SPRING HOUSE, PA — The Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME) has granted initial accreditation to King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences (KSAU-HS) for its Master of Public Health in Health Systems Management (MPH in HSM) program. This four-year accreditation marks the first time a Master of Public Health program outside North America has received this distinguished recognition.
“Achieving CAHME accreditation is a powerful affirmation of the quality and impact of our program,” said Dr. Ashraf Abu A’aqoulah, Program Director of the MPH in HSM. “Our curriculum is designed to equip students with the strategic and analytical skills necessary to lead health systems effectively while keeping the focus on improving public health outcomes.”
Dr. Hanan Al Kadri, Dean of the College of Public Health and Health Informatics, emphasized the program’s broader mission: “This recognition speaks to our commitment to excellence in public health education. It is not just about meeting standards; it’s about setting new benchmarks for developing competent healthcare leaders who can address emerging challenges in health systems management.”
Highlighting the strategic significance, Dr. Bandar Al-Knawy, President of KSAU-HS, stated, “This milestone aligns seamlessly with our vision to build a healthcare workforce that is globally competent and locally impactful. It reinforces our commitment to advancing Saudi Vision 2030 by preparing leaders who are equipped to transform health systems and improve population health.”
Al Faber, Interim President and CEO of CAHME, underscored the program’s achievement, noting that “CAHME’s mission is to advance the quality of healthcare management education globally. CAHME accredited programs have successfully navigated a careful accreditation process managed by experts in the study and practice of healthcare management.”
This historic accreditation reinforces KSAU-HS’s leadership in healthcare education, underscoring its dedication to preparing the next generation of health systems leaders who can drive meaningful change both regionally and worldwide.
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