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Residency in Qatar — Hamad Medical Corporation and Sidra Medicine
Choose Your Exam
| Exam | Sidra published requirement |
|---|---|
| IFOM CSE | Pass |
| USMLE Step 2 CK | 214 or above |
| MCCQE | 74 or above |
Hamad Medical Corporation and Sidra Medicine accept only USMLE, IFOM and MCC examinations. No other national licensing examination is accepted.
IFOM CSE Specification
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Questions | 160, in two 2-hour blocks of 80 |
| Total time | 4.5 hours, including a 15-minute tutorial and a 15-minute break |
| Fee | $301 USD |
| Results | 4 weeks |
| Registration windows | 2–30 January · 1–31 July |
| Status Verification deadlines | 29 April · 21 October |
| Exam windows | 20 March – 27 May · 21 August – 4 November |
| Eligibility | Enrolled medical student or graduate |
Applying to Hamad Medical Corporation
| Detail | Timing |
|---|---|
| Window opens | 25 October |
| Window closes | 30 November, 11:59 PM Qatar time |
| Application fee | $0 |
Interviews take place in December, by videoconference for overseas applicants. Selected candidates start 1 July. International applicants may apply to one programme choice only.
Applying to Sidra Medicine
| Detail | Timing |
|---|---|
| Window opens | 15 August |
| Window closes | 15 October, 11:59 PM |
| Application fee | Not published — confirm with Sidra |
English Language Requirements
| Test | Hamad Medical Corporation | Sidra Medicine |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | Confirm with HMC | 7.0 |
| TOEFL iBT | Confirm with HMC | 87 |
| TOEFL PBT | Confirm with HMC | 50 |
| OET Medicine | Confirm with HMC | 350 |
Hamad Medical Corporation publishes an English score table for residency entry: IELTS Academic 7.0, TOEFL iBT 87 (paper-based 550, revised format 60) or OET Medicine grade B / 350 average. PTE is not accepted. Scores are valid for two years from the test date. Applicants holding a valid Qatar Residency Permit may apply with lower scores. Confirm current figures directly: postgrad@hamad.qa or medicaleducation@hamad.qa.
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