Undergraduate Curriculum Reform in Saudi Medical Schools, needed or not?

Over the past few years there has been numerous changes in our society which may have been accompanied by minimal changes in the higher education system in the Kingdom. This has created a drive among universities to review their objectives and reappraise their respective roles in society. These objectives revolve around the mainstream of better serving the public interest, addressing the physician work force needs, coping with burgeoning medical knowledge and increasing the emphasis on technical/attitude professionalism. We feel there is a need for a national debate on these issues to produce uniformity, encourage similarities and create consensus within the university system. To initiate this debate, this article is put forth.