SCFHS — General Surgery

General Surgery specialists qualify through the SCFHS Specialist Prometric Examination — a 150-MCQ computer-based test. For Saudi Board residents, the certification pathway spans 5 years and includes a Part 1 exam in surgical foundations, a final written examination, and a final applied exam combining OSCE and Structured Oral Examination (SOE) stations.

Pathway Snapshot

Internationally trained surgeons submit their credentials through DataFlow and Mumaris Plus, then sit the Prometric-based specialist exam. Saudi Board trainees complete Part 1, a final written exam, and a final applied exam with both OSCE and oral components over a 5-year residency.

Complete Journey (Specialist Route): Medical Graduation → DataFlow Verification → Mumaris Plus → SCFHS General Surgery Specialist Exam → Specialist Classification → Practice in Saudi Arabia.

Complete Journey (Saudi Board): Medical Graduation → Saudi Board Residency (5 years) → Part 1 Exam → Final Written → Final Applied (OSCE + SOE) → SCFHS Certification → Independent Specialist Practice and future eligibility for Consultant classification according to SCFHS regulations.

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1 Route Overview 2 SCFHS General Surgery Specialist Examination 3 Saudi Board — Part 1, Final Written & Final Applied 4 After Classification 5 Fees

Route Overview

Route A — Specialist Prometric Exam: 150 MCQs, 3 hours. 3 regular attempts. A 4th attempt requires committee review with proof of remedial training. Failure after the 4th attempt results in a mandatory waiting period or retraining.

Route B — Saudi Board (5 years): Part 1 (PGY-1/2), final written, and final applied (OSCE + SOE stations).

SCFHS General Surgery Specialist Examination

Purpose: Assesses clinical surgical knowledge through vignettes and perioperative management scenarios.

Format: 150 MCQs, single best answer.

Duration: 3 hours (180 minutes).

Passing Standard: Passing is determined using SCFHS standard-setting procedures; scores commonly fall around 65%.

What we offer

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

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Saudi Board — Part 1, Final Written & Final Applied

Part 1 (PGY-1/2): 150 MCQs on surgical anatomy, physiology, critical care, and basic surgical principles. Passing is determined by SCFHS standard-setting.
Final Written (Final Year): Multiple computer-based papers consisting of single-best-answer MCQs (typically 200–250 questions total across surgical subspecialties).
Final Applied: Combined OSCE and Structured Oral Examination (SOE) stations. OSCE stations cover practical skills, data interpretation, and imaging. SOE stations cover real-world surgical cases, intraoperative decision-making, and emergency complications. Stations are typically 10 minutes each with 1–2 examiners.

What we offer

Saudi Board Part 1 and Final Written question banks, plus OSCE station walkthroughs and SOE case scenarios for the final applied examination.

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After Classification

Specialist classification permits practice as a recognized General Surgeon in Saudi Arabia. Saudi Board graduates receive SCFHS certification and are eligible for Consultant classification according to SCFHS regulations.

Fees

Fees vary by applicant category and are revised periodically by SCFHS.

Route A — Specialist Prometric Exam

Item	Approx. Fee
DataFlow PSV	Starting from $200 USD (~750 SAR)
Mumaris Plus classification + admin	1,100 SAR + 200 SAR
Prometric exam fee	$239–280 USD (~1,000 SAR)

Route B — Saudi Board Program

Component	Approx. Fee (SAR)
Saudi Board Part 1 Exam	~2,000 – 2,500
Saudi Board Final Written Exam	~2,500 – 3,000
Saudi Board Final Clinical Exam	~3,000 – 3,500
Annual Trainee Administrative Fee	~6,000 – 10,000 per year

Note on Fees: All fees are set by the SCFHS, DataFlow, and Prometric and are subject to change. Figures shown are approximate 2026 rates. Always verify on the official portals before payment.