The Medical Education Department was established in 2020 to address the never-ending journey of learning and development, especially in medical and health education. Its mission is to provide students and staff across all medical and health programs with the best possible experience and education.

By the end of 2024, the Medical Education, Continuous Professional Development, and Staff Appraisal Unit, was introduced. This unit which is aligned with the university's mission, is primarily designed to develop the academic staff’s skills and knowledge as well as creating means to evaluate their performance. This unit's goal is to support continual professional growth and excellence among faculty members, ultimately contributing to the institution's overall quality of education. This unit also intends to offer employee development opportunities, support continual learning opportunities, and support fair and effective performance appraisal processes. Additionally, this unit attempts to assist the professional development and progress of academic staff through various efforts, guaranteeing their continued growth and success in their professions.

We aspire to be the leading unit in medical education, professional development, and staff appraisal, ensuring excellence in teaching and learning. The vision of the unit aspires to be a leading provider of comprehensive staff development and performance appraisal services. It seeks to promote faculty members' ongoing professional development and excellence, thereby contributing to the institution's overall quality of education and research.

The mission of the the Medical Education, Continuous Professional Development, and Staff Appraisal Unit, is to create a conducive environment for the development of academic staff's skills and knowledge while implementing effective means to evaluate their performance. The unit strives to provide employee development opportunities, facilitate continual learning, and ensure fair and effective performance appraisal processes. Through these efforts, the unit seeks to assist the professional development and progress of academic staff, guaranteeing their continued growth and success in their professions.

  1. Develop skills and knowledge: The unit aims to enhance the skills and knowledge of the academic staff through various methods and tools. It identifies the staff's needs and determines which skills should be developed and enhanced.
  2. Provide learning opportunities: The unit organizes workshops, training sessions, and other internal learning opportunities aligned with the Faculty and University's strategies. It informs the staff about these opportunities for professional learning and development.
  3. Support performance appraisal: The unit is responsible for developing tools to assess the staff's performance. It conducts fair and effective performance appraisals, analyzes the results, and keeps records. It also creates action plans based on the evaluation outcomes.
  4. Assist professional development: The unit supports the professional development and progress of academic staff by offering employee development opportunities. It ensures continual growth and success in their professions through various efforts.
  1. Driving Comprehensive Development: The unit develops and implements strategic, multifaceted plans to holistically enhance the skills and competencies of faculty members. It ensures the provision of diverse development opportunities tailored to meet their evolving needs.
  2. Evaluating and Documenting Initiatives: The unit assesses the effectiveness of workshops, training programs, and other professional development activities. It formulates actionable strategies based on evaluation outcomes and maintains comprehensive records for future reference.
  3. Performance Analysis and Improvement: By analyzing performance evaluation results, the unit identifies key areas for enhancement and develops progressive action plans. Detailed records of these evaluations are maintained to monitor and support faculty growth.
  4. Strategic Planning and Alignment: The unit designs and implements strategies to foster continuous professional growth and excellence. It ensures these strategies are aligned with the university’s broader objectives, driving sustained success and institutional development.
  • Developing a plan with multiple tools and methods for staff skill enhancement.
  • Identifying staff needs and key skills for development.
  • Organizing workshops and training programs.
  • Informing staff about available learning and development opportunities.
  • Evaluating workshops and training programs.
  • Developing tools for staff performance evaluation.
  • Conducting staff performance evaluations.
  • Analyzing evaluation results.
  • Maintaining records and creating progress plans.
  • Formulating strategies and action plans.
  • Quality
  • Excellence
  • Innovation
  • Inclusivity
  • Academic freedom
  • Credibility
  • Transparency
  • Integrity