The 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.