What is Family Medicine?
The specialty of family medicine is centered on lasting, caring relationships with patients and their families. Family physicians integrate the biological, clinical and behavioral sciences to provide continuing and comprehensive health care. The scope of family medicine encompasses all ages, genders, each organ system and every disease entity. Read more about the history, scope and definition of family medicine.
Family Medicine Residency Program
The Kuwait Institute for Medical specializations (KIMS) – in affiliation with the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) – established family medicine residency program (FMRP) almost 40 years ago, as a three-year residency program. Since 2010, the program duration evolved into five years from a four years duration commenced since the years of 2001. MRCGP (INT) accreditation was awarded in 2005.
Residents will find family medicine specialty challenging yet exciting. It is unique and differs from other medical specialties by being the point of first contact within the organized healthcare system, dealing with all health problems regardless of the age, gender or any other characteristic of the person concerned.
We are thrilled to announce that Kuwait Family Medicine Residency Program has been granted full accreditation from the esteemed Royal College of General Practitioners. This recognition stands testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence in family medicine in Kuwait.
Vision
The vision of the Family Medicine Residency Program in Kuwait is to be a premier training program in the region which ensures the provision of highly qualified family physicians who can deliver an exemplary standard comprehensive primary health service and meet the increasing demand of the community.
Mission
The mission of the residency program is to provide an extensive and innovative high standard training for the family medicine residents. This is achieved by advocating evidence-based practice and promoting research and scholarly activities. We incorporate our core values of health care equity, teamwork, patient-centered care, and compassion in our clinical practice and education. Our program adopts a learner-centered approach encouraging self-reliance and professional growth. In addition, the program works to prepare family physicians as leaders who are equipped to deal with the growing challenges in the community.
Statistics
Academic Year
2025-2026
Family Medicine Yearbook
We are proud to announce the release of the family medicine yearbook , presenting our graduates since 1987 until 2022.
“Your perseverance and achievement through this extremely difficult period is a testament of your hard work and dedication. I am so proud of you all for making your way successfully through this journey with us. I hope that you keep in contact with us, so we can continue to celebrate your achievements as alumni of the Kuwait family medicine residency program. You are all an inspiration to us!” Dr. Aldhubaib – Head of Kuwait Family Medicine Residency Program.
