Good Health & Well Being

Good Health & Well Being

1. Research on health and well-being

  • In March 2020, the Saudi Ministry of Health initiated a COVID-19 research competition, inviting proposals in various categories. Dr. Khaled Alkattan and Dr. Mohammed Zourob submitted diagnostic proposals, and 33 researchers were later awarded grants. Know More
  • Alfaisal University's College of Medicine is proud to announce Dr. Ahmed Yaqinuddin and Dr. Junaid Kashir's two published articles in Medical Hypotheses, proposing innovative approaches for COVID-19 diagnosis and treatment, potentially benefiting global efforts to combat the pandemic. Know More.
  • Researchers at Alfaisal University, led by Professor Ahmad Aljada, developed a rapid and highly sensitive COVID-19 PCR test that can detect the virus in just 30 minutes without requiring RNA isolation. The test is portable and could be used for large gatherings, such as Hajj, with potential for diagnosing other infectious diseases. The project received support from King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) and was executed by a dedicated team of Alfaisal students and researchers under the guidance of College Dean Professor Khaled Al-Kattan. Know More.
  • Nature’s answer to Covid-19 treatment. The antiviral qualities of medicinal plants could combat the coronavirus. Know More.
  • CoM Students Publish Research in Reputed Journal.. Know More
  • Lupus manifestations in children with primary immunodeficiency diseases: Comprehensive phenotypic and genetic features and outcome. Know More.
  • Under the skin: Exploring 2-month-olds’ thermal reactions in different social interactions with mother and stranger. Know More
  • The Saudi Food and Drug Association studies and provides scientific opinion and recommendations for the health and educational field, renew Nutrition Policies and create a food database. Alfaisal University holds a collaboration with them and aims to increase student research opportunities through this. Collaborative work will be to write a thesis/scientific research project utilizing the resources that SFDA has access to. Know More.
  • Alfaisal University Medical Students Win at King Saud University Medical City (KSUMC) 3rd Annual Research Forum of 2020. Know More
  • ASHG Honors Fowzan S. Alkuraya, MD, with the 2020 Curt Stern Award. Know More
  • Discovering antiviral treatments with computer-led research. Know More
  • Tracking Covid through Tweets. Know More

2) Proportion of health graduates

  • Alfaisal University College of Medicine Scores the Highest Matching Rate for Universities outside USA for NRMP 2022. Know More.
  • Proportion of graduates in health professions. Know More

