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TEACHING FORENSIC MEDICINE IN SAUDI ARABIA: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES

Imran Sabri — Faculty Member, Forensic Medicine Division, Department of Biomedical Sciences, College of Medicine, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa
Published 30 Apr 2025 Vol. 42 No. 1 (2025), pp. 100-106
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Abstract

Forensic medicine plays a crucial role in the intersection of healthcare and the legal system, serving as a pivotal component in the administration of justice. In Saudi Arabia, the teaching of forensic medicine faces a myriad of challenges, from structural limitations within educational institutions to the pressing need for enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration among forensic professionals. [...]
KeywordsTeachingForensic MedicineChallengesSaudi ArabiaMedical School

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