Sidra Medicine, a member of Qatar Foundation, announced that it has successfully achieved institutional accreditation from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (Royal College).
The Royal College accreditation paves the way for Sidra Medicine to accredit its postgraduate medical education residency training programs in multiple specialties including cardiology, general surgery, nephrology, neurology, medical genetics and genomics, and more.
In a press release issued on Tuesday, Chair of Medical Education at Sidra Medicine Prof. Ibrahim Janahi said, “This accomplishment reflects our commitment to delivering the highest quality postgraduate medical education for our students. It also highlights our steady commitment to equip them with the skills and knowledge necessary for superior patient care and is a testament to the strength of our medical education programs.” It added that Sidra Medicines medical education programs are designed to provide residents, graduates and trainees with an excepti
onal educational experience, with the aim of shaping safe and competent future doctors who specialize in children’s and women’s health.
In turn, Executive Director of the Royal Colleges Office of International Collaboration and Advancement and Chief Operating Officer of Royal College Canada International Craig Ceppetelli said that Sidra Medicine receiving this accreditation and all the work underway to accredit its programs enhance postgraduate medical education in Qatar.
Sidra Medicine is currently in the process of having its residency training program in pediatrics accredited by the Royal College, and plans are underway to seek accreditation for several programs between 2025 and 2029. Once these steps are complete, it will eventually allow Sidra Medicine physicians to challenge the Royal College certification exams.
Earlier this year, Sidra Medicine hosted its second Medical Education Day to honor its batch of 2023-2024 students, residents and fellows. Over 50 graduating medical students sponsored by Si
dra Medicine, resident trainees, and graduating fellows were recognized for being the top performers in their respective specialties.
Source: Qatar News Agency