS:
National Guard Health Affairs strives to improve the standards of its medical services and to expand the scientific and professional competencies of its staff by linking professional practice to education. This has necessitated strategic plans for a highly technical infrastructure, which is essential for any institution seeking worldwide recognition. These ambitious plans have given birth to KSAU-HS, which aims to promote growth and understanding through the integration of academia with professional practice. 

The integration of Health Science Programs with patient care/laboratory practice is the core of health care education. The wealth of experience and expertise that has been amassed in the King Abdulaziz Medical Cities, National Guard Health Affairs has helped to foster a rich and intellectually stimulating environment. There are now more than 500 highly qualified professional staff involved in patient care, teaching/training programs and scientific research at King Abdulaziz Medical City, Riyadh.

Important Features of the Institution:

• Provides a rich environment that promotes innovative health education curricula.
• Integrates health sciences with patient care services to facilitate the teaching and learning processes.
• Creates an effective learning environment suitable for professional experience and development of cognitive skills.
• Fosters high quality standards of teaching and training.
• Engages qualified professionals in teaching, research and patient care.
• Trains students in various areas of NGHA Medical Cities and Community Centers, while promoting safe medical practice.
• Strengthens the multi-layered dimension of healthcare concepts and objectives.