First Cohort of Students Complete Biomedical Internship Program in Al-Hasa Health Center

The first cohort of students has completed the Biomedical Engineering Internship Program at JHAH's Al-Hasa Health Center. The program, a joint partnership between JHAH's Facility Operations and the King Faisal University College of Engineering, is designed to develop and coach young Saudi talent and prepare them for the healthcare sector.

The Biomedical Internship Program team's dedication and hard work have paid off, and we recognize them for all they have done to make it a success.

Mohammad Al Shakhis, JHAH Al-Hasa Operations (A) ›

It was a tremendous opportunity and a fulfilling experience to develop and coach young Saudi future engineers and get them well-prepared for the Kingdom’s healthcare sector.

Abdulla Al-Badawi, JHAH Al-Hasa Health Center Facility Operations Lead ›

Biomedical engineering is the application of engineering principles and design concepts to medicine and biology. The aim of biomedical engineering is to understand, modify or control biological systems as well as to design and build products that monitor physiological functions and assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.

During the program, participants are introduced to the exciting, dynamic, interdisciplinary field of biomedical engineering through formal lectures on theory to practical application through hands-on lab activities designed to enhance knowledge and promote innovation. The program covers all major, established subdivisions of the biomedical engineering discipline, including medical imaging, pharmaceutical robotics, and medical lab automation. The goal is to broaden the participants' understanding of basic biological processes and enable them to develop innovative approaches to prevent, diagnose and treat disease.

Biomedical engineering is a multidisciplinary field where quantitative, analytical, and integrative methods are applied to all levels of human physiology in order to address problems in biology and medicine. Biomedical engineering combines the design and problem-solving skills of engineering with the medical and biological sciences to improve healthcare.

Notable Achievements

Educating the nation’s next generation of health professionals is a cornerstone of the 2030 Vision of Saudi Arabia. JHAH is committed to supporting this worthy goal:

JHAH offers Medical Residencies for Saudi physicians in five areas: Pathology, Pharmacy, Emergency Services, Anesthesia and Family Medicine
JHAH offers internship program for Saudi nationals in more than 30 areas including nursing, allied health and selected non-clinical trainees
JHAH has the highest number of certified trainers in Family Medicine in the region

AHHC Biomedical Engineering Internship Program

Engineer Abdulla Albadawi, JHAH Facility Operations Lead, explains the inner workings of an advanced imaging system.

Biomedical Engineering Internship Program participants and staff on the last day of the program.