KSU Board in Clinical Pathology
4 Years
Full-time training
10
Training areas
Multiple Training Sites
KSUMC and affiliated hospitals
SCFHS-Accredited
Board certificate
About the Program
Clinical pathology is the medical specialty that diagnoses disease through the laboratory analysis of blood, body fluids, and tissues. Clinical pathologists provide the laboratory evidence that supports clinical decisions across all fields of medicine.
The KSU Board in Clinical Pathology is a four-year, full-time, competency-based program aligned with the CanMEDS framework. It integrates the core disciplines of laboratory medicine and prepares graduates to lead laboratory services with competence and integrity.
What You Will Train In
Hematopathology
Clinical Biochemistry
Medical Microbiology
Immunopathology
Histopathology
Molecular Pathology
Cytogenetics
Clinical Toxicology
Transfusion Medicine
Laboratory Management, Quality & Informatics
Training Pathway
R1
Foundation
Core knowledge, laboratory skills, and specimen handling across the main disciplines.
R2
Intermediate
Broader diagnostic competence across subspecialties under consultant guidance.
R3
Advanced
Integration of complex laboratory findings and growing consultative responsibility.
R4
Senior Training
Supervised sign-out, mentoring of junior residents and readiness for consultant practice.
Learning & Research
Academic Learning
- Weekly half-day academic program
- Case-based discussions and topic presentations
- Journal clubs and Case of the Month
- Multidisciplinary clinical meetings
- Mentorship by a dedicated faculty member
Research & Scholarly Activity
- A research project completed during training
- Supervision by an experienced research mentor
- Presentation at scientific meetings
- Manuscript submission to a peer-reviewed journal
Assessment & Certification
Workplace-Based Assessment
Direct observation, case discussions and in-training evaluations
Annual Examinations
Year-end assessment of knowledge and practical competence
Final KSU Board Examination
Written, practical and oral components
KSU Board Certificate
Accredited by SCFHS; graduates qualify for registration as Senior Registrar
Training Sites
Primary Training Site
King Saud University Medical City (KSUMC)
CAP-accredited laboratories covering all core subspecialties of clinical pathology.
Affiliated Training Sites
- King Fahad Medical City
- King Abdulaziz Medical City
- King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre
- Security Forces Hospital
- Prince Sultan Military Medical City
- Saudi Central Blood Bank
- Public Health Authority (Weqaya)
- Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Group
Rotation schedules are individualized according to site availability.
Apply to the Program
Admission requirements, application procedures, and training regulations are set by the Postgraduate Medical Education Center (PGMEC). For current requirements, don't hesitate to get in touch with the Department's Postgraduate Office.
Program Contact
Prof. Fawzia E. Alotaibi
Program Director
Professor and Consultant Medical Microbiologist
