Arabian Gulf University continues to welcome applications from physicians wishing to join the sixth cohort of its Clinical Master’s Program in Family Medicine, following the launch of admissions by the College of Medicine and Medical Sciences for the 2026–2027 academic year.

Applications will remain open until August 31, reflecting the University’s commitment to preparing specialized family physicians equipped with the clinical and leadership competencies needed to support and advance primary healthcare services across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries.

The program responds to the growing demand for qualified family physicians in the region. It is regarded as one of the region's leading advanced professional programs, holding international accreditation from the World Organization of Family Doctors (WONCA) as well as recognition from Bahrain's National Health Regulatory Authority (NHRA) — granting graduates an academic and professional qualification that allows them to practice family medicine according to the highest professional standards.

Over the past years, the program has successfully graduated five cohorts of family physicians who have gone on to join various healthcare institutions and contribute to improving the quality of primary healthcare services, reflecting the program's quality and the stability of its academic and training outcomes.

The two-year program is clinically intensive, with trainees receiving hands-on training at accredited primary healthcare centers and government hospitals across the Kingdom of Bahrain. It offers an integrated educational framework combining direct clinical supervision, continuous workplace-based assessment, academic mentorship, a quality-improvement research project, and a weekly academic day on campus dedicated to the latest scientific developments and evidence-based medical practice.

The program is built on the Canadian Medical Education Directions for Specialists (CanMEDS) competency framework and comprises a curriculum of 75.5 credit hours, delivered by a distinguished faculty of professors and consultants specializing in family medicine — ensuring the preparation of physicians capable of providing comprehensive, integrated healthcare that meets community needs.

As part of its vision for continuous development, the College of Medicine and Health Sciences at Arabian Gulf University announced plans to introduce specialized subspecialty fellowships in family medicine in the coming period, aimed at expanding professional development opportunities for program graduates and strengthening Bahrain's healthcare sector — and the wider region's — with specialized consultant-level expertise to support the healthcare system's readiness for future needs.

The program accepts applications from citizens of GCC states, as well as Arab nationals residing in these countries, who hold a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree or its equivalent from a university recognized by Arabian Gulf University. Applicants must also meet medical licensing requirements, pass the admission process and personal interview, and achieve the minimum required score on an English language proficiency test.

The program offers students a range of academic and professional benefits, including an internationally accredited clinical master's degree, hands-on training in accredited clinical settings, a competency-based curriculum aligned with the CanMEDS framework, a system of academic mentorship and continuous assessment, and future pathways into subspecialty fellowships — qualifying graduates to work as specialized family physicians in both the public and private sectors.

Physicians who meet the admission requirements may submit their applications electronically through the university's admissions portal, joining a program that helps prepare a new generation of family physicians capable of leading the future of primary healthcare in the region.

With the arrival of its sixth cohort, the program continues a track record of success that has established it as an advanced educational and training model in family medicine at the regional level — built on a strong record of academic and clinical achievements and outcomes that have proven their effectiveness in the healthcare field. This success underscores Arabian Gulf University's commitment to its mission of preparing family physicians who possess the knowledge, skill, and ability to lead the development of primary healthcare and contribute effectively to achieving the health development goals of the GCC states