The Faculty of Medicine at Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University celebrates its Golden Jubilee
Under the generous patronage of His Excellency the Minister of Education, Professor Yousef bin Abdullah Al-Bunyan, the Eastern Province witnessed an exceptional academic and social event as the College of Medicine at Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University celebrated its Golden Jubilee, marking fifty years since the founding of this prestigious medical institution. This celebration served to recount a success story spanning half a century, bringing together within its halls the first generation of founders and graduates, and the current generation of students and leaders, in a scene that embodied the highest ideals of loyalty and belonging.
A journey of half a century of medical service
This celebration was not merely a fleeting occasion, but a testament to a historical journey that began five decades ago, when the foundations of medical education in the region were laid. The College of Medicine at Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University (formerly the nucleus of King Faisal University in Dammam) is one of the most prestigious medical colleges in Saudi Arabia and the Arabian Gulf. Since its establishment, the college has contributed significantly to a qualitative leap in the level of healthcare in the Eastern Province, by graduating thousands of physicians and consultants who now lead the healthcare sector in various hospitals across the Kingdom.
Events that blend the past with the present
The ceremony, attended by University President Professor Fahd bin Ahmed Al-Harbi, former University President Professor Abdullah bin Mohammed Al-Rubaish, and Dean of the College Professor Mohammed Al-Shahrani, included the inauguration of the accompanying exhibition entitled “A Journey of Half a Century.” The exhibition presented a detailed timeline of pivotal moments in the college’s history, along with a photographic archive documenting academic life and events that shaped the collective memory of the college’s members. The ceremony also featured a musical performance, a documentary film, and discussion sessions in which graduates reminisced about their student days and the beginnings of their medical dreams.
A pivotal role in the health transformation and Vision 2030
In their official remarks, speakers emphasized that the college has never been merely a place of lectures, but has always been and remains a strategic partner in national development. The role of the college's graduates was particularly evident during health crises, especially the COVID-19 pandemic, where they were at the forefront with utmost dedication and commitment. Today's celebration reaffirms the university's commitment to the goals of the Kingdom's Vision 2030, specifically the Health Sector Transformation Program, by continuing to provide world-class medical education, international accreditations, and rigorous scientific research that contributes to enhancing the quality of life and improving the efficiency of healthcare services provided to citizens and residents.
Investing in people: The winning bet
The ceremony concluded with academic leaders emphasizing that the true achievement of the college is not measured solely by years, but by the lasting impact its graduates have had in every workplace. Attendees expressed their appreciation for the generous support provided by the wise leadership—may God protect them—to the education and health sectors, which has enabled Saudi universities to compete globally and made investment in human capital the cornerstone of the nation's bright future.
