SCFHS Exam for Doctors
Everything doctors need to pass the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS) licensing exam in Saudi Arabia — format, fees, passing score, syllabus focus and the fastest way to prepare.
The SCFHS pathway for doctors
Physicians are licensed in three broad tiers across the GCC — General Practitioner, Specialist and Consultant — and the tier you're classified into determines both your exam blueprint and your salary band. Classification is based on your documented specialty years, not total years since graduation.
GP-tier candidates sit a broad general-medicine Prometric MCQ. Specialists sit a specialty-specific paper. Consultants in some authorities (notably DOH Abu Dhabi) may face an interview panel instead of, or in addition to, the written exam.
The single regulator for every healthcare professional in Saudi Arabia — from student registration to consultant classification. Read the full SCFHS licensing guide for the complete document checklist and fee breakdown.
What the SCFHS exam tests for doctors
Eligibility for doctors (SCFHS)
- MBBS / MD or equivalent primary medical qualification from a recognised institution
- Internship completion certificate
- 2+ years post-internship experience for GP tier; board certification plus specialty years for Specialist/Consultant
- Good Standing Certificate and valid home-country medical licence
Requirements vary by title tier — run the free eligibility check to see exactly where you stand before spending on Dataflow.
SCFHS licensing process, step by step
- 1
Mumaris+ registration
Create your professional profile on Mumaris+ (SCFHS's unified system) and upload documents.
- 2
Classification & Dataflow
SCFHS classifies your title tier; Dataflow PSV runs in parallel.
- 3
Eligibility ID
Once classification + PSV clear, SCFHS issues an Eligibility ID to book Prometric.
- 4
Prometric Saudi exam
Sit the SCFHS Prometric assessment (Riyadh, Jeddah, home country or Dubai).
- 5
Professional registration
After passing, your Mumaris+ profile flips to 'Registered' — required for any Saudi employer's iqama.
SCFHS Exam FAQs for Doctors
What is the passing score for the SCFHS exam for doctors?›
The SCFHS (Saudi Commission for Health Specialties) exam pass mark is 60% (classification-specific). The result appears on-screen immediately after you finish the computer-based exam.
How much does the SCFHS doctor exam cost?›
The SCFHS exam fee is $200 – $320. Budget separately for Dataflow verification and licence issuance — the full SCFHS licensing journey typically runs higher once every step is included.
What is the format of the SCFHS exam for doctors?›
150 – 200 MCQs, completed in 3 hours. The paper for doctors focuses on internal medicine and its subspecialties (highest-weight section for gps) and related clinical areas.
Can I take the SCFHS doctor exam in my home country?›
Yes. Once SCFHS issues your eligibility, you can book any authorised Prometric centre worldwide — most candidates sit the exam in their home country before travelling.
How long does SCFHS licensing take for doctors?›
On average 12-24 weeks end-to-end, including Dataflow verification (the longest single step), eligibility review, the exam itself and licence issuance.
What should doctors study for the SCFHS exam?›
High-yield areas include: internal medicine and its subspecialties (highest-weight section for gps); pediatrics, obstetrics & gynecology, general surgery basics; emergency medicine and acute presentations; pharmacology and rational prescribing. Chapter-wise MCQ practice with explanations is the fastest way to find and close your weak areas.
Ready to pass the SCFHS exam?
Practice with chapter-wise SCFHS-style MCQs for doctors — detailed explanations after every question, unlimited retries, and progress tracking until you're consistently above the pass mark.