Saudi Commission for Health Specialties

The Saudi Commission for Health Specialties is a professional scientific body specialized in the health field. It was established in 1992 to form a community of qualified health practitioners. It has five branches in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, located in Riyadh, Jeddah, al-Madinah al-Munawarah, al-Khubar, and Abha.

The establishment of the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties stemmed from the need for an entity to oversee fellowships in the Kingdom. On August 4, 1992, King Fahd Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud issued approval for the Law of the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties. Its inception began with approximately thirty employees, and over the years, it expanded, with its staff numbers growing and its programs and activities evolving.

It aims to develop health practitioners in the Kingdom, enhance their skills, contribute to enriching scientific thought in health fields, and support the health field with qualified health practitioners.

It undertakes the task of classifying health certificate holders and evaluating their credentials. Additionally, it establishes the foundations for practicing health professions and sets their standards. It registers professions for health practitioners and ensures their eligibility, as well as their possession of the necessary knowledge and skills for dealing with diseases and diagnosing them.

Additionally, the commission undertakes the tasks of training and nurturing health personnel by supervising professional and scientific training programs, including diplomas and Saudi specialization certificates.

The Saudi Commission for Health Specialties oversees more than 650,000 practicing members, along with 2,440 members in specialized scientific committees and councils. Additionally, it has recorded 18,000 trainees in postgraduate study programs, approximately seventy health associations, and around 14,600 graduates holding Saudi board certifications.