Did you know that all doctors working in Saudi Arabia are required to undertake a minimum number of hours of continuing medical education (CME) in order to renew their license to practice?
CME for doctors working in Saudi Arabia requires doctors to update their knowledge and skills throughout their careers and learn about the latest developments in research and practice, ultimately improving the quality of care for patients.
SCFHS in Saudi Arabia oversees medical education and licensing and accredits CME programs that meet content and quality standards.
What are the CME requirements in Saudi Arabia?
● The number of CME hours required varies depending on the healthcare profession, specialty, and professional level. For example, general practitioners and dentists are required to complete at least 30 hours of CME activity per year, while specialists are required to complete at least 40 hours.
- The CME requirements may vary based on the license renewal period (which may be 1, 3, or 5 years), with doctors required to submit their CME records prior to license renewal.
- The Saudi Commission for Health Specialties or other CME-accredited bodies recognized by the SCFHS must accredit continuing medical education activities.
- Typically, learners can complete around 50% of CME hours online rather than in person.
- CME activity submitted must be within the relevant specialty or the associated skills, knowledge, or common healthcare fields supporting the specialist’s medical practice.
- Healthcare professionals must complete an assessment at the end of each CME activity to show their understanding of the educational content and how it applies to their practice.
● Doctors should keep up-to-date with the CME requirements, which may change over time.
How can I find accredited CME courses and activities?
SCFHS approves CME activities like conferences, seminars, workshops, and online courses. Find relevant events through associations, hospitals, colleagues, or online. Websites and promotional materials should clearly display the amount of CME credit available.
Saudi Arabia’s accredited institutions for CME credits include King Saud University College of Medicine and King Faisal Specialist Hospital.
Healthcare professionals can earn CME credits outside of Saudi Arabia, provided the activities meet the SCFHS guidelines. For SCFHS credit recognition, you need to submit the necessary documents. Details of medical conferences, courses, and workshops in Saudi Arabia can be found on the following digital platforms:
- Continuing medical education KSA website: https://cme-ksa.com/
- ANAT: https://anat.sa/ These online learning platforms offer accredited CME courses, recognized by the SCFHS:
- Digital Learning Platform (SCFHS): https://scfhs.org.sa/en/eservice/digital-learning-platform
- Learning Experience Platform (SCFHS): https://learning.scfhs.org.sa/landing
- FOR Virtual Medical Academy: https://medicalacademy.org/portal/
- Medscape https://www.medscape.org/?gs=0
- For BMJ Learning: https://new-learning.bmj.com/
- BMJ Best Practice: https://bestpractice.bmj.com/info/clinicians/
● UpToDate https://www.wolterskluwer.com/en/solutions/uptodate
How do I submit my CME records before license renewal?
You can check requirements, submit your CME records, and upload scanned copies of certificates through the SCFHS’s Mumaris Plus platform. The Mumaris system accepts CPD certificates from external parties with joint accreditation agreements.
Doctors in Saudi Arabia must meet their country’s requirements and engage in quality improvement programs, in addition to fulfilling CME hours.
Quality improvement programs aid healthcare professionals in meeting SCFHS standards and enhancing patient care quality.
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