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Saudi Medical Licensing Examination (SMLE)

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Core Discipline Review (Medicine & Surgery)

Master foundational adult internal medicine pathophysiology, acute surgical abdomen management, and emergency resuscitation algorithms according to SCFHS guidelines.

35
hours
2

Maternal-Child Health (OB-GYN & Pediatrics)

Review antepartum high-risk conditions, intrapartum monitoring, neonatology resuscitation, developmental milestones, and pediatric Saudi national immunization schedules.

30
hours
3

Epidemiology, Ethics & Patient Safety

Focus on Saudi healthcare ethics, bioethics principles, preventive medicine, infection control protocols, and biostatistics interpretation.

15
hours
4

High-Yield Clinical Question Practice

Solve timed Prometric-style clinical vignettes across all four blueprint domains to optimize pacing for the two 120-minute exam blocks.

20
hours
Estimated total study time
100 hours
That's about 10 weeks at 10 hours/week
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SMLE Exam Details

Saudi Medical Licensing Examination (SMLE)

Administered by Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS)

Official Source
560 on scaled 200-800
Passing Score
200
Questions
4
Hours
Approximately USD 220-250 via Prometric
Exam Fee

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS) content outline

Medicine30%

Internal medicine across cardiology, pulmonary, gastroenterology, nephrology, endocrine, rheumatology, hematology, infectious diseases, neurology, critical care, geriatrics and psychiatry, plus preventive medicine, ethics and biostatistics.

Obstetrics and Gynecology25%

General obstetrics (preeclampsia, antepartum hemorrhage, preterm labor, postpartum hemorrhage, intrapartum care) and gynecology (ectopic pregnancy, abnormal uterine bleeding, fibroids, infertility, contraception and gynecologic oncology).

Pediatrics25%

General pediatrics, neonatology, respiratory, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, nephrology, infectious diseases, hematology-oncology, endocrinology, immunization and developmental assessment.

Surgery20%

Basic surgical principles, general surgery (breast, GI, hepatobiliary, hernias, vascular), trauma and acute care surgery, and surgical subspecialties (urology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, ENT, ophthalmology).

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What's Next After the SMLE?

After passing the SMLE, you can pursue these career paths

Saudi Board Residency Training Program

Passing the SMLE with a high score is mandatory for admission into competitive Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS) residency programs across medical and surgical specialties.

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General Medical Practitioner Licensure

Fulfills the primary objective structured licensure requirement for practicing medicine as a licensed GP in Saudi Arabian hospitals, clinics, and primary care centers.

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