JEDDAH — The Saudi Institute for Health Services (SIHS) announced yesterday that a first batch of Saudi medical students have joined Miami Dade College in the United States under a partnership deal signed by the two institutions in 2007.
SIHS is a non-profit organization established five years ago with the aim of guiding Saudi youth toward better employment opportunities in health care. “This is done by offering invaluable educational and medical training for high school graduates in Jeddah,” said a statement issued by the institute.
SIHS currently provides four intensive medical programs including optometry, radiology, nursing and health administration, delivered by highly committed and qualified staff.
The arrival of the first batch of students at Miami Dade College last week was welcomed by Rina Spence, the US representative for SIHS, marking this as the first step in actualizing this ongoing initiative.
Students will undergo a six-week training course at the Medical Center Campus led by Interim President Dr. Kathie S. Sigler. They will receive invaluable training in their respective specialties.
SIHS is also seeking to expand international opportunities for its students. “This is just one of the many ways to be the forerunners in quality training,” according to the SIHS statement.
