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ACGME-I Neurosurgery Residency Programme

Hamad Medical Corporation

⌖ Doha · Qatar

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DECISION SUMMARY

Key facts at a glance

Source reviewed 8 Oct 2026. Verify the current intake with the host.

Eligibility
HMC-wide: non-Qatari international medical graduates are eligible only in Category D, which requires a valid Qatar Residence Permit (plus Arabic proficiency and a recognised internship); Category B covers non-Qatari graduates of Qatar-based schools (international graduates within the past 6 years) and children of Qatari mothers; Category C is the Palestinian Amiri Scholarship.
Funding
Employment and resident benefits are governed by HMC; no fellowship-specific funding is claimed here.
Deadline
HMC-wide 2027–28 residency intake (opened): Category A (Qatari) 1–12 Nov 2026; Category B (non-Qatari Qatar-school graduates/children of Qatari mothers) 11–25 Dec 2026; Categories C and D 19 Jan–6 Feb 2027 (11:59 pm Qatar time). Seat inventories are posted 10 Dec 2026 and 18 Jan 2027.
Duration
7 years
Hands-on status
Confirm clinical privileges directly with the host.
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

Qatar's official ACGME-I-accredited neurosurgical specialist pathway; this is a residency profile, not a post-residency fellowship.

Adult and paediatric neurosurgery, neuroradiology, neuro-oncology, intensive care, spine, cerebrovascular and skull-base rotations across HMC and Sidra Medicine.

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Official Hamad Medical Corporation programme pageLast checked 8 Oct 2026
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INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT CHECK

What the official evidence currently supports.

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International eligibility

HMC-wide: non-Qatari international medical graduates are eligible only in Category D, which requires a valid Qatar Residence Permit (plus Arabic proficiency and a recognised internship); Category B covers non-Qatari graduates of Qatar-based schools (international graduates within the past 6 years) and children of Qatari mothers; Category C is the Palestinian Amiri Scholarship.

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Training level & pathway

Residency (PGY1–PGY7)

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Participation / hands-on scope

Adult and paediatric neurosurgery, neuroradiology, neuro-oncology, intensive care, spine, cerebrovascular and skull-base rotations across HMC and Sidra Medicine.

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Medical registration & licensing

Applicants must hold or be eligible for a medical licence in Qatar.

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Language requirement

HMC-wide: professional proficiency in Arabic (CMED and WCM-Q graduates exempt) and, for international graduates, English: TOEFL iBT 87, TOEFL PBT 550 (60 revised), IELTS Academic 7.0 or OET Medical B/350, valid for two years.

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Visa & work authorisation

Visa, sponsorship and work-right requirements are appointment-specific and must be confirmed with the institution.

NeuroSurgFellow does not guarantee admission, licensing, visas, employment, funding or operative privileges. Requirements may change by intake and appointment.

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DATA QUALITY & AVAILABILITY

72% of tracked decision fields are published

Checked 8 Oct 2026. Unavailable details below were not published in the cited material and have not been guessed.

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APPLICATION TIMELINE & ROUTE

Plan the application.

Application status
Current availability unconfirmed
Commencement
1 July 2027 (2027–28 academic year).
Duration
7 years
Positions
HMC states that the programme accepts two residents per year; the 2026–27 intake page listed no available neurosurgery seats.
Application route
Apply online via SMApply (https://hamad.smapply.io/): register, complete the eligibility quiz, upload documents and submit before the category deadline; late or incomplete applications are not accepted. Enquiries only by email to residency@hamad.qa.
Standalone deadline
HMC-wide 2027–28 residency intake (opened): Category A (Qatari) 1–12 Nov 2026; Category B (non-Qatari Qatar-school graduates/children of Qatari mothers) 11–25 Dec 2026; Categories C and D 19 Jan–6 Feb 2027 (11:59 pm Qatar time). Seat inventories are posted 10 Dec 2026 and 18 Jan 2027.
Official contact
neurosurgery@hamad.qa · SMajeed2@hamad.qa
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ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS

Published entry requirements.

Clinical or academic eligibility

Medical degree, internship or qualifying hospital training, and Qatar licensure eligibility apply; current intake rules are published separately by HMC.

Training level

Residency (PGY1–PGY7)

Funding and support

Employment and resident benefits are governed by HMC; no fellowship-specific funding is claimed here.

Benefits, fees & relocation

Benefits not published in this profile. Programme fees are not published. Insurance details are not published. Accommodation support is not published.

Application documents

  • Online SMApply application with eligibility quiz
  • Exam score report (USMLE Step 2 CK, IFOM CSE or MCCQE Part 1)
  • English proficiency test score
  • Official internship Certificate of Completion (12-month hospital internship or one year of postgraduate training by 30 June)
  • Medical licence or proof of eligibility for Qatar licensure
  • Degree from a WDOMS-listed school
  • Other documents per HMC FAQ and Appendix A

Licence, examinations, language & visa

Applicants must hold or be eligible for a medical licence in Qatar. HMC-wide: pass one of USMLE Step 2 CK, IFOM Clinical Science Exam (minimum 75 for exams from 1 July 2025) or MCC Qualifying Examination Part 1. HMC-wide: professional proficiency in Arabic (CMED and WCM-Q graduates exempt) and, for international graduates, English: TOEFL iBT 87, TOEFL PBT 550 (60 revised), IELTS Academic 7.0 or OET Medical B/350, valid for two years. Visa and work-authorisation requirements need direct confirmation.

HOST INSTITUTION

Hamad Medical Corporation

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SOURCE & VERIFICATION

Official programme information.

Source
Official Hamad Medical Corporation programme page
Coverage
Official programme or institutional starting point
Last checked
8 Oct 2026
Editorial status
Source-linked profile
Programme lead
Sirajeddin Belkhair (Programme Director); Abdulnasser Thabet (Associate Programme Director)
Accreditation / recognition
ACGME International accredited since July 2021
Planned editorial review
8 Apr 2027
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BEFORE YOU APPLY

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  1. Is the stated intake still open?
  2. Are international graduates eligible?
  3. Does the role include hands-on clinical privileges?
  4. Which licence, visa and language requirements apply?
  5. What salary, fees, insurance and relocation costs apply?