I) Undergraduate Students

1) Courses:

Ophthalmology Course for Medical Students – OPT 432

This course is offered to 4th-year medical students to provide foundational knowledge and essential clinical skills in ophthalmology.

It covers the pathogenesis of common eye diseases and conditions and includes hands-on training in clinical settings.

• Credit hours & prerequisites:

4 credit hours – prerequisite: successful completion of the 3rd-year clinical foundation block.

• Learning outcomes:
  • Knowledge: recognize common eye diseases and their pathogenesis.
  • Skills: perform focused ophthalmic history and examination, identify urgent ocular conditions, and formulate initial management plans.
  • Attitudes: demonstrate professionalism, patient safety, and teamwork in clinical settings.

• Teaching methods: lectures, tutorials, case-based discussions, skills-lab sessions, and supervised clinical practice in both the outpatient eye clinics and the ophthalmology ER.

  Assessment Components and Weighting:

• Written examinations (MCQs) – 30 %
• Practical assessment (OSCE/SAQs) – 40 %
• Participation & continuous assessment – 30 %

2) Undergraduate Committee:

The Undergraduate Committee is composed of academic teaching staff and is chaired by the course organizer.

• Mandate: curriculum planning and continuous review, liaison with student affairs, and academic quality assurance.
• Membership & roles: updated every two years to ensure alignment with current educational standards and best practices.

3) Contact & Secretariat:

For inquiries or administrative support, please contact:

Ms. Khairiah Hejji Alhayek – Administrative Assistant

Email: kalhayek@ksu.edu.sa

Phone: 011-282-3347

Expected response time: within 3–5 working days.

4) Learning Materials

Lecture slides, clinical guidelines, recommended readings, and practice question banks are available upon request.

To obtain these materials, please contact the administrative assistant:

Ms. Khairiah Hejji Alhayek – kalhayek@ksu.edu.sa, 011-282-3347

5) Attachments

The following documents are available for download or by request:

• Course specifications (PDF)
• Attendance policy
• Student feedback forms

To receive any of these attachments, please contact the administrative assistant:

Ms. Khairiah Hejji Alhayek – kalhayek@ksu.edu.sa, 011-282-3347