Frequently Asked Questions

The most FAQ (frequently asked questions) by the applicants of King Saud University Fellowship in Emergency Medical Services (FEMS) program for Paramedics

1- Is the King Saud University Emergency Medical Services Fellowship Program available for males and females?
Yes, the program is available for both males and females.
 

2- After successful completion of the program what degree will be awarded?
The graduate will be awarded with a certificate of completion of the King Saud University Fellowship in Emergency Medical Services for Paramedics equivalent to a professional doctoral degree.
 

3- To enroll for the King Saud University Fellowship Program in Emergency Medical Services (FEMS), is it necessary to have a Master's Degree?
Yes, to enroll for the King Saud University Fellowship Program in Emergency Medical Services (FEMS) one must have a Master Degree in any