3) Collaborations and health services

  • As part of our commitment to social responsibility Alfaisal University hosted at campus a Child Life Lecture conducted by Abdulrahman’s Oasis. The subject is very important to the society and to the health care industry, Al Afaq international schools’ seniors were present and our future physicians who both have been touched and overwhelmed so much from the stories they've heard. Know More.
  • Researchers at Alfaisal University, led by Professor Ahmad Aljada, developed a rapid and highly sensitive COVID-19 PCR test that can detect the virus in just 30 minutes without requiring RNA isolation. The test is portable and could be used for large gatherings, such as Hajj, with potential for diagnosing other infectious diseases. The project received support from King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) and was executed by a dedicated team of Alfaisal students and researchers under the guidance of College Dean Professor Khaled Al-Kattan. Know More.
  • The 15th MESABCS, hosted by Alfaisal University, enables healthcare professionals to engage in discussions, keeping them updated on breast cancer research. Attendees gain current insights from key opinion leaders, enhancing clinical practices for patient benefit. The symposium covers experimental biology, prevention, diagnosis, and therapy of breast cancer for an international audience of physicians and researchers. Know More.
  • Supporting hospitals in times of crisis by supporting the building of a decision support system. Know More.
  • Safeguarding victims of domestic abuse by developing new technologies to help support victims and those at risk. Know More
  • Safeguarding victims of domestic abuse by developing new technologies to help support victims and those at risk. Know More.
  • Nature’s answer to Covid-19 treatment. The antiviral qualities of medicinal plants could combat the coronavirus. Know More.
  • Community campaign ‘’My Medicine” for visitors to ask any question regarding any medication. Know More.
  • College of Pharmacy Students Volunteering During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Know More.
  • College of Pharmacy (COP) in cooperation with Pharmacy Student Association (PSA) at Alfaisal University (AU) hosted an awareness campaign under the title “Know your medicine, know your vaccine. Know More
  • Coffee with the Mentor Newsletter. Know More.
  • An annual exhibition showcasing educational booths and lectures highlighting the impact of pertinent community medicine topics. 10th HPP was on primary health care across the life span with topics like sustainability, mental health, climate change, social determinants of health, primary healthcare in Saudi Arabia in line with the nation's Vision 2030. Know More
  • CIPC (Center for Innovation, Partnership, and Community Engagement) was established to bridge the gap between the rapidly evolving trends in the healthcare system, academia, and community needs. Saudi Arabia proved to be among the rapidly growing countries in multidimensional spheres including economy, technology, and healthcare. CIPC aims to harness from this booming environment to yield effective collaborations for the university itself and research opportunities for its students whilst centralizing education and community engagement. Under CIPC is the Clinical Support Subcommittee which is a domain purely to facilitate and enhance the clinical research capabilities of Alfaisal University by fostering collaborations between the College of Medicine at Alfaisal and affiliated hospitals. Know More. | Know More.
  • Besrour Centre for Global Family Medicine community is a hub of international collaboration dedicated to advancing family medicine globally. Dr. Baraa AlGhalyini is an assistant professor & Chair of the Family & Community Medicine Department as well as the Vice Dean of the College of Medicine at Alfaisal Univeriity. She is also a long-standing partner, a member of the Besrour Centre’s Advisory Council, and a co-lead on the FM Pivot Module. In 2016 she became the first University of Toronto alumni representative in Riyadh and is the first appointed Saudi adjunct faculty at the Department of Family and Community Medicine in Toronto (2006 to the present) where she continues to participate actively in the academic fellowship and Global Health Programs. Dr.AlGhalyini has been awarded Fellowship in the College of Family Physicians of Canada (FCFP) and has contributed immensely to the field of family medicine teaching, continuous professional development, and research. Know More.
  • The Saudi Food and Drug Association studies and provides scientific opinion and recommendations for the health and educational field, renew Nutrition Policies and create a food database. Alfaisal University holds a collaboration with them and aims to increase student research opportunities through this. Collaborative work will be to write a thesis/scientific research project utilizing the resources that SFDA has access to. Know More.
  • The Journey to 5K Marathon was organized at Alfasial by the Family and Community Medicine Department in a unique first of its kind initiative aimed to fostering a healthy campus atmosphere. The marathon encouraged active participation among students, staff, faculty and alumni. The marathon was preceeded by a weekly "Sunday Alfaisal Run" in collaboration with a local organization called We Run, who provide a running crew and expert coaches to help Alfaisal community strength train and prepare. Know More.
  • The Digital Health Conference (DHCon) is a global conference that brings key leaders, scientists, health care professionals, and stakeholders in digital health to one place where they explore, showcase, and network for Healthcare Artificial Intelligence innovation and advancement. The conference is powered by the King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center (KFSH&RC), the leading hospital in the MENA region for healthcare delivery and research. Alfaisal University collaborated with KFSH&RC as an academic partner during this conference and the community medicine department participated with a booth. Know More.
  • Alfaisal Mini Med School Series (AMMSS) is a student-led, faculty-supervised, initiative that aims to enhance the students’ community engagement by raising the public awareness towards important and trendy healthcare related topics. With the supervision of Dr. Baraa Alghalyini, chair of Family and Community Medicine Department and course director of Family Medicine courses, year 3 students work collaboratively to organize a one-hour session with a topic-expert guest speaker targeting the general public to raise awareness on critical and hot topics such as, chronic pain management, Sleep Medicine, Mental Health, care of the elderly, and preconception counseling. Know More.
  • Exploring the acceptance of Covid-19 tracing apps. Know More.
  • Alfaisal University Hosts the Child Mental Health Program Intensive Workshop. Know More.
  • Saudi Economy Ministry Signs MoU with Alfaisal University to Promote Economic Development. Know More.
  • COVID19 3D Printing Hackathon competition was created in collaboration with King Faisal Specialists Hospital, to create innovative safety equipment using 3D printing techniques to help minimize, or eliminate the spread of COVID19. The competition was launched in May 2020, and concluded its activities on Thursday 27th of August with the participation of 7 projects and 24 students. Know More.
  • Alfaisal University Hosts CoCreate Fellowship Program Projects Exhibition of 2020 Humanistic Co-Design Initiative (HCDI) launched CoCreate Saudi Arabia with a 3-day workshop event that advocated for the application of the Humanistic Co-Design Process to develop assistive technologies that value the lived experience of the local community. Designed as a one-year interdisciplinary innovation fellowship program, CoCreate brought together a group of scientists and engineers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) with local innovators to collaboratively develop new assistive technologies alongside local people with disabilities. Know More.
  • The accelerated innovation event aimed to gather VR expertise and advice on building VR head-mounted displays for children to address the limitation of commercial VR headsets in the consumer market which are often designed for target audiences with demographics of 12+ years of age. It has been established that the earlier a child with dyslexia is diagnosed, the more effective educational interventions are likely to be. Therefore, the team sought to design and develop tools that are age-appropriate for this applied context. Eng. Aram Monawar reflected on the MakeAthon’s framework by stating, “The VR MakeAthon proved to be a rich environment where learning and discussion could be had across all disciplines. Alfaisal’s Software, Electrical, and Industrial Engineering faculty came together with Speech and Language Pathologists, Industrial Product Designers, Biomedical Engineers, and High School Students to brainstorm, research, and implement design considerations and ideas.” Know More.
  • An outdoor activity in partnership with a graduate included an exciting hiking expedition. This event provided a great opportunity for alumni to reunite, reminisce about their university experiences, and form new connections in a pleasant atmosphere. It also promoted health consciousness by encouraging participants to stay active and mindful of their physical well-being. Know More.
  • As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, the Alumni and Placement Relations Department hosted an event in honor of International Women's Day, celebrated on the 8th of March. This event involved the department's collaboration with esteemed speakers from various fields, with a focus on health and well-being, and the acknowledgment of accomplished women from diverse areas of expertise. Know More.

