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Here is a complete guide on how to find and get a cardiology postgraduate (PGship/residency or fellowship) in Qatar:
Cardiology PG Training in Qatar
The Main Route: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC)
HMC is the only major institution offering accredited cardiology postgraduate training in Qatar. It operates through its Heart Hospital in Doha. There are two distinct training tracks:
Track 1 - Internal Medicine Residency (then Cardiology Fellowship)
Cardiology fellowship is typically entered after completing an Internal Medicine residency. The pathway is:
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Apply for Internal Medicine Residency (3-4 years)
- Accredited by ACGME-I (international arm of the US accreditation body) and the Arab Board
- Upon completion, you earn eligibility for the Arab Board of Internal Medicine and/or Qatari Board
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Match into Cardiology Fellowship (typically 2-3 years at HMC's Heart Hospital)
- Available fellowships include General Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology, Electrophysiology, and Cardiac Imaging
- HMC sponsors more than 60 fellowship programs
Application portal: hamad.smapply.io
Track 2 - Direct Cardiology Fellowship (for already-trained doctors)
If you have already completed Internal Medicine training abroad, you can apply directly for a Cardiology Clinical Fellowship at HMC.
The fellowship page confirms Cardiology is listed among the Medicine subspecialty fellowships offered. Some are ACGME-I accredited.
Eligibility Requirements
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Medical Degree | MBBS or equivalent from a recognized university |
| Licensing exam | Passing score in USMLE / MCCQE / PLAB or equivalent (varies by applicant category) |
| English proficiency | IELTS 7.0 overall, or TOEFL iBT 87+, or OET B/350 |
| Arabic proficiency | Professional working proficiency required for residency |
| Prior training | Internal Medicine residency needed for cardiology fellowship |
| QCHP registration | Required to practice in Qatar (Ministry of Public Health) |
Application Categories
- Category 1a/1b - Qatari nationals or Qatar-based applicants: apply between 1 August - 30 September
- Category 2 - Non-Qatari international medical graduates: different deadlines, check the HMC portal
Step-by-Step Process
- Create an account on HMC's application portal
- Choose your program (Internal Medicine Residency OR Cardiology Fellowship)
- Upload required documents: medical degree, transcripts, English test scores, passing scores for the relevant licensing exam, CV, letters of recommendation
- Submit within the application window (Aug-Sep for most categories)
- If shortlisted, attend an interview (conducted online or in person)
- Wait for the match result
- If matched, arrange your QCHP license through the Ministry of Public Health - DHP portal
Key Contacts
- Residency queries: residency@hamad.qa (Sun-Thu, 7am-3pm Qatar time)
- HMC Fellowship page: Clinical Fellowship Programs
- Residency page: Residency Programs
Important Tips
- HMC does not accept personal visits, phone calls to staff, or direct emails to individual physicians - all communication must go through the official email
- Programs are taught in English
- Graduates become eligible for the Arab Board Specialty Certificate and/or the Qatari Board of Medical Specialties certificate
- After fellowship, graduates typically qualify for Specialist Physician positions within HMC or elsewhere in Qatar's health system
Would you like more detail on any specific aspect - such as the fellowship subspecialties, exam requirements, or the QCHP licensing process?
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