About the Department
The Department of Anatomy at the College of Medicine, King Saud University, is one of the oldest and most distinguished departments in the college. It serves as a cornerstone of medical education and a center for academic and research excellence. The department offers comprehensive programs in human anatomy, embryology, and histology, built on a modern curriculum that integrates theoretical knowledge with clinical applications.
The department proudly offers outstanding postgraduate programs at both the master’s and Ph.D. levels, through which it has graduated a distinguished group of academics and researchers who have become influential figures in education and research.
Our faculty is composed of highly qualified and experienced members known for their dedication to teaching, academic mentoring, and scientific publishing. Several are also recognized writers and contributors to scientific and cultural literature, enriching the academic environment of the department.
One of the department’s most prominent assets is its state-of-the-art anatomical museum, which rivals international museums in the quality and diversity of its specimens. These specimens are not only used for educational display but also serve as valuable resources for study and research.
The department also houses a well-established and advanced dissection hall (anatomy lab), where medical students receive practical training. In addition, the facility regularly hosts specialized workshops designed to train physicians at advanced stages of their careers, including those in general surgery, orthopedic surgery, plastic surgery, and anesthesia and pain management.
Among the department’s research strengths is its Stem Cell Research Unit, a modern laboratory equipped with cutting-edge technology. The unit serves as a hub for high-impact scientific research and has contributed to several publications in internationally ranked journals. It supports postgraduate students and researchers in areas such as molecular medicine, regenerative biology, and cancer research.
The department is also highly active in organizing workshops, hands-on training sessions, and academic events aimed at advancing anatomical and research skills among students, healthcare professionals, and researchers.
With a firm commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and scientific leadership, the Department of Anatomy continues to pursue its mission of integrating basic and clinical sciences, fostering research, and serving the broader medical and scientific community—both nationally and globally.
Our Clinical Anatomy Lab
Since long time ago, Department of Anatomy is playing an important role in the college of medicine at King Saud University to enhance learning outcomes and to position our students at the center of our attention. The department provides the best possible care for students and colleagues to create learning opportunities for knowledge expansion. Therefore, the department of anatomy has shifted its vision and strategy toward the clinical anatomy to add more significant insights into this field. One of the valid tools to determine the vision and to build the strategy is creating the clinical anatomy lab to host training workshops and to design training courses for quality purpose.
The clinical anatomy lab possesses extensive skills and massive experiences in teaching and training. The development of a successful training workshops is the key to team retention, competency, and maintain the balance of professional career and personal life. There are many benefits that can be derived from a successful learning and training for everyone involved in this process.
Join us and enjoy the advanced learning environment created by very professional team who definitely work hard to make your experiences very successful based on standards and values.