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Saudi Board Programs for Major Specialties and Diplomas
This nationally accredited program, overseen by the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS), supports the Major Specialty and Diploma tracks. It aims to prepare health practitioners with high clinical and professional competence through accredited centers and a competitive matching process.
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Why the Saudi Board?
A professional pathway that strengthens your clinical readiness and enhances your competitiveness through accredited learning experiences and clear, published admission procedures.
Since 1994, the Saudi Board has been one of the Kingdom’s leading national qualification pathways, built on established professional standards that reflect the strength of the healthcare system.
An accredited certificate that supports your professional standing and increases your readiness for development pathways within the health sector.
Professional practice environments that follow accreditation standards, with pathways designed to build skill, clinical judgment, and consistency.
Matching based on clear requirements and criteria to increase transparency and improve the applicant experience.
Saudi Board in Numbers
172
Specialty/program within the Saudi Board tracks
191
Accredited centers across the Kingdom and GCC countries
37,891
Graduates historically within the Saudi Board programs
5,892
Largest graduating cohort in 2024
71
Nationality count represented within the Saudi Board programs
Requirements
Ensure your documents are ready before applying. The final reference is the official text inside the portal and the approved booklet.
Application requirements
- Obtaining a bachelor’s degree in a health specialization from a Saudi university or an equivalent from recognized universities.
- Certificate of completion of internship year training (or a recent internship letter), provided the internship ends before the program start date.
- Academic record.
- Passing the Saudi Professional License Exam, which is conducted by SCFHS (exam results are valid for 5 years only during the application period).
- Medically fit.
- If an applicant submits a bachelor’s degree certificate that does not have GPA, the applicant must provide an official GPA statement; failing to submit it during the application period will result in the cancellation of the application.
- Matching booklet
Registration requirements for the Saudi Board Major Specialty and Diploma for new applicants and trainees transferring from one specialty to another
- Pay the program admission fees through the available payment methods.
- Valid professional classification and registration.
- Upload the sponsorship letter issued by the sponsor to the sponsored trainee (if applicable).
Application timeline (2026)
Key dates to help you plan your application and complete requirements on time.
Opening of the application portal
UpcomingClosing of the application portal
LaterAnnouncement of the evaluation score and final score
LaterAnnouncement of candidates shortlisted for personal interviews
LaterPersonal interview period
LaterFinal deadline for applicants to rank their preferences for center prioritization via the electronic portal, and closure of the program directors’ portal for ranking candidate priorities
LaterFinal deadline for official representatives at training centers to review and approve the lists of accepted candidates
LaterAnnouncement of acceptance results
LaterFinal deadline for payment
LaterFinal deadline to complete registration requirements
LaterStart of training programs
LaterFAQs
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Click hereThe lowest degree nominated for the year 2025
To view the lowest score nominated for new applicants in the Saudi Board programs for major specializations and diplomas for the year 2025
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