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Saudi Medical Licensure Examination (SMLE)
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Core Discipline Review (Medicine & Surgery)
Review the current SCFHS Medicine and Surgery topic lists, then check current clinical guidelines for diagnostic and management decisions.
Maternal-Child Health (OB-GYN & Pediatrics)
Review current SCFHS obstetrics, gynecology and pediatric topics, including neonatal care, development, emergencies and immunization; check current Saudi clinical and vaccination guidance.
Epidemiology, Ethics & Patient Safety
Review the patient safety, ethics, prevention and biostatistics topics listed in the current SCFHS outline; no separate percentage weight is published for this cross-cutting list.
High-Yield Clinical Question Practice
Use original clinical-vignette practice and timed sessions to develop reasoning and pacing for two 120-minute test parts; preparation time depends on individual needs.
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What You'll Study
13 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide
Chapter 1: Overview & Foundation of Clinical Practice
3 sections
Chapter 2: Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems
3 sections
Chapter 3: Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology, Renal & Endocrine Systems
3 sections
Chapter 4: Internal Medicine - Infectious Diseases, Hematology & Subspecialties
4 sections
Chapter 5: Obstetrics - Antepartum & Intrapartum Care
3 sections
Chapter 6: Obstetrics - High-Risk Complications & Postpartum Care
3 sections
Chapter 7: Gynecology & Reproductive Health
3 sections
Chapter 8: General Pediatrics, Neonatology & Development
3 sections
Chapter 9: Pediatric Medicine - Respiratory, Cardiac & GI
3 sections
Chapter 10: Pediatric Medicine - Infections, Hematology, Emergencies & Subspecialty Systems
4 sections
Chapter 11: General Surgery & Surgical Principles
3 sections
Chapter 12: Trauma, Critical Care & Surgical Emergencies
3 sections
Chapter 13: Surgical Subspecialties
3 sections
SMLE Exam Details
Saudi Medical Licensure Examination (SMLE)
Administered by Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS)
Exam Content Breakdown
Based on the official Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS) content outline
Cardiology, pulmonary, gastroenterology, nephrology, infectious diseases, endocrine, hematology, rheumatology, neurology, oncology, critical care, geriatrics and psychiatry in the SCFHS clinical outline.
General obstetrics (preeclampsia, antepartum hemorrhage, preterm labor, postpartum hemorrhage, intrapartum care) and gynecology (ectopic pregnancy, abnormal uterine bleeding, fibroids, infertility, contraception and gynecologic oncology).
General pediatrics, neonatology, respiratory, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, nephrology, infectious diseases, hematology-oncology, endocrinology, immunization and developmental assessment.
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 is one component of eligibility for Saudi Board medical training applications; admission also depends on other SCFHS requirements and selection procedures.
General Medical Practitioner Licensure
The SMLE assesses medical knowledge and application for licensure; passing alone does not replace SCFHS professional classification, registration or other applicable requirements.
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