Introduction to Medical School
Student Pre-Program

12-Day Schedule · August 2 – 13, 2026
12 Days
A detailed plan for student activities introducing them to medical school over 12 days, daily from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The goal is to familiarize students with the academic side of studying medicine through courses, lectures, workshops, and hospital visits.

Daily Program

9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Day Subject Morning Session 1 Morning Session 2 Midday Afternoon Session
Day 1Sun · Aug 2, 2026 Introduction to Medicine and Medical Fields 9:00 – 10:00 AM Welcoming speech and introduction to the program's goals Prof. Adnan Abul 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Stress Management Naif Al-Mutawa 12:00 – 1:00 PM Course on Medical Communication Skills Dr. Abrar Ebel 2:00 – 4:00 PM Workshop — Time Management Dr. Abrar Ebel
Day 2Mon · Aug 3, 2026 Preventive Medicine and Public Health 9:00 – 11:00 AM Lecture on Preventive Medicine Dr. Areej Al-Ali 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Course on Epidemiology Dr. Ali Ziyab 12:00 – 1:00 PM Research Visit — RCF Dr. Heba Al-Husseni 2:00 – 4:00 PM Workshop — Role of Confounding and Bias in Epidemiology Dr. Ali Ziyab
Day 3Tue · Aug 4, 2026 Research Skills in Medicine 9:00 – 11:00 AM Lecture on Medical Research Dr. Ali Ziyab 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Workshop — Writing and Submitting Scientific Papers Dr. Ali Ziyab Lunch Break
1:00 – 2:00 PM
2:00 – 3:00 PM Course on Medical Data Analysis Dr. Areej Al-Ali
Day 4Wed · Aug 5, 2026 Basic Sciences in Medicine 9:00 – 11:00 AM Introduction to Anatomy Dr. Heba Al-Husseni 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM In Dissection Room Ms. Noura / Mr. Abdullah Al-Sabagh Lunch Break
1:00 – 2:00 PM
2:00 – 4:00 PM Workshop — Introduction to Physiology Dr. Sonia Al-Hashemi
Day 5Thu · Aug 6, 2026 Medical Pathways and Specializations 9:00 – 11:00 AM Lecture on Medical Specialties Dr. Ali Al-Ali 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Course in Forensic Medicine Dr. Mohamed Al-Fawal Lunch Break
1:00 – 2:00 PM
2:00 – 4:00 PM Workshop — Using Medical Equipment Dr. Saud Al-Zaid · Ms. Sumi Sudarsanan
Day 6Sat · Aug 8, 2026 University Life in Medical School 9:00 – 11:00 AM Lecture on Medical School Life Student Representative 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Visit to the Medical Library Ms. Zinab Al-Shamali Lunch Break
1:00 – 2:00 PM
2:00 – 4:00 PM Workshop — Basics of First Aid Student Representatives
Day 7Sun · Aug 9, 2026 Hands-on Training in Hospitals 9:00 – 10:00 AM Lecture on Clinical Training in Hospitals Dr. Yousef Marwan 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Hospital Tour Dr. Shehab Akrouf · Dr. Abdulaziz Karam Lunch Break
1:00 – 2:00 PM
2:00 – 4:00 PM Workshop — Handling Emergency Situations Dr. Abdulaziz Karam
Day 8Mon · Aug 10, 2026 Introduction to Surgery and Advanced Techniques 9:00 – 11:00 AM Lecture on General Surgery Dr. Salman AlSafran 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Course on Laparoscopic Surgery Dr. Salman AlSafran Lunch Break
1:00 – 2:00 PM
2:00 – 4:00 PM Practical Workshop — Simulated Surgery Dr. Ali Jerragh
Day 9Tue · Aug 11, 2026 First Aid & Study Skills 9:00 – 11:00 AM Workshop — Basics of First Aid Student Representatives 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Training Course — Essential Study Skills Dr. Ahmad Al-Hashemi Lunch Break
1:00 – 2:00 PM
2:00 – 4:00 PM Laboratory Demonstrations Ms. Anju Ravisankar / Ms. Nesreen Maleka
Day 10Wed · Aug 12, 2026 Workshop — AI in Healthcare 9:00 – 11:00 AM Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare Dr. Ali Bouabbas 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare (continued) Dr. Ali Bouabbas Lunch Break
1:00 – 2:00 PM
2:00 – 4:00 PM Discussion on Global Health Challenges Dr. Areej Al-Ali
Day 11Thu · Aug 13, 2026 Program Conclusion and Career Guidance(Ends at 12:00 PM) 9:00 – 11:00 AM Final Lecture — Preparing for a Medical Career Prof. Adnan Abul 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Discussion with Practicing Doctors 1:00 – 2:00 PM Closing Ceremony — Certificates and Remarks

Organizers & Coordinators

Organizers Prof. Adnan Abul — Acting Dean Mr. Alaa Hamdy
Coordinators Ms. Fatema Safar Mr. Luisito Dayag