King Khalid University
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia witnesses exceptional progress in many fields such as health and science. King Saud University's College of Medicine was established in 1967 during the reign of King Faisal. Actual studies began in 1969. The choice of members for the Teaching Board and the supervision of exams until 1978 were done cooperatively between the faculty and the University of London. In 1974/1975, the College opened a special department for female students and incorporated the Ministry of Health's Prince ts name was changed to King Abdulaziz University Hospital to be utilized for training male and female students in the clinical stage. At the 25th anniversary of inauguration of King Saud University 1981, the building of College of Medicine and King Khalid University Hospital were inaugurated for teaching and health services. The college has also made agreements with different universities in America, Canada and U.K. to support this Academic Board in the college and to train graduate Saudi doctors, as well as to provide preparation for their higher studies and specialization in different medical disciplines.