Department of Cardiology

• Clinical Proficiency: Develop a systematic approach to assessing, diagnosing, and managing cardiac patients efficiently.
• Technical Expertise: Acquire progressive skills to independently and safely perform both noninvasive (Echocardiography, Stress ECG, Holter) and invasive (Cardiac Catheterization, Angiography) techniques.
• Critical Care Management: Gain extensive experience in managing critically ill patients with extreme urgency, particularly in the Coronary Care Unit (CCU).
• Leadership & Consultation: Develop the leadership skills necessary to lead a cardiology team and advise physicians in other specialties on cardiac care.
• Professional Ethics: Understand and apply professional ethics based on Islamic principles in clinical practice.
• Research & Prevention: Conduct research focusing on community cardiac care and provide expert advice on preventive measures.

Bachelor degree in Medicine or equivalent from recognized program.

First Year 

CARD101 – Clinical Cardiology – 3 Credit Hours
CARD102 – Coronary Care Unit (CCU) Rotation – 3 Credit Hours
CARD103 – Non-invasive Cardiology – 3 Credit Hours
CARD104 – Cardiac Catheterization – 3 Credit Hours

Second Year 

CARD201 – Clinical Cardiology – 3 Credit Hours
CARD202 – Non-invasive Cardiology – 3 Credit Hours
CARD203 – Cardiac Catheterization – 3 Credit Hours
CARD204 – Elective / Research Rotation – 3 Credit Hours

Third Year 

CARD301 – Invasive Cardiology: Right/Left Cardiac Catheterization, Coronary Angiography – 3 Credit Hours
CARD302 – Non-invasive Cardiology: 2D Echocardiography, Doppler, Stress ECG, Holter Monitoring – 3 Credit Hours
CARD303 – Nuclear Cardiology – 3 Credit Hours
CARD304 – General Cardiology Ward & Multidisciplinary Referrals – 3 Credit Hours

Standard Rotation Durations (Summary)

• 3 Months – Coronary Care Unit (CCU), ECG Reporting, Ward Consultations

• 6 Months – Cardiac Catheterization

• 6 Months – Non-invasive Studies (Echocardiography, Doppler, Stress ECG, Holter)

• 6 Months – General Cardiology Ward & Multidisciplinary Referrals

• 3 Months – Elective / Research

Alternative Related Programs

• • Cardiac Surgery: 7-year direct program post-internship, or 4-year specialized after general surgery training.

  • Masters in Applied Sciences / ICAV: For non-physicians, offering Invasive Cardiovascular Technology.