Rules regarding classification ranks in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for Doctors

Saudi Commission of Health Specialization has rules regarding classification of doctors into consultant, senior specialist and specialist. Read more to find out.

Table of Contents:

1. Qualifications achieved from countries listed in first group

2. Qualifications achieved from countries listed in second group

3. Qualifications achieved from countries listed in third group

1. Qualifications achieved from countries listed in first group:

Senior Registrar: Without experience
Exam: No
Consultant: With 3 years of Experience
Exam: No

2. Qualifications achieved from countries listed in second group:

Senior Registrar: Without experience
Exam: Yes (Oral or MCQs)
Consultant: With 5 years of Experience
Exam: Yes (Oral or MCQs)

3. Qualifications achieved from countries listed in third group:

Registrar: ONLY
Exam: Yes (Oral or MCQs)

Source: https://scfhs.org.sa/en/practitioner

Content updated on August 12, 2024