MOH — General Surgery

General Surgery specialists qualify through the Prometric Specialist CBT exam (150 MCQs, 65% pass mark) followed by the MOH Specialist Viva Panel. The KIMS General Surgery residency lasts 5 years, with Part 1 at PGY-2 and a final Part 2 examination at PGY-5.

Pathway Snapshot

Specialist route: Credential verification, Prometric CBT, and MOH viva. KIMS residency: 5 years with Part 1 and final Part 2 written and clinical examinations.

Complete Journey (Specialist Route): Medical Graduation → Specialty Training → Credential Verification → General Surgery Prometric Exam → MOH Specialist Viva Panel → License Issuance → Specialist Practice.

Complete Journey (KIMS Residency): Medical Graduation → KIMS Residency (5 years) → Part 1 (PGY-2) → Part 2 Final Written + Clinical (PGY-5) → Kuwaiti Board Certification → Consultant Practice.

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1 Specialist Route Overview 2 MOH General Surgery Prometric Exam 3 KIMS Residency Track 4 After Classification 5 Fees

Specialist Route Overview

Requirements: completed surgical specialty training, credential verification, Prometric CBT exam (maximum 3 attempts, 6-week gap minimum), and MOH Specialist Viva Panel in Kuwait.

MOH General Surgery Prometric Exam

Purpose: Assesses clinical surgical knowledge through vignettes covering trauma, emergency surgery, and perioperative management.

Format: 150 clinical vignette MCQs, single best answer.

Duration: 170 minutes (2 hours 50 minutes).

Passing Score: 65%.

Delivery: Prometric CBT centres worldwide.

High-Yield Content Domains: Surgical Trauma, GI Surgery, Emergency Abdominal Decision-Making, Perioperative Care, Surgical Critical Care, and Postoperative Complications.

What we offer

Full General Surgery specialist exam question bank, surgical vignette practice, flashcards, and mentorship, aligned to MOH Kuwait requirements.

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KIMS Residency Track

The KIMS General Surgery residency lasts 5 years (PGY-1 to PGY-5). Program durations vary by specialty per KIMS Residency Training Bylaws.

Part 1 Exam: Written assessment at PGY-2. Candidates must successfully complete Part 1 requirements before progressing to the next stage of training.
Part 2 Final Exam (PGY-5): The final clinical assessment evaluates candidate competency through an Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) and a Structured Oral Examination (SOE) or viva panel. The exact number of stations, duration per station, and final weighting vary significantly by specialty. The number of permitted attempts is determined by the specialty's scientific committee and current KIMS regulations.

KIMS residency exam fees are handled internally by the KIMS Examination Office. First attempts are typically covered for sponsored residents. Out-of-pocket retake costs must be confirmed directly with KIMS.

What we offer

KIMS Part 1 and Part 2 question banks, plus OSCE station walkthroughs and SOE case scenarios for the final clinical examination.

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After Classification

Specialist classification permits practice as a recognized General Surgeon in Kuwait. KIMS Board certification qualifies candidates for consultant-level positions.

Fees

Item	Approx. Fee (KWD)	Approx. Fee (USD)
Credential Verification	~50–75 KWD	~$165–$250
Prometric Specialist CBT Exam	~60–80 KWD	~$200–$260
MOH Specialist Viva Panel	~20–50 KWD	~$65–$160
MOH Practice License	~100 KWD	~$325

Note on Fees: All fees are set by MOH Kuwait, KIMS, Prometric, and verification providers and are subject to change. KIMS residency exam fees are handled internally — confirm retake costs directly with KIMS. Figures shown are approximate 2026 rates. Always verify on the official portals.