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About the Department: The Department of Pediatrics is one of the clinical departments within the College of Medicine. It delivers Pediatrics courses within the Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery program. The department also contributes to child healthcare services at the Maternity and Children Hospital in Arar.

Vision: To achieve excellence nationally and internationally in Pediatrics through distinction in medical education child health services and scientific research.

Mission:

  • Prepare competent physicians in child health across all age groups.
  • Promote community health in Arar.
  • Advance research related to child health.
  • Contribute to addressing health challenges affecting children.

Objectives: 

  • Deliver high quality education in Pediatrics at both theoretical and clinical levels.
  • Train students to acquire practical experience that enables them to serve children in the Northern Border Region and across the Kingdom.

Program Overview:

  • Academic level Fifth year
  • Degree Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery
  • Eligibility Male and Female students
  • Career opportunities Physicians in hospitals and healthcare centers
  • Academic careers in Colleges of Medicine