Fifth and sixth-year medical students from the College of Medicine and Health Sciences at the Arabian Gulf University (AGU) recently participated in two specialised training courses organised by the Crown Prince Centre for Training and Medical Research at the Military Hospital. The first course focused on neck surgery and anatomy, while the second centred on functional endoscopic sinus surgery.
AGU’s Centre for Community Services, Consultancies, Training and Continuing Education nominated 49 students to participate in the neck surgery and anatomy course, while 37 students attended the functional endoscopic sinus surgery training.
The second edition of the Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery course was conducted over two consecutive days, comprising a total of 13 training hours, accredited by the National Health Regulatory Authority (NHRA). This initiative was carried out in collaboration with the King Fahd Specialist Hospital in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, the Saudi Otorhinolaryngology Society, the Salmanyia Medical Complex (SMC), and the American College of Surgeons.
The training featured live broadcasts of surgical procedures employing endoscopes for sinus and skull base interventions, alongside practical applications covering a range of surgeries within the nasal cavity and sinuses, delivered by a select group of consultants and specialists in otolaryngology from the Military Hospital, King Hamad University Hospital (KHUH), and the SMC, in addition to experts from various hospitals across the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Participating students conveyed their sincere appreciation to His Excellency Dr Saad bin Saud Al Fuhaid, President of AGU, for his unwavering support of students and his commitment to enhancing their academic experience through their inclusion in such invaluable training workshops. This initiative is aligned with ongoing medical and surgical education and training aimed at developing the competencies of future physicians in all facets of healthcare service delivery.
On their part, the students commended the efforts of the trainers at the Crown Prince Centre for Training and Medical Research for their dedication in organising such advanced workshops and their commitment to involving medical students in the training and scientific surgical sessions held throughout the year. They added that such direct engagement with experienced practitioners and medical specialists allows students to achieve the highest standards of training and academic attainment.
On the occasion, Dr Afaf Bugawa, Director of the Centre for Community Services, Consultancies, Training and Continuing Education, reiterated AGU’s dedication to ensuring that students participating in these professional courses organised by the Crown Prince Centre for Training and Medical Research derive maximum benefit.
She further explained that the aim is to enhance healthcare in the Kingdom of Bahrain and across the GCC region by optimally harnessing student potential and equipping them with a diverse skill set and experience in the medical field. This is anticipated to positively impact the enhancement of students’ capabilities and reinforce the essential roles they are expected to fulfil upon graduation, thereby contributing to the development of the healthcare system and the establishment of a competent and highly skilled healthcare workforce.
Dr Bugawa also commended the significant efforts made by the Royal Medical Services and the Crown Prince Centre for Training and Medical Research in organising specialised workshops and training courses across various medical disciplines.
