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KAUST and AlFaisal University join efforts to establish the first MD-Ph.D. program in Saudi Arabia

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KAUST and AlFaisal University have signed an MOU to establish a joint M.D.-Ph.D. program, the first of its kind in Saudi Arabia. AlFaisal medical students selected for the program will enroll in a KAUST Ph.D. program focused on basic research, smart-health tools, and precision medicine. Graduates will become clinician-scientists implementing smart-health methods in the Saudi healthcare system. Why it matters: This program will cultivate a new generation of leaders in smart health and precision medicine, fostering evidence-based practices in Saudi healthcare.

Collaborations on smart health deliver benefits for Saudi Arabia

KAUST ·

KAUST is collaborating with medical centers and Alfaisal University to integrate smart and digital tools into the Saudi healthcare system. A key objective is to improve understanding of disease mechanisms for better diagnosis, treatment, and prevention, aligning with KSA's Vision 2030. KAUST has partnered with Alfaisal University to establish the Kingdom’s first M.D./Ph.D. program. Why it matters: These partnerships aim to transition Saudi Arabia's healthcare system towards precision and personalized medicine by training practitioners in AI and smart technologies.