Welcome to Postgraduate Medical Education (PGME) at King Abdulaziz Medical City, Central Region (KAMC-CR). We are one of the leading providers in the field of postgraduate medical education in the kingdom and in the region. We will take you through postgraduate medical education programs we offer in our training center.
Who we are:
Postgraduate Medical Education is the department responsible for supervising all residency and fellowship training programs at KAMC-CR. We aim to provide the highest quality of academic clinical training in the region within friendly, respectful, cooperative learning environment that help residents and fellows to gain the most of knowledge and skills during their training and participate in preparing future leaders of medical field in the kingdom and in the region.
Mission:
To provide advanced state-of-the art postgraduate medical training programs that produce qualified medical professionals in the various fields of medicine to contribute to the national health care system.
Vision:
To develop internationally recognized post-graduate medical education programs with emphasis on: education, research, clinical care and community service
To attract the best graduates of medical schools seeking advanced training and certification
To contribute to the patient well-being by implementing the highest standards in supervision, ethics and education.
PGME History
Residency training programs in our institution were established in 1986, with approved programs in Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, and Obstetrics and Gynecology – all accredited by the Arab board for Medical Specialization.
In March 1998, the concept of Sub-Specialty Fellowship Programs was initiated. These programs significantly contribute to the advancement of postgraduate medical education in the Kingdom while substantially enhancing the reputation of the King Fahad National Guard Hospital as a premier teaching facility.
By 2001, the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties recognized our residency training programs in fifteen specialties. Recognized experts in these specialties and subspecialties carefully developed comprehensive residency programs teaching the fundamental principles of sciences and incorporating intensive clinical and technical experiences of immediate relevance to medical practitioners.
Each residency program is structured in accordance with the standards and guidelines imposed by the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties and the Arab Board for Medical Specialization.
As of June 1st, 2016, we have thirty-one (31) approved residency programs, and forty (40) Fellowship Training Programs approved by the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties at our training center in Riyadh.
Residency Programs
As of October 1st, 2022, we have thirty five (42) approved residency programs and sixty six (66) approved Fellowship training Programs accredited by the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties at our training center in Riyadh.
Total number of residency programs accredited by SCFHS:
- Riyadh: 42
- Jeddah: 33
- Ahsa: 12
- Dammam: 6
- Madinah: 7
- Total:93
Total number of residents (2020 - 2021)
- Riyadh: 1006
- Jeddah: 531
- Ahsa: 181
- Dammam: 37
- Madinah: 85
- Total:1840
Total number of residents (2022)
KAMC, Riyadh
Medicine
- Adult Infectious Diseases Fellowship Program.
- Adult Rheumatology Fellowship Program.
- Adult Nephrology Fellowship Program.
- Adult Pulmonary Medicine Fellowship Program.
- Adult Endocrinology Fellowship Program.
- Adult Gastroenterology Fellowship Program.
- Diabetics Fellowship Program.
- Vascular Neurology “Stroke” Fellowship Program.
- Geriatric Fellowship Program Fellowship Program.
Surgery
- Vascular Surgery Fellowship Program.
- Orthopedic Trauma Fellowship Program.
- Colorectal Surgery Fellowship Program.
- Orthopedic Oncological Surgery Fellowship Program.
- Spine Surgery Fellowship Program.
Cardiac Sciences
- Adult Cardiology Fellowship Program.
- Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship Program.
- Pediatric Cardiac ICU
- Cardiac Anesthesia Fellowship Program.
- Adult EchoCardiography Fellowship Program.
- Interventional Cardiology.
Medical Imaging
- Neuro-Radiology Fellowship Program.
- Interventional Radiology Fellowship Program.
- Cardiothoracic Radiology Fellowship Program.
- Body Imaging Fellowship Program.
- Nuclear Medicine Fellowship Program.
- Pediatric Radiology Fellowship Program.
- Musculoskeletal Radiology Fellowship Program.
Medical Oncology
- Adult Oncology Fellowship Program.
- Palliative Care Fellowship Program.
- Adult Hematology Fellowship Program.
Critical Care
- Adult Critical Care Fellowship Program.
