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In a milestone step reflecting its unwavering commitment to academic quality standards and medical excellence, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences started the Comprehensive Exam today, Wednesday, May 20, 2026, for third-year Medicine and General Surgery students. The clinical assessment was held under the gracious auspices of the President of the University, Prof. Dr. Abdullatif Haidar.

The Comprehensive Exam serves as a pivotal academic turning point before students transition to the clinical training phase in their fourth year. It is designed to rigorously measure their mastery of the core medical knowledge and skills acquired during their foundational years. Under university regulations, students are only permitted to advance to the clinical phase after passing the exam with a minimum score of 65%.

During the launch, the University President conducted an inspection tour of the examination halls to oversee the organizational process and the quality of preparations. He emphasized that the university is fully dedicated to graduating physicians who possess the profound knowledge, competence, and professional readiness required before entering a clinical environment.

"We firmly believe that medical excellence begins with quality qualification and academic discipline," the President added. "Therefore, the university is deeply committed to implementing authentic evaluation systems that truly reflect the student's level and their capacity to practice the profession efficiently and responsibly."

On her part, Prof. Dr. Ikram Al-Iryani, Dean of Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, explained that the Comprehensive Exam is a crucial academic benchmark to ensure students' readiness for the clinical phase. She pointed out that the exam goes beyond assessing theoretical knowledge; it measures the student's ability to synthesize, analyze, and integrate complex medical concepts, ultimately preparing qualified medical professionals who meet the health sector's needs with utmost competence.