Using information and Communication Technology (ICT) enhances the learning process. Therefore, Saudi Meds framework considered "Dr and information technology" as competency domain for medical graduate*. This study aimed to examine the level of computer and internet availability, literacy and patterns of use among preparatory year female health professional students in Jazan University.

 In compare to in-campus access, off-campus computer and internet accessibility is high among the students  with substantial differences between rural and urban areas. The level of computer skills and competencies varies between students.

When planning implementation of e-learning program don't assume students' ICT accessibility and skills are granted. Policies and measures to ensure universal access to computer and internet along with training opportunities are pre-requisites.

A cross-sectional study design was employed involving 450 preparatory year female students from different  health profession faculties. Structured, pre-coded, self-administered questionnaire  was used to collect the data. SPSS was used for data entry and analysis.

Although little have in-campus access to the internet, the majority of the students have off-campus access, Figure 1 & 2. Indeed, most of the students have access to a personal computer, Table 1. However, about half of the students never use the computer to create a spread sheets , create a website or publish something on the internet. One third never participate in online discussions in forums while about 20% never sent an email.

We would like to express our thanks to the fourth year female medical students & the staff of  family and community medicine department for their contribution and support in coducting this study.

*Rania G. Zaini, Khalid A. Bin abdulrahman, Abdulaziz A. Al-khotani, Abdolmonem A. Al-hayani, Ibrahim A. Al-alwan & Saddig D. Jastaniah. Saudi Meds: A competence specification for Saudi medical graduates. Med Teach. 33, 2011, pp. 582–584.