The Saudi Commission for Health Specialties participated in the 16th International Conference on Medical Regulation 2025, organized by the International Association of Medical Regulatory Authorities (IAMRA) and hosted by the Irish Medical Council. The conference was held from September 3 to 6, 2025, under the theme “Human-Centered Medical Regulation for a Safer Global Community,” with the participation of numerous experts and specialists in the field of medical regulation.
During the conference, SCFHS delivered a session titled “The Journey of the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties Toward a Sound Regulatory Approach.” It also took part in several panel discussions and workshops related to medical regulation, in its capacity as a national regulatory authority dedicated to developing healthcare competencies and enabling them to compete globally. In addition, the Commission organized a number of bilateral meetings to explore opportunities for collaboration within its internationally oriented strategic initiatives. These initiatives include attracting outstanding international trainees to enroll in Saudi Board programs and promoting mutual recognition of healthcare qualifications.
SCFHS’s pavilion witnessed strong interest from visitors representing various participating countries. Attendees were introduced to the Commission’s regulatory role and its internationally recognized experience in integrating the health education and training system with the healthcare service delivery system across all healthcare sectors and specialties. Visitors also learned about the Commission’s approach to registration and professional development for more than 770,000 healthcare practitioners, as well as its oversight of training within the Saudi Board, from which more than 30,000 graduates have completed their training since its inception.