Resident Doctor Program (Board)

Supporting private hospitals and clinics to facilitate the residency of Bahraini doctors and enable them to progress in their careers

  • About the Program   

    This program aims to support the career progression of Bahraini doctors to help them get a specialization as Arab/Saudi board holders during their training and residency. The program enables Bahraini doctors to specialize in required medical specializations and grow in their careers.  

  • Eligibility Criteria

    For Enterprises 

    • Enterprise must have an active CR/license  
    • Enterprise must not have violations from Tamkeen or LMRA 

    For Employees 

    • Employee must be a Bahraini national
    • Employee must be employed as a Doctor in a Private Hospital or Clinic
    • Doctors must be licensed as a General Practitioner by the National Health Regulatory Authority (NHRA)
    • Employees must not be a resident doctor or a specialized doctor
    • Employee must be registered in the SIO under the same company
    • Employee holds a bachelor’s degree or above
    • Employee’s wage must be a minimum of BHD 800
  • Support Mechanism

    We will support 40% of the doctor’s wage and 100% of the training cost associated with the medical residency program between 4 to 6 years up to the approved cap amount 

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