RCSI Bahrain undergraduate medicine programme receives confidence from the Education and Training Quality Authority (BQA)

RCSI Bahrain undergraduate medicine programme receives confidence from the Education and Training Quality Authority (BQA)

The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland – Medical University of Bahrain (RCSI Bahrain) received confidence from the Bahrain Education and Training Quality Authority (BQA) for its Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery and Bachelor of the Art of Obstetrics Programme in the School of Medicine. Held in March 2022, the academic programme review spanned a five-day site visit, including clinical sites, and several meetings with stakeholders, faculty members, staff members, clinical lecturers, students and alumni. In conclusion, the panel commended the efficient role of the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) and the other e-tools in supporting independent learning, the excellent learning facilities on campus and in the affiliated hospitals, the programme’s robust and systematic response to addressing the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Professor Sameer Otoom, President of RCSI Bahrain commented, “RCSI Bahrain’s accreditation standards, world-renowned curriculum and continuous effort to cultivate an enriching personal and professional environment, ensures that our medicine students graduate with the knowledge, experience and skills to support the development of national healthcare programmes and compete for extensive career opportunities worldwide.” The panel also praised the development of a mobile application utilised by students and clinical faculty members to facilitate their communication during their clinical