Pediatric Residency Program 2027-2028

Program Overview

The Pediatric Residency Program at Sidra Medicine is a prestigious and comprehensive training program for aspiring pediatricians focusing on providing exceptional patient-centered care. The program offers a wide range of clinical rotations in various pediatric specialties under the guidance of experienced faculty members to equip residents with the skills and knowledge necessary to become skilled pediatric practitioners capable of providing excellent care to infants, children, and adolescents.

In addition to clinical rotations, the program emphasizes research and scholarly activities, as residents are encouraged to participate in research projects, publish their findings, and present at national and international conferences.

Furthermore, the Residency Program fosters a supportive and collaborative learning environment. Regular didactic sessions, grand rounds, journal clubs, and multidisciplinary team discussions enhance residents’ understanding of the latest advancements in pediatric medicine.

Upon completing the program, graduates emerge as well-rounded pediatricians with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to excel in their careers. The Pediatric Residency Program at Sidra Medicine serves as a stepping stone towards a successful and fulfilling professional journey in pediatric medicine, where residents are empowered to positively impact the health and well-being of children and their families.

Goals and Objectives

• Comprehensive training and education in all aspects of pediatric medicine.
• Develop clinical competencies and skills in diagnosis and treatment.
• Enhance knowledge of pediatric diseases and treatment options.
• Foster the ability to develop appropriate management plans for pediatric patients.
• Promote understanding of social, cultural, and emotional factors impacting patients and families.
• Train in effective communication and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Develop research skills and critical appraisal of medical literature.
• Foster professional development and ethical practices in pediatric medicine.
• Engage in community outreach and advocacy for child health.
• Prepare for careers in pediatric medicine through a strong foundation of knowledge and experience.

Clinical Training and Key Rotations

The Pediatric Residency program is a 4-year ACGMEI-accredited program leading to Arab and Qatari Board certification. The program consists of 13 blocks per academic year, one of which is a vacation block; each lasts for 28 days.

First Year

Second Year

• 5 general pediatric blocks
• 3 emergency medicine blocks
• 1 neurology block
• 1 well baby/Neonatology block
• 1 developmental block
• 1 community medicine block

• 4 general pediatric blocks
• 1 general admitting block
• 1 emergency medicine block
• 2 Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) blocks
• 1 neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) block
• 1 gastroenterology block
• 1 pulmonology block
• 1 research block

Third Year

Fourth Year

• 3 general pediatric blocks
• 1 general admitting block
• 1 emergency medicine block
• 1 PICU block
• 1 NICU block
• 1 cardiology block
• 1 nephrology block
• 1 infectious diseases block
• 2 elective blocks

• 1 general pediatric/admitting block
• 1 PICU block
• 1 NICU block
• 1 emergency medicine block
• 1 endocrine block
• 1 hematology/oncology block
• 1 adolescent medicine block
• 4 elective blocks
• 1 research block

Entry Requirements

To be eligible to apply for the Pediatric Residency training program, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Graduated no more than 5 years from the application date (2021 onwards).
• Meet the minimum accepted clinical and English Exams scores.

Mandatory Clinical Examinations (one of the following)

Exam

Required Score

USMLE Step 2 CK

214

IFOM CSE

74

MCCQE

Pass

Mandatory English Language Examinations (one of the following)

Exam

Required Score

TOEFL PBT

50

TOEFL iBT

87

IELTS Academic

7.0

OET Medical

350 (Average of all sets)

Fees to pay by the external candidates who are offered and accept a position in the Residency or the fellowship Program will be required to pay a refundable application fee of USD 750. This fee will be fully refunded upon your successful onboarding and commencement of the Residency or the fellowship Program at Sidra Medicine.

**If you choose to withdraw from the program after accepting the offer and before commencing the Residency or the fellowship Program, the application fee will not be refunded.

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