Adult Cardiac · Residency Training
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Cardiac Surgery Residency

King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre·Riyadh

Programme overview

Seven-year structured cardiac-surgery residency with progressive rotations and operative responsibility.

InstitutionKing Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre
LocationRiyadh, Saudi Arabia
SpecialtyAdult Cardiac
FocusCardiac Surgery
Programme typeResidency Training
Duration7 years
ParticipationSupervised residency training
International applicantsEligibility depends on national matching and published criteria
RegistrationSaudi Commission for Health Specialties requirements apply
AccreditationSCFHS-approved programme
PositionsNot publicly listed
IntakeConfirm current details with the programme
DeadlineConfirm current details with the programme
FundingResidency terms depend on appointment
LanguageEnglish; confirm Arabic and SCFHS requirements
Visa informationNot publicly listed
FeesNot publicly listed
Data qualityOfficial institutional source available
Application opensNot publicly announced
EligibilityEligibility depends on national matching and published criteria
Required prior trainingNot publicly listed — confirm with programme
Application documentsSee official application instructions
Operative exposureSupervised residency training
Research componentNot publicly listed
Salary or stipendResidency terms depend on appointment
BenefitsNot publicly listed
AccommodationNot publicly listed
Official contactUse the official programme page
Publication stateVerified
Source typeOfficial institutional or society page
International applicant check

Eligibility depends on national matching and published criteria

Clinical participationSupervised residency training

RegistrationSaudi Commission for Health Specialties requirements apply

VisaNot publicly listed — confirm directly with the host.

LanguageEnglish; confirm Arabic and SCFHS requirements

This is a source summary, not an eligibility decision. Confirm licensing, immigration, funding and clinical privileges with the responsible institution.

Verification notes

KFSHRC publishes the seven-year curriculum and SCFHS approval.

Source qualityOfficial institutional or society page
Last checked14 Aug 2026