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More newsThe Saudi Commission for Health Specialties Announces the Final Matching Results for the 2027 Saudi Board Subspecialty Programs
2026-11-09The Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS) announced the final matching results for the 2027 subspecialty programs in medicine and surgery, dentistry, and clinical pharmacy. The results covered 149 training programs, comprising 138 fellowship programs in medicine, surgery, and dentistry and 11 programs leading to a specialty certificate in clinical pharmacy. These programs are distributed across seven training sectors in 18 cities. A total of 1,853 trainees were accepted through the matching process, as part of the Commission’s efforts to better align training outcomes with the needs of the health sector. The Commission called on accepted applicants to review the application and admission timeline, noting that the fee payment deadline is November 19, 2026, and the deadline for completing registration requirements is December 10, 2026. Training is scheduled to begin on January 1, 2027. The Commission also affirmed that it welcomes questions and inquiries regarding admission results and registration procedures through its call center or website.
Saudi Commission for Health Specialties Offers Saudi Board Final Written Examinations Twice a Year
2026-10-26The Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS) has announced that the Saudi Board Final Written Examination will now be offered twice a year in a number of specialties, as part of the first phase of its plan to expand opportunities to take final examinations. SCFHS clarified that the first phase is limited to the Final Written Examination and does not include the Final Clinical Examination. This phase covers 14 specialties, including five medical specialties: Internal Medicine, General Surgery, Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Family Medicine. It also includes nine allied health specialties: Midwifery Nursing, Clinical Pharmacy, Periodontics, Neonatal Critical Care Nursing, Adult Critical Care Nursing, Emergency Nursing, Cardiac Care Nursing, Adult Oncology Nursing, and Home Healthcare Nursing. SCFHS stated that extending this measure to other specialties will be considered based on needs and operational readiness. Any subsequent updates will be announced through its official channels.
Saudi Commission for Health Specialties Board of Trustees Holds Its 104th Meeting
2026-09-14The Board of Trustees of the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS) held its 104th meeting at the Commission’s headquarters in Riyadh, with representatives from the government, private, educational, and specialized sectors in attendance. The Board congratulated those admitted to the 2026 Saudi Board programs in the general specialties and commended the efforts to expand the number of training positions and strengthen integration with the healthcare system. More than 9,200 training positions were available for admission, contributing to the qualification of more healthcare professionals capable of supporting healthcare transformation and advancing the health training system. These efforts also reinforce the Kingdom’s position as a leading destination for training healthcare practitioners, enhance its attractiveness to healthcare talent, and strengthen the Saudi Board’s standing regionally and globally. The Board discussed the performance indicators report and the key targets, projects, and initiatives achieved within the Commission’s mandate and responsibilities. It also approved the Rules and Provisions Governing Health Postgraduate Training at Higher Education Institutions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Board reviewed the performance of the National Center for Health Workforce Planning, including its role in monitoring the current state of the health workforce, tracking national indicators, and preparing related reports and studies. The Board directed the Center to develop a health workforce requirements plan for healthcare service providers through 2030. The Board also commended the Commission’s international presence and partnerships and welcomed the outcomes of the official visit to the Republic of Uzbekistan. The visit included the signing of several memoranda of understanding, including an MoU between the Commission and the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Uzbekistan and another with Tashkent University. These agreements promote the exchange of expertise and experience and open new avenues for cooperation in health education and training.
