King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSHRC) has inaugurated the new Academic and Training Center, aiming to expand its capacity by more than 200% to meet the growing demand for high-quality medical education and training in the Kingdom and the region.
The new center accommodates 185 participants, marking a capacity increase of 200%. The capacity of computer labs has also been increased by nearly 90%, creating more opportunities for interactive learning and the acquisition of technical skills. Additionally, the capacity of life support training rooms has doubled, now able to accommodate 209 participants for emergency and immediate care training.
The center also features an executive management education hall, designed for workshops and training programs aimed at developing the strategic leadership skills of healthcare professionals. It utilizes an electronic registration system and an integrated map for easy access to services, enhancing the learning experience and improving trainee efficiency.
The increased capacity of the Academic and Training Center reflects KFSHRC’s commitment to providing a comprehensive and flexible learning environment that allows more participants to benefit from its various educational programs and advanced training curricula, leveraging innovative technologies to improve output quality and supply the medical sector in the Kingdom and globally with qualified medical professionals.
It is noteworthy that KFSHRC has been ranked first in the Middle East and Africa and 20th globally in the list of the world’s top 250 Academic Medical Centres for the second consecutive year and recognized as the most valuable healthcare brand in the Kingdom and the Middle East, according to the 2024 Brand Finance rankings. Additionally, it was included in the World’s Best Smart Hospitals list for 2025 by Newsweek magazine. For more information, visit www.kfshrc.edu.sa or contact our media team at mediacoverage@kfshrc.edu.sa