Pediatric Nephrology Fellowship Program

Overview

Two-year programme established in 2024 with rotations in acute and chronic kidney disease, dialysis, renal transplantation and paediatric urology.

The programme

Training type

Clinical fellowship

Duration

2 years

Start

29 December 2026 commencement (2026-27 cycle)

Positions

Not stated on official page

Accreditation

Saudi Commission for Health Specialties

Department

Not stated on official page

Eligibility and visa

Eligibility

Board certified (Tier One or Tier Two) in the main specialty by start of academic year; typically within 5 years of residency completion and not out of practice >24 months; English test (IELTS Academic 6 or TOEFL iBT 80) if trained in non-English health system; DHA licensing

International applicants

Admissions page does not restrict to UAE nationals; English test required for candidates whose residency was in a non-English-speaking health system; residency visa sponsorship available on request

Visa support

Residency visa sponsorship for trainees upon request

Licence requirement

Enrolment subject to completing Dubai Health Authority (DHA) licensing

How to apply

Deadline

3 May 2026 (2026-27 cycle; applications opened 19 February 2026)

Application method

Online GME admissions portal (non-refundable application fee); shortlisting, specialty interview, ranking and cross-match

Funding

Funding

Monthly salary and benefits package (per fellowship admissions page)

Official sources