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Health care systems and related industries are rapidly expanding which means that health care professionals must continually gain new knowledge, skills, and perspective. The RSS&LSD has been established to advance our educational programs, and to respond to scientific development, and the educational needs of students and faculty. The RSS&LSD is striving to create an academic environment in which students and staff to acquire new knowledge and skills in their respective fields of study. Therefore, RSS&LSD places considerable emphasis on providing our students and faculty with the tools to conduct research. The department organizes a wide range of lecture series and courses, conferences, symposia, workshops, and seminars as a part of the Educational Program. Some of the activities are carried out in collaboration with the King Fahd Military Medical Complex hospital as well as neighboring health and other academic institutions in the Eastern Provinces. The provision of research and scientific knowledge in PSMCHS relies on the underlying assumption that the research needs of students and faculty will be assessed.
To disseminate information and provide knowledge about research and staff development in the field of education and health care research MISSION STATEMENT · To assist Prince Sultan Military College of Health Sciences (PSMCHS) in achieving its mission and upgrading the educational level of students and faculty College wide. · To be the primary resource for PSMCHS in the dissemination of information relating to research and continuing education, training and service-related activities for the students, faculty, military and civilian staff of MSD hospitals kingdom wide. · To be committed to service excellence in all that it undertakes and to improve the academic standards, growth, and quality of graduates of PSMCHS, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. · In collaboration with the Department of Academic Affairs, and health care institutions both in the Kingdom and abroad, this Department has an important role in assisting students, faculty, military and civilian staff to achieve the following:
Þ High quality academic programs that respond to social needs and which will enhance students’ opportunities for professional and social growth and development. Þ Promote awareness and increase the involvement of health care professionals in research and continuing educational activities. Þ Encourage staff participation in research and continuing educational activities.
1. To contribute to the advancement of scientific studies and knowledge through active participation in training and research projects; 2. To introduce students and faculty to the principles and methods of basic educational and health research, biological and epidemiological studies and program evaluation; and 3. To promote research activities by encouraging staff and interested individuals to undertake and participate in different research projects.
1. Research Component/Section The involvement of research in education and Applied Health Sciences is an integral part of PSMCHS new initiatives and plan. An initiative which will allow the College to develop and maintain its position as a center of excellence for Applied Health Sciences (e.g. Anesthesiology & Intensive Care Technician, Dental Hygiene, Emergency Medicine Technology, Nursing, Respiratory Therapy, and Physiotherapy and Radiology in the future. We offer a wide range of research methods courses and Applied Medical Sciences lectures reflecting the spectrum of the College’s activities. We also formulate procedures for submission and review of research protocols and projects. 2. Data Center and Staff Development (DC&SD) The DC&SD component features the Data & Career Information Center, which houses all the information relating to professional and career development opportunities inside and outside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This section of the RSS&LSD helps students and faculty to acquire educational and professional information to enhance their skills, and explore educational and career opportunities inside or outside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In addition, the center provides professional development services such as exploring career options, learning to write résumés, curriculum vitae, cover letters, and interviewing skills. RSS&LSD offers advice and assistance to students and faculty who are preparing for external examinations such as TOEFL and SAT. Additionally, RSS&LSD offers consultation on writing research proposal and searching via Internet.
3. Library Services The Library Services include both the College and Public Library. Its purpose is to ensure that the integrity of the book and periodical collection is maintained at the highest standard and quality; and as current as possible, so that users (especially faculty and students) will be provided with the highest quality education and health information.
Circulation of Library Materials 2.0 Conditions This Policy will apply to all library materials. 3.0 Statement of Purpose To ensure that all library readers have equal access to library’s resources and that where an essential book is urgently needed, the reader will always be facilitated. 4.0 Policy The College Library material, which is available for loan, may be borrowed by the staff of Prince Sultan Military College of Health Sciences and Medical, Nursing and Allied Health Staff of King Fahd Military Medical Complex. Other staff of King Fahd Military Medical Complex hospital may borrow at the discretion of the Librarian. 5.0 Procedure 5.1 The Library stock is divided into two
categories, reference, and circulation. Reference material and
journals may not be borrowed. 6.0 Responsibilities It is the responsibility of the Librarian
1.0 Title General Library Rules 2.0 Location The Prince Sultan of Military College of Health Sciences Library is located on the Ground Floor of the College Building in Room G-085. 3.0 Library Hours 4.0 Library Rules 4.1 All the readers who come to the Library must
sign in and out. 5.0 Circulation 5.1 The Library stock is divided into two
categories, reference and lending. Reference materials may not
be borrowed. 6.0 Lost and Damaged Library Materials Any book or library item that has been damaged
or lost by a borrower, the rules are as follows: 7.0 Library Collection The Prince Sultan Military College of Health
Sciences Library collection includes the following: 8.0 Library Services The Library renders the following services:
9.0 The Card Catalogue The card catalogue is an index to the entire collection in the Library. Items are filed alphabetically by author, title and subject or subjects covered. More details on how to use the card catalogue is found on top of the card catalogue cabinet. 10.0 Book Reservation If the book you intend to borrow has already been checked out, you may reserve it by completing a reservation slip at the Library Circulation Desk. As soon as the book you have reserved is returned, you will be notified by the Librarian. The book will be held for you for a minimum of three (3) days. 11.0 Classification Scheme The Dewey Decimal System of Classification is used in coding the library materials. Through this system of classification, books are properly arranged on the shelves. The ten main classes are as follows:
12.0 Communication The Library staff may be reached at telephone extension 5421 and the Librarian on 5422.
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE OF RSS&LSD
CONTACT INFO Research, Scientific Studies & Library Services Dept. P.O. Box 946, Dhahran 31932 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Phone: +966.3.8405455/8405487 (Secretariat) +966.3.8405421/8405422 (Library) Fax: +966.3.8405577 E-mail: research@psmchs.edu.sa |
