Message from the Vice Dean of Postgraduate Studies and Scientific Research

I am pleased to welcome all visitors of the Vice Deanship of Postgraduate Studies and Scientific Research website, hoping that this site will contribute to introducing the Vice Deanship and its responsibilities.

We realize the great significance of higher education and scientific research in developing societies and achieving progress and prosperity. Therefore, the Vice Deanship works hard to enrich the spirit of innovation and excellence, encourage advanced and pioneering scientific research, and provide an appropriate and supportive environment for students and researchers, through directing and empowering them to achieve academic and professional aspirations in line with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030. The Vice Deanship’s interest is focused on encouraging faculty members to complete postgraduate studies in the best universities worldwide, and establishing distinguished postgraduate programs to meet the needs of students and the requirements of the labor market.

In the Vice Deanship of Postgraduate Studies and Scientific Research, we join forces to achieve the College’ vision and goals, and to support academic departments, students, and researchers in all necessary communication, collaboration, and partnerships with other academic, research, and industrial bodies, and exchange knowledge and experiences internally and externally.

We are genuinely working with you and for you, looking forward to building a bright future full of scientific and academic achievements in the college. We also look forward to hearing all your valued suggestions concerning the Vice Deanship and its website. Your support and cooperation is always appreciated.

Dr. Jaber Saud AlQahtani
Vice Dean of Postgraduate Studies and Scientific Research

Vision

Excellence and leadership in health science education towards building a sustainable healthy community.

Mission

Providing a stimulating environment for scientific research and innovation by enhancing research outputs and providing the required resources based on best national practices of quality standards to promote health services for the society.

Goals

Goal 1

• To prepare and qualify scientific and professional competencies through scholarships and development of distinguished postgraduate programs that meet the needs of the community.

Goal 2

• To support and develop scientific research and academic skills of faculty members, students and researchers, and enhance research collaboration opportunities locally and globally.

Goal 3

• To develop and promoting a culture of innovation by providing a nurturing environment for innovation and strategic partnerships.

Goal 4

• To provide sources of knowledge and advanced information and translation services related to the educational, research and administrative process of the college.

Goal 5

• To implement promotion procedures for faculty members and alike in accordance with the rules and regulations.

About Vice Deanship of Postgraduate Studies and Scientific Research

The Vice Deanship of Postgraduate Studies and Scientific Research is one of the main pillars of Prince Sultan Military College of Health Sciences. It is concerned with developing postgraduate studies and scientific research by supervising all aspects of scientific research and innovation, improving scientific research and initiating research collaborations internally and externally. It undertakes the planning and implementation of faculty’s scholarship procedures to help them obtain academic degrees from the best universities worldwide. In addition, it carries out tasks related to faculty members’ promotions and scientific publications. It also provides sources of information and offer translation services of documents related to the college academic and administrative process.

1. Postgraduate Studies Department includes:

  • Postgraduate Programs Unit
  • Scholarship Unit

2.Scientific Research and Publications Department includes:

  • Scientific Research Unit
  • Publications Unit

3.Innovation and Entrepreneurship Department includes:

  • Innovation Unit
  • Entrepreneurship Unit

4.Library Affairs and Translation Department includes:

  • Library Affairs Unit
  • Translation Unit

5.Academic Promotions Unit:

The unit undertakes the procedures for the promotion of faculty members in coordination with the Academic Promotions Committee.

  1. Supervising faculty’s applications for postgraduate studies and scholarships.
  2. Supervising all research aspects including postgraduate students, research activities for faculty members, and research collaborations internally and externally.
  3. Supervising and coordinating activities related to innovation and entrepreneurship.
  4. Following up all library affairs and providing translation services required for documents related to the academic and administrative process in the college.
  5. Supervising promotions of the College’ faculty members.

About ethics of scientific research

Institutional Review Board (IRB)

The IRB is a committee of scientists, non-scientists, community representatives and health care professionals. It reviews research studies in an effort to protect the rights, safety and well-being of research participants and ensure the integrity and confidentiality of their information. In addition to documenting information needed by patients or healthy volunteers to enable them to make informed decisions on whether to participate in a research or not.

The Institutional Review Board at Prince Sultan Military College of Health Sciences is registered locally by the Saudi National Commission for Bioethics (NCBE) with the number HA-05-D-046 and dated 07/10/1435 AH. It operates according to NCBE regulations and Good Clinical Practice Guideline (GCP).

Researchers

We are pleased to serve you, please note:

  1. Prior approval of human research study protocols by the IRB is mandatory. You need to get a formal approval letter from the IRB before you can begin your research, including any data collection, or research participants' recruitment.
  2. Changes in approved research may not be initiated without IRB review and approval except when they are necessary to eliminate apparent immediate hazards to participating subjects.
  3. You should report any unexpected serious harm to participants or unanticipated problems involving risks to participants or others.
  4. If you plan to extend your pre-approved research period, you should renew your IRB approval.
  5. All researchers are required to complete any of the following training courses according to the type of study:
  • All documents should be sent by e-mail to: irbpsmchs@psmchs.edu.sa
  • Make sure to submit all required documents, at least one month before the anticipated start day of research.
  • Make sure to submit complete applications. Incomplete requests will not be processed and will be returned to investigators for completion.
  • Upon receiving a complete application, it will be evaluated to determine whether it meets the definition of Human Research and if it does, it will be evaluated to determine the appropriate level of IRB review in accordance with regulations.
  • This evaluation classifies research into one of three categories:
    1. eligible for exemption from periodic review;
    2. qualified for expedited review; or
    3. subject to the most comprehensive IRB evaluation at one of the committee’s monthly meetings.
  • You will be notified of the specific review level, the approximate time required to complete your application review, and the final IRB decision.

IRB Office
Email: irbpsmchs@psmchs.edu.sa
Tel: 966-3-8440000, Ext. 6288
Prince Sultan Military College of Health Sciences (PSMCHS)

King Fahd Military Medical Complex

Bldg. 80, First Floor, Office 1039

Scientific Research Ethics System
Forms

Research Manual

Research Manual

Vice Deanship of Postgraduate Studies and Scientific Research (5490)
Postgraduate Studies Department (6288)
Scientific Research Department (5487)
Library Affairs and Translation Department (6636/6634/5421)
Innovation and Entrepreneurship Department (6941)
Academic Promotions Unit (5687)