Postgraduate Medical Education

Program Overview

    The Department of Family Medicine at King Faisal Specialist Hospital Research Centre (KFSH&RC) provides excellent medical care and consultation to patients, conducts research and training in collaboration with other departments, and prepares training physicians to be qualified, professional, and competent. The department also conducts research in areas of clinical relevance to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Residency Training Program follows regulations and requirements of the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS), with the goal of training residents to acquire the competencies of an experienced practitioner as outlined in the SaudiMED FM Competency Framework.

Welcome Message  

Our Family Medicine Residency Training Program at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre is a distinguished and influential program in Saudi Arabia. We are glad to have trainees joining our program who are dedicated for making a meaningful impact in the field of family medicine.

We prioritize the empowerment of our residents through exceptional education, unparalleled opportunities for research and leadership roles. Our goal is to sharpen their skills and knowledge to deliver the highest standard of healthcare to the patients.

Education is at the core of our program, and we are committed to providing the trainee with the best teaching experience. Furthermore, effective mentorship program focuses on career coaching to guide the trainee towards professional success.

In addition to education, we place great emphasis on research. We believe that high-quality research is essential in addressing important medical issues and bridging gaps in the existing literature.

We recognize the importance of community engagement. By actively supporting and participating in community initiatives, we aim to make a positive impact on the lives of individuals and families.

Finally, prepare yourself for fulfilling journey as we work together to shape the future of family medicine and make a positive change in healthcare.

Wish you all the best.

Muath Abdurahman Alkhunizan, MD

Director, Family Medicine Residency Program

Department of Family Medicine and Polyclinics

Training Structure

Three years of accredited training which starts on October of each year. During the 3 years, each of the residents will be doing the following training:

1. Family Medicine: 16 weeks in R1, 12 weeks in R2 and most of R3
2. Major mandatory Specialties:

• Internal medicine (12 weeks)
• General Surgery (4 weeks)
• Pediatrics (8weeks)
• OB/Gyn (8weeks)
• Emergency medicine (adults 4 weeks and pediatric 4 weeks)
• Psychiatry (8 weeks)
• Dermatology (4 weeks)
• All the above specialties have to be done during junior

     3. multi-option rotations: 4 months in R2:

• ENT
• Ophthalmology
• Orthopedics 
• Radiology

    4. Selective and elective: The following are example of selective rotation: Geriatrics, Palliative, diabetes clinics,      sport medicine, and women's health.

Introductory course

Our residency program offers a comprehensive overview to the new accpeted trainees. The introductory course usually cover the components of the program curriculum, department structure, assessment methods like one45 and SCFHS rules, hospital policies, inpatient and clinical rotations, ethics, professionalism, patient safety, and documentation skills. This dedicated training course prepares our trainees to provide the best healthcare possible.

Educational Activities

Residents are involved not only by attending but also participating in may educational activities of department or residency. For example: morning educational activities, grand rounds, journal clubs, case presentation, and Weekly Academic Day Activities (WADA).

Research Activities

Our residents not only submit full research, but also publish at least one research during their training period. Research course is done early in academic year and resident expected to finish proposal within this course of 4 weeks. Over the years, our residents have achieved many awards at the KFSH&RC Annual Resident Research Day and at different national and international conferences for their research projects.

Academic and Training Affairs (ATA) health advocacy clinics and community work:

At King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, our Academic and Training Affairs (ATA) department has launched ATA health advocacy clinics, a platform for trainees to engage in volunteer activities focused on advocating for various health topics and conditions. These clinics serve as educational platforms, offering valuable insights to patients, hospital attendees, and the public, thereby contributing significantly to public health awareness. Participating in these clinics allows trainees to develop crucial interpersonal and communication skills and empowers them to make meaningful contributions to public health initiatives.

In addition to the ATA clinics, the following are examples of volunteering activities:

• Hajj/ Umrah Campaign.
• Health Education campaigns to the public.
• Mass Media awareness Campaigns.
• Mobile Clinics to remote & rural areas.
• Mobile Blood donations campaign.
• Vaccination campaigns.

Final year OSCE preparation:

An initiative step implemented recently to provide a weekly OSCEs training for the senior residents aimed at preparing medical trainees to demonstrate competence in clinical skills and competencies essential for safe and effective patient care. Through practice, feedback, and simulated experiences, trainees develop the confidence and proficiency needed to succeed in OSCEs and in clinical practice.

Specialized health care clinics exposure:

These are specialized medical services tailored to specific patient populations or medical conditions. These clinics offer comprehensive care delivered by multidisciplinary teams of healthcare professionals with expertise in the particular area of specialization.

Our department has the following specialized medical services:

• Procedure clinics.
• Hypertension clinic.
• Osteoporosis clinic.
• Pediatric clinics.
• Women health clinic.

Contact Us:

Rasha Saud

Hospital Assistant I

Family Medicine & Polyclinics Department

EXT: 31860

ralshehri3@kfshrc.edu.sa

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