General SDG 3

  1. Women’s Forum G20 in Italy, where she addressed “Resetting the Health Care System: the Champions for equal access to high quality of life. Know More.
  2. Alfaisal University Enrichment programs with the empowering and supportive words as keynote Speaker. Know More.
  3. Under the leadership of Prince Sultan bin Salman, the Supreme Supervisory Committee reviews the final preparations for the 6th International Conference on Disability and Rehabilitation, organized by King Salman Center for Disability Research at Alfaisal University. Know More.
  4. The association honored the Dean of the College of Medicine at Alfaisal University on the sidelines of the 10th Health Promotion Exhibition for the scientific support provided by the college to the association. The event was attended by Her Highness Dr. Maha bint Mishari Al Saud, Deputy Director of the University, the University Director, and the Chair of the Family and Community Medicine Department. Know More.
  5. As founding and Advisory Board Member she was Speaker at 5th International Alzheimer’s Disease Conference, titled “The role of Academic partnership with the association". Know More.
  6. Alfaisal university and KFSHRC signed an MOU that focus on clinical research that aim to innovation in management of liver diseases, patient support and community awareness. Know More.
  7. Let's Talk Community WORKshoPotluck was a workshop held at Alfaisal University under the CIPC. The workshop aimed to provide an opportunity for the participants to engage in community-building activities, exchange ideas, and collaborate to develop new community engagement projects. The event was aimed at promoting community engagement among the university's faculty and staff, and it achieved its objective. The workshop included brainstorming sessions where participants were grouped into five different tables to come up with innovative community engagement projects. In this report, we will highlight the key outcomes of the workshop, provide recommendations for project, process, and policy improvements that can be implemented at Alfaisal University. Know More.
  8. Community medicine department hosted a presentation delivered by Dr. Ivy F. Oandasan MD, CCFP, MHSc FCFP (Director, Education College of Family Physcians of Canada; Professor, Family & Community Medicine, University of Toronto). The talk was on the topic of Advancing primary care training in Family medicine: Team-based care solution for the primary care crisis. Know More.
  9. Community medicine lectures taught to year 1 and year 3 medical students. Encompasses educational objectives that cover several SDGs. Know More | Know More.
  10. “The Sim Effect”: A Structural Equation Modeling Investigation of the Influence of the Simulation on Distance Debriefing Engagement of Practicing Professionals. Their project will be successful if the findings generated from their latent regression structural equation modeling analysis provides insight into factors of engagement in distance debriefing that may inform new international standards of practice for distance simulation and distance debriefing. Know More.