Saudi Arabia chapter of ACP established
ACP is pleased to announce the establishment of a new ACP Saudi Arabia chapter with the support of the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCHS).
The Saudi Society of Internal Medicine, the King Fahad Medical City, in conjunction with an ACP steering committee led by former College Regent Faroque Khan, MACP, provided support in establishing the new chapter. Khalid Qushmaq, FACP, chairman of medicine at the King Fahad Medical City, is serving as interim governor until a new governor is elected.
Members of the Saudi Arabia Chapter will have the opportunity to network with other Saudi internists as well as participate fully in College-sponsored activities. The official ceremony marking the establishment of the new chapter took place on Feb. 20, 2011.