Governance & Leadership

The College of Medicine operates within a formal and integrated governance framework that ensures academic excellence, institutional accountability, and effective leadership. This structure supports coordinated decision-making across academic, administrative, and clinical domains, in alignment with the College’s mission and strategic objectives.

College Council

Highest decision-making authority of the College

The College Council represents the apex of the governance structure and serves as the principal decision-making body. It is entrusted with the review, deliberation, and approval of major academic, administrative, and strategic policies. Through its authority, the Council ensures that institutional priorities are clearly defined and consistently aligned with national standards and academic best practices.

Office of the Dean

Strategic leadership and institutional oversight

The College is led by the Dean, who holds overall responsibility for strategic direction, institutional governance, and the supervision of all academic and administrative functions. The Dean ensures that the College’s objectives are effectively implemented and that all activities are conducted in accordance with the highest standards of academic and professional excellence.

In fulfilling these responsibilities, the Dean works in close collaboration with the Vice Deans, ensuring alignment across all operational and academic domains.

Vice Dean for Scientific Affairs

Oversight of academic programs, research, and student affairs

The Vice Dean for Scientific Affairs is responsible for the academic mission of the College, including curriculum development, teaching and learning, student affairs, and research activities. This office ensures the integrity, quality, and continuous advancement of medical education.

Units under supervision:

• Registration and Student Affairs Unit
• Educational Affairs Unit
• Examination Management Unit
• Scientific Departments
• Scientific Affairs and Research Unit

Vice Dean for Administrative Affairs

Administrative, financial, and operational governance

The Vice Dean for Administrative Affairs oversees the administrative and financial operations of the College, ensuring efficiency, regulatory compliance, and effective resource management. This role is essential to maintaining institutional stability and supporting the College’s academic mission.

Units under supervision:

• Administrative and Financial Affairs Unit
• Diwan Affairs Unit
• Legal Affairs Unit

Central Administrative and Service Units

Core operational and institutional support

A number of central units report directly to the Dean and provide essential administrative and operational support to the College. These units facilitate internal coordination and external engagement.

• Dean’s Office
• College Council Secretariat
• E-Learning Unit
• Continuing Education Unit
• Media and Public Relations Unit

Academic Support and Development Units

Enhancing quality, innovation, and student development

The College maintains specialized units dedicated to strengthening academic quality and fostering student development. These units play a critical role in continuous improvement and the advancement of modern medical education practices.

• Quality Assurance Unit
• Student Activities Unit
• Medical Education Development Unit (MEDO)

Clinical Training Governance

Structure and oversight of clinical education

Clinical education is governed through structured committees, most notably the Clinical Training Committee, which operates under the authority of the Dean and in coordination with the Vice Dean for Scientific Affairs.

The Committee is responsible for the planning, organization, and supervision of clinical training and works closely with teaching hospitals and clinical departments to ensure high standards of clinical education.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating with teaching hospitals and clinical departments
• Organizing and managing student clinical rotations
• Ensuring the quality of bedside teaching
• Supporting the implementation of structured clinical training and assessment systems

This governance framework ensures that the College of Medicine operates with clarity, accountability, and excellence in fulfilling its mission in medical education, research, and clinical service.