Family Medicine: Perspectives of Faculty of Medicine in a Saudi Arabian University Regrading Current Primary Health Care System in Saudi Arabia.
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of family medicine teaching in Saudi Arabian medical colleg-es.Methodology: This pilot study enrolled 26 students of 6th years through simple random sampling. from Arar Medical Col-lege and Turaif Medical College of Northern Borders University. Data regarding students' perceptions of the teaching approach for family medicines, content, and relevance to practice was collected on a questionnaire.Results: Among 26 participants female were 14 (from Arar 12, from Turaif 2) and male were 12 (From Arar 8, From Tu-raif 4). Most participants (both male and female) strongly agreed or agreed with the statements, indicating a positive experience and understanding of the Family Medicine concepts and skills. Some participants (mostly female) had neu-tral or disagreeing responses, particularly regarding the organizational aspects of general practice and the effectiveness of certain teaching methods.Conclusion: The results advocate for a sustained focus on family medicine within the medical curriculum, presenting avenues for additional development and innovation.Keywords: Health Occupations, Medicine, General Practice, Family Practice, Family Medicines
Source: JMMC
Language: English
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4411195713