Arab Board Dermatology & Venereology Residency Training Program

Overview

A structured four-year postgraduate residency curriculum (guidebook updated 2025) delivered at training centres accredited by the Arab Board across member countries; year one builds general clinical skills with twice-weekly dermatology/dermatopathology attendance, followed by core dermatology training, a research paper and Arab Board examinations leading to the Specialty Certificate.

The programme

Focus

General dermatology

Training type

Specialist training programme

Duration

4 years

Start

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Positions

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Accreditation

Arab Board of Health Specializations (Arab Council for Health Specializations) Specialty Certificate in Dermatology & Venereology.

Department

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Eligibility and visa

Eligibility

Degree in general medicine or equivalent from an accredited medical school, completed one-year internship, valid licence to practise, acceptance by an accredited training centre, and registration with fees paid to the Arab Board.

International applicants

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Visa support

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Licence requirement

Valid licence to practise medicine required.

How to apply

Deadline

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Application method

Acceptance by an Arab Board-accredited training centre, then registration with the Arab Board of Health Specializations.

Funding

Funding

Registration fees payable to the Arab Board (amount not stated).

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