Centres & Specialties
King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSH) in Jeddah has opened its Simulation Centre to provide an advanced training environment that mirrors real clinical settings, enabling healthcare practitioners to gain practical experience in managing medical procedures and critical cases before delivering direct patient care. The centre contributes to improving training efficiency, reducing the risk of medical errors, and enhancing patient safety.
The opening was attended by Dr. Salah Baz, Chief Executive Officer of KFSH Jeddah, along with several hospital leaders. The centre features a modern, integrated simulation-based training system, including high-fidelity simulators and advanced training technologies that enable clinical scenarios to be delivered across various healthcare settings, including emergency departments, intensive care units, operating rooms, and labour and delivery. It also includes a control room for managing training scenarios, as well as dedicated spaces for assessment, debriefing sessions, and interactive workshops.
The centre supports the training of healthcare practitioners in clinical decision-making, managing high-risk cases, and working within multidisciplinary teams. It also provides objective tools to assess performance and identify areas for improvement, contributing to stronger training outcomes and greater professional readiness.
The opening of the centre reflects King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre in Jeddah’s ongoing efforts to advance education and training, adopt modern technologies that support the development of healthcare talent, and promote innovation in medical education, ultimately contributing to the quality of healthcare provided to patients.
King Faisal Specialist Hospital has been ranked first in the Middle East and North Africa and 12th globally among the world’s top 250 Academic Medical Centers for 2026 and recognized as the most valuable healthcare brand in the Kingdom and the Middle East according to Brand Finance 2026. It has also been listed by Newsweek among the World’s Best Hospitals 2025, the World’s Best Smart Hospitals 2026, and the World’s Best Specialized Hospitals 2026.