Effects of NCAAA Accreditation on Health Sciences Educational Programs: Faculty Experiences at KSAU-HS

Abstract Aim: The purpose of this study was to explore the perspectives of faculty at King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences (KSAU-HS), Saudi Arabia, regarding how National Commission for Academic Accreditation and Assessment (NCAAA) accreditation influences teaching, assessment, and program improvement. Methods: This study utilized a qualitative thematic analysis design in which semi-structured one-on-one in-depth interviews were conducted with educational program directors and faculty members at KSAU-HS across its three campuses in Riyadh, Jeddah, and Al Ahsa. Theoretical