The College of Medicine was established by decree of the Ministry of Higher Education in 1429 AH (2008 AD), and studies began at the College of Medicine at the University of Hail at the beginning of the academic year (1429 AH / 2008 AD) with the admission of 60 male and female students in temporary buildings at the University of Hail.
The college was established to play a fundamental and effective role in the development and prosperity of society. Its primary focus is on preparing and qualifying trained medical personnel to meet the community's needs and requirements for competent physicians equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to join and work in the Kingdom's healthcare sector. The college also aims to fulfill the educational aspirations of citizens in the Hail region and other members of the community. Furthermore, it seeks to expand the scope of health education in the region by offering high-quality programs in medical education and healthcare services. For the benefit of the local community, to enhance scientific research capabilities, and to encourage health research. The college includes several scientific departments, namely: Surgery, Physiology, Orthopedics, Biochemistry, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ophthalmology, Pathology, Pediatrics, Family and Community Medicine, Anesthesiology, Dermatology, Internal Medicine, Anatomy and Histology, Radiology, Otolaryngology, and Pharmacology.
The program duration is six years, with one year of practical training. Following this, a Bachelor of Medicine and General Surgery (MBBS) degree is awarded. The curriculum at the College of Medicine is an integrated system consisting of several modules taught in English. Each module incorporates innovative and diverse approaches to medical education, such as self-directed learning, problem-based learning (PBL), integration, and team-based learning (TBL).
The College of Medicine, for both male and female students, moved to its new building on February 20, 2020, within the main campus of the University of Hail. The building consists of three floors designed in the latest architectural style and includes a large number of halls, classrooms and laboratories equipped with the latest equipment, as well as offices for faculty members. The College of Medicine is committed to providing an educational program that aligns with national standards (the standards of the National Center for Academic Evaluation and Accreditation), enhances students' competitiveness, and graduates physicians with outstanding skills at both the local and regional levels, capable of meeting the needs of Saudi society for medical personnel, and committed to medical service standards and professional ethics.
The medical program has received international accreditation from the British Accreditation Council (ASIC), and it was also accredited nationally by the National Center for Academic Evaluation and Accreditation in 2020. Furthermore, the college is listed in the International Medical Education Directory (IMED) under the umbrella of the Foundation for the Advancement of International Medical Education and Research (FAIMER). Hospitalization and clinical training for medical students are now being implemented in close collaboration with the Ministry of Health.