Fellowship in Neurology

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Overview

The Neurology Competence by Design (CBD) training program at Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University (IAU) is structured to provide residents with progressive, comprehensive training in neurology. The program aligns with the CanMEDS framework to ensure residents attain essential competencies across all training stages.

College: College of Medicine
Campus: Dammam
Level: Postgraduate
Degree: Fellowship
Years of study: 5
Credit hours: 114

Contact Information

For admissions inquiries or questions about the program, please reach out to our admissions office or program coordinator. We’re here to provide any information you need to help make an informed decision about joining our residency program.
Program Coordinator:
Dr. Aishah Albakr
Email: abakr@iau.edu.sa
Phone: 0537692996
Office Location: Neurology Residency Program Office, Room 201, Building B, King Fahd University Hospital

Admission

Bachelor’s degree in Medical and sergeant from an institution accredited by the Ministry of Education.
Applicant’s must pass the Comprehensive Test of the Saudi Commission for Health specialties and should not exceed 5 years.
Valid License by Saudi Commission for Health specialties.
Pass the personal interview.

Study plan

First year

Semester one

Course ID	Course title	Credit hours	Contact hours	Pre-requisite
	A Rotation in Internal Medicine	26	-	-

Second year

Course ID	Course title	Credit hours	Contact hours	Pre-requisite
	Neurology (I)	26	-	-

Third year

Course title	Credit hours	Contact hours	Pre-requisite
Neurology (II)	13	-	-
Pediatric Neurology	8	-	-
Neurophysiology: (EEG), (EP) and EMG	8	-	-

Fourth year

Course title	Credit hours	Contact hours	Pre-requisite
Neurology (III)	13	-	-
Psychiatry	8	-	-
Electives	8	-	-

Electives

Course title	Credit hours	Contact hours	Pre-requisite
Neuroradiology	8	-	-
Neuropathology	8	-	-
Neurosurgery	8	-	-
Neuro-Ophtalmology	8	-	-
Neurorehabilitation	8	-	-
Introduction to Clinical Research	8	-	-

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