OB/GYN
- In-Vitro Fertility (IVF) Fellowship Program.
- Maternal & Fetal Medicine Fellowship Program.
- Urogynecology & Reconstructive Female Pelvic Surgery Fellowship Program.
Anesthesia
- Obstetrics Anesthesia Fellowship Program.
- Pain Management Fellowship Program.
- Regional Anesthesia Fellowship Program.
Pediatric
- Pediatric Gastroenterology Fellowship Program.
- Pediatric Endocrinology Fellowship Program.
- Pediatric ICU Fellowship Program.
- Pediatric Infectious Diseases Fellowship Program.
- Pediatric Pulmonary Fellowship Program.
- Pediatric Nephrology Fellowship Program.
- Pediatric Rheumatology Fellowship Program.
- Pediatric Allergy & Immunology Fellowship Program.
- Advanced General Pediatrics Fellowship Program.
Neonatology
- Neonatology Fellowship Program.
Pediatric Anesthesia
- Neonatology Fellowship Program.
Pediatric Hematology Oncology
- Pediatric Hematology Oncology Fellowship Program.
Pediatric Surgery
- Pediatric Surgery Fellowship Program.
- Pediatric Otolaryngology Fellowship Program.
- Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus Fellowship Program.
- Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery Fellowship Program.
- Pediatric Urology Fellowship Program.
- Pediatric Neurosurgery Fellowship Program.
Pediatric Emergency Medicine
- Pediatric Emergency Fellowship Program.
Adult Mental Health Department
- Psychiatry Residency Training Program.
Orthopedic Surgery Department
- Orthopedic Surgery Residency Training Program.
Infection Prevention & Control Department
- Preventive Medicine Residency Training Program.
Fellowship Programs
As of January 1st, 2022, we have thirty five (35) approved residency programs and sixty six (66) approved Fellowship training Programs accredited by the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties at our training center in Riyadh.
Total number of fellowship programs accredited by SCFHS:
- Riyadh: 66
- Jeddah: 31
- Total: 91
Total number of fellows (2021)
- Riyadh: 225
- Jeddah: 31
- Total: 256
Total Number of Fellows (2022)
KAMC, Riyadh
Medicine
- Adult Infectious Diseases Fellowship Program.
- Adult Rheumatology Fellowship Program.
- Adult Nephrology Fellowship Program.
- Adult Pulmonary Medicine Fellowship Program.
- Adult Endocrinology Fellowship Program.
- Adult Gastroenterology Fellowship Program.
- Diabetics Fellowship Program.
- Vascular Neurology “Stroke” Fellowship Program.
- Geriatric Fellowship Program Fellowship Program.
- Clinical Neuropsychology Fellowship Program Fellowship Program.
Surgery
- Vascular Surgery Fellowship Program.
- Orthopedic Trauma Fellowship Program.
- Colorectal Surgery Fellowship Program.
- Orthopedic Oncological Surgery Fellowship Program.
- Spine Surgery Fellowship Program.
Cardiac Sciences
- Adult Cardiology Fellowship Program.
- Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship Program.
- Pediatric Cardiac ICU
- Cardiac Anesthesia Fellowship Program.
- Adult EchoCardiography Fellowship Program.
- Interventional Cardiology.
Medical Imaging
- Neuro-Radiology Fellowship Program.
- Interventional Radiology Fellowship Program.
- Cardiothoracic Radiology Fellowship Program.
- Body Imaging Fellowship Program.
- Nuclear Medicine Fellowship Program.
- Pediatric Radiology Fellowship Program.
- Musculoskeletal Radiology Fellowship Program.
Medical Oncology
- Adult Oncology Fellowship Program.
- Palliative Care Fellowship Program.
- Adult Hematology Fellowship Program.
Critical Care
- Adult Critical Care Fellowship Program.
OB/GYN
- In-Vitro Fertility (IVF) Fellowship Program.
- Maternal & Fetal Medicine Fellowship Program.
- Urogynecology & Reconstructive Female Pelvic Surgery Fellowship Program.
Anesthesia
- Obstetrics Anesthesia Fellowship Program.
- Pain Management Fellowship Program.
- Regional Anesthesia Fellowship Program.
Pediatrics
- ediatric Gastroenterology Fellowship Program.
- Pediatric Endocrinology Fellowship Program.
- Pediatric ICU Fellowship Program.
- Pediatric Infectious Diseases Fellowship Program.
- Pediatric Pulmonary Fellowship Program.
- Pediatric Nephrology Fellowship Program.
- Pediatric Rheumatology Fellowship Program.
- Pediatric Allergy & Immunology Fellowship Program.
- Advanced General Pediatrics Fellowship Program.
Neonatology
- Neonatology Fellowship Program.
Pediatric Anesthesia
- Pediatric Anesthesia Fellowship Program.
Pediatric Hematology Oncology
- Pediatric Hematology Oncology Fellowship Program.
Pediatric Surgery
- Pediatric Surgery Fellowship Program.
- Pediatric Otolaryngology Fellowship Program.
- Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus Fellowship Program.
- Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery Fellowship Program.
- Pediatric Urology Fellowship Program.
- Pediatric Neurosurgery Fellowship Program.
Pediatric Emergency Medicine
- Pediatric Emergency Fellowship Program.
Adult Mental Health Department
- Psychiatry Residency Training Program.
Orthopedic Surgery Department
- Orthopedic Surgery Residency Training Program.
Infection Prevention & Control Department
- Preventive Medicine Residency Training Program.
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship Program.
Hepatobiliary Sciences and Organ Transplant
- Renal Transplant Surgery Fellowship Program.
- Transplant Hepatology Fellowship Program.
Pathology And Laboratory Medicine
- Breast and Gynecologic Pathology Fellowship Program.
Genetics & Precision Medicine
- Clinical Genetics & Metabolism Disorder Fellowship Program.
Ophthalmology
- Surgical Retina Fellowship Program.
Mental Health
- Psychosomatic Medicine.
Admission Requirements in Residency and Fellowship Programs:
To apply for residency or fellowship training programs at KAMC-CR, the applicant should set for an interview conducted during the period of admission. Furthermore, the candidate should submit the following required documents:
SCFHS Acceptance letter.
Completed application.
Updated CV.
MBBS Degree/Internship Certificate/ Transcript.
GPA of 3 & Above.
Minimum of 3 recommendation letters.
Copy of Saudi ID.
Copy of Passport.
Three personal photographs.
Sponsorship letter (of sponsored from outside MNGHA).
Valid Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS).
Saudi Licensure Exam (SLE- for applicants for residency training program).
Saudi Board certificate or equivalent (for fellowship training program applicants).
Faqs
Rotating Residents and Fellows Training
Request for rotation:
Requirements:
- The candidate must be registered in SCHS as a resident/fellow ( Copy of SCHS license card ).
- Submission of a signed request from hospital/training center, in which the trainee registered with, directed to PGME, KAMC-CR, not less than 30 days (preferred 60 days) before the rotation start date.
(for the joint programs: Request from the chairman of the scientific committee in SCHS).
The request should include:
Directed to PGME-KAMC-CR.
The rotating resident/ fellow name, and the contact details (Mobile No. & email).
Saudi ID Number.
Name of specialty/ sub-specialty.
Registration number in SCHS.
Level of training.
Site of requested rotation (specialty in which rotating will be trained).
Start and end date of every single rotation if the request includes more than one specialty/ department.
When the request is accepted, rotating resident/fellow must:
Submit a valid medical checklist (done within one year) to the PGME office minimum of 10 working days before the start date of the training. (additional required test for ER rotation: ER N95 Fit testing and Personal
Protective Equipment (PPE) education Class).
Attend the general orientation before joining the clinical service.
Submit a copy of the National ID.
Submit a copy of the Saudi Council ID.
Visit PGME to complete their requirements/ documents and issue the badge.
Visit PGME for Badge Issuance.
Rotating Residents/fellows Obligations:
Rotating residents/fellows should abide by the institution's clinical, academic, ethical, administrative, and other standards and policies.
After completing the rotation period, the rotating resident/fellow should submit the clearance form to the PGME office.
Kindly fill out the
Information Form and send it to e-mail:
mededu1@mngha.med.sa
FAQs