International Office, CoM

Genome editing in action 🧬 Our 2-day workshop at Alfaisal University with Jesse B. Owens covered CRISPR, advanced tools & hands-on design. Great discussions, real impact, and inspiring minds.

A memorable session with @jasonryanmd , the mind behind Boards & Beyond, discussing medical education and effective ways for learning.

We hosted a Journal Club on "Effect of high flow nasal cannula oxygenation on hypoxia during sedated gastrointestinal endoscopy in patients with obesity." Thanks to Usman Khan (MS1), Raghad Alazzani (MS3), Lyn Atassi (MS2), Salah Hafiz (MS2) & our moderator Dr. Amer Majeed.

Join Irfan Rahman, PhD (University of Rochester) to discuss how e-cigarettes, microplastics, and wildfire smoke impact chronic lung disease. Date: Feb 15, 2026 Time: 12:00 PM Location: BG.068

Join us on this Zoom link soon us06web.zoom.us/j/84425501845?…

We are proud to bring you an exclusive webinar in collaboration with Boards& Beyond. This session will explore how Boards&Beyond was founded, its journey to becoming one of the most trusted USMLE preparation platforms, and how you can integrate it into your medical journey.

Join our Journal Club! Discussing: High-flow nasal oxygenation vs. hypoxia in obese patients during sedated GI endoscopy (multicenter RCT). Host: Dr. Amer Maqeed Presenters: Usman Khan, Raghad Alazzani, Lyn Atassi, Salah Hafiz 📅 Feb 10 | 5 PM 📍 Male Theater, MS1.024

What an inspiring session with Dr. Mohammed Shobain! We had the privilege of learning from Dr. Shobain, a Sports Medicine physician at Al Nassr FC, who has worked with elite athletes. He shared invaluable insights into career pathways in this dynamic specialty.

3rd International Office Journal Club: Discussed “Global Outcomes of Open vs Laparoscopic vs Robotic Donor Hepatectomy” 🩺 Dr. Raptis Host: Mohammad Affan (MS2) Presenters: M. Ismat (MS1), Y. Metwally (MS2), S. Eladrousi (MS2), F. Namour (MS3)

A 7-day course guiding medical students in developing a proposal. Highlights: - 11 interactive workshops (2–3 hrs each) - Hands-on activities & small-group work - Certificate upon completing all workshops and passing the final test Registration deadline: Jan 20th, 12:00 PM

FIRST starts here. Dear first- & second-year Alfaisal med students, this summer isn’t just for seniors. Introducing FIRST: Freshman International Research Summer Training. Apply by Jan 6, 2026 | 11:59 PM (Riyadh)

Thank you to everyone who joined our journal club. Your time, engagement, and insightful discussions made the session productive and enriching. We truly appreciate your participation and look forward to more meaningful discussions together.

From layout to impact, here’s a recap of our session on building a strong, clear, and effective Curriculum Vitae that stands out for the right reasons.

CV Insights: The Blueprint to Building Your Curriculum Vitae is a focused, skilled-based talk designed to help students create strong and competitive CVs for academic, clinical, and research opportunities. Join us to enhance your CV to a more professional and impactful format!

From ambition to achievement! Hear directly from last year’s participants as they share their SPIRIT journey. 🌍✨ SPIRIT26 is your chance to gain hands-on research and internship experience at leading institutions worldwide.

The Global Opportunities Department is thrilled to announce the launch of this year’s Summer Program in Research and Internship Training (SPIRIT26), your gateway to hands-on research at top institutions worldwide. Part I is now open. Deadline: December 31 at:59 PM.

A moment of silence for anyone who missed this journal club, catch the highlights and feel the energy through our recap! #AlfaisalUniversity #InternationalOffice #IOJournalClub1 #AlfaisalEvents #GlobalAtAlfaisal #AlfaisalCommunity

We are grateful for every attendee who shared this moment with us. Special thanks to Rawad Turko for the inspiring talk and to Yahya AlGhbari for hosting with passion. #AlfaisalUniversity #InternationalOffice #SPIRIT101Talk #AlfaisalEvents #GlobalAtAlfaisal #AlfaisalCommunity

We are glad to kick off the first Journal Club this year! Topic: Transcatheter Aortic-Valve Replacement for Asymptomatic Severe Aortic Stenosis Moderated by Dr. Dania Mohty Hosted by Ebraheem Hoda (MS2) Presented by Anan Alharbi, Abduhu Amer, Tala Daqqa, and Lema Sibai (MS3)

Join ASPIRE MERT Cycles 2 & 3 and elevate your skills from theory to practice! Gain hands-on experience, refine your research techniques, and turn your ideas into impactful projects. Register Now: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…