Kuwaiti Residency

Residency application · Kuwait

Kuwaiti Board residency

A step-by-step guide to applying for the Kuwaiti Board residency program, by Dr. Farah AlYatama.

Step 1

Document preparation

Prepare the following documents to apply for a residency program in Kuwait:

  • CV (in English)
  • Passport-sized personal photo
  • Degree and transcript
  • Internship year completion report
    • If your internship year is incomplete, upload your rotation schedule with the end date clearly indicated. This serves as proof that your internship will conclude before the start of residency programs on October 1st.
  • Copy of Civil ID
  • Copy of Passport
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
    • Must be no more than 2 years old, preferably related to the specialty you’re applying for.

Step 2

PGE account registration

  • Follow KIMS on Twitter or Instagram to be notified of the registration day.
  • Once registration opens, create an account on kims-pge.org — typically accessible for 7 days.
  • Ensure your name matches your passport exactly.

Step 3

Online application

  • You will be notified of application start and end dates via social media.
  • Upload all required documents, including any signed forms.
  • Applications remain open for two weeks.
  • Rank your specialty preferences — you can select up to two:
    • First choice: the specialty you most want to enter
    • Second choice: a backup, considered only if you’re not matched to your first choice
Important: Check your email (including spam) for updates. Applications may be rejected due to issues like mismatched signatures or incorrect photo format.

Step 4

Entrance exam

  • Once accepted, you may be required to sit an entrance exam, depending on your chosen specialty.
    • Exam format: 50 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) at the knowledge level of medical school.
  • Dates and times will be posted on the PGE webpage.

Mandatory written tests for these specialties

  • Internal Medicine
  • Neurology
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Pediatrics
  • Dermatology
  • Psychiatry
  • Ophthalmology
  • Radiology
  • Dentistry
  • Histopathology and Cytopathology
  • Principles of Surgery — includes General Surgery, OBGYN, ENT, Orthopedics, Plastic Surgery

Step 5

Interview

After your application is reviewed and accepted, you’ll receive an email with your interview details.

A note before you apply

The residency application is one of the more paperwork-heavy steps in your career — start early, double-check every document, and keep checking your email (and spam).

Best of luck — with special thanks to Dr. Farah AlYatama for her guidance and support.

For official updates, visit kims-pge.org.

Last reviewed · May 2026

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