The accreditation of the Adult Critical Care Medicine Training Programme at Salmaniya Medical Complex (SMC) by the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties has been approved by Bahrain’s Government Hospitals.
The four-year programme, which will start later this year, is being hailed as a ‘significant milestone’ in Bahrain’s ongoing efforts to advance medical training and strengthen its national healthcare workforce.
Approximately 750 Bahraini doctors and nurses across the kingdom’s healthcare system will benefit from the initiative, which is aligned with the directives of Prime Minister’s Court Minister and Labour Fund (Tamkeen) chairman Shaikh Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa.
The newly-accredited programme forms part of a broader national initiative aimed at elevating the standards of Bahrain’s health sector through specialised training.
The initiative is being delivered in strategic partnership with Tamkeen and the Supreme Council for Health (SCH).
Set to launch in October this year and continue through to September 2029, the four-year training course will prepare physicians for practice in the high-demand field of adult critical care.
The programme will accept two trainees per level annually across five levels, offering structured, practical instruction based on the latest clinical standards and international best practices.
In a statement yesterday, the Government Hospitals expressed pride in approving the accreditation, saying that it reflected growing regional confidence in Bahrain’s healthcare system and underscored the commitment to delivering high-quality, specialised training for the next generation of medical professionals.
The programme will include advanced clinical modules across several disciplines, ensuring trainees receive comprehensive exposure to complex case management.
These specialties include anaesthesia, nephrology, pulmonology, neuroanaesthesia, gastroenterology, thoracic and vascular surgery, infectious diseases, and intensive care radiology.
The Government Hospitals affirmed its commitment to developing high-quality training pathways that equip medical professionals with the skills needed to deliver outstanding care and meet the evolving needs of the community.
The GDN had reported earlier this month on the unveiling of a support package to develop and train national talent within the healthcare sector during a meeting between Shaikh Isa and SCH chairman Lieutenant General Dr Shaikh Mohammed bin Abdulla Al Khalifa.
In addition to advancing individual growth, Shaikh Isa had said at the time that this initiative would serve as a catalyst for national progress and economic prosperity.
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