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Fellowship Programme in Neurosurgery (Saudi Board-track)

Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University College of Medicine

⌖ Dammam · Saudi Arabia

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DECISION SUMMARY

Key facts at a glance

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Eligibility
Bachelor's degree in medicine and surgery from an accredited institution; pass in the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties comprehensive test (not older than 5 years); valid SCFHS licence; written test and personal interview.
Funding
The official page does not publish funding or salary details.
Deadline
Not recorded · check the official call
Duration
6 years
Hands-on status
Confirm clinical privileges directly with the host.
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

Postgraduate neurosurgical training programme at Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University (Dammam campus), started in 1987 to train certified Saudi graduates to serve as consultants and academics in Saudi hospitals and universities.

Structured six-year study plan including principles and practice of neurosurgery, general surgery, anaesthesia and critical care, neuroradiology, neuropathology, neurology, elective surgical specialties and advanced neurosurgery.

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INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT CHECK

What the official evidence currently supports.

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International eligibility

Bachelor's degree in medicine and surgery from an accredited institution; pass in the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties comprehensive test (not older than 5 years); valid SCFHS licence; written test and personal interview.

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Training level & pathway

Postgraduate residency-level training (Saudi licensed graduates)

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Participation / hands-on scope

Structured six-year study plan including principles and practice of neurosurgery, general surgery, anaesthesia and critical care, neuroradiology, neuropathology, neurology, elective surgical specialties and advanced neurosurgery.

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Medical registration & licensing

No programme-specific licensing field is recorded in the cited profile. Confirm directly with the host and regulator.

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Language requirement

No programme-specific language score is recorded in the cited profile. Confirm the clinical working language and any formal test requirement.

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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

28% of tracked decision fields are published

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APPLICATION TIMELINE & ROUTE

Plan the application.

Application status
Current availability unconfirmed
Commencement
Not published
Duration
6 years
Positions
Not published
Application route
Continue through the official programme or institution source.
Standalone deadline
No separate deadline field is recorded; check the current official call.
Official contact
Not published in this profile
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ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS

Published entry requirements.

Clinical or academic eligibility

Bachelor's degree in medicine and surgery from an accredited institution; pass in the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties comprehensive test (not older than 5 years); valid SCFHS licence; written test and personal interview.

Training level

Postgraduate residency-level training (Saudi licensed graduates)

Funding and support

The official page does not publish funding or salary details.

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

No verified document checklist is stored for this profile.

Licence, examinations, language & visa

Registration requirements need direct confirmation. SCFHS comprehensive test; written test and interview for admission Language requirements are not published. Visa and work-authorisation requirements need direct confirmation.

HOST INSTITUTION

Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University College of Medicine

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SOURCE & VERIFICATION

Official programme information.

Source
Official Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University page
Coverage
Official programme or institutional starting point
Last checked
8 Oct 2026
Editorial status
Source-linked profile
Programme lead
Not recorded
Accreditation / recognition
Not recorded · confirm with the host or accreditor
Recorded background
Started in 1987.
Planned editorial review
8 Apr 2027
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BEFORE YOU APPLY

Confirm the details
that affect your move.

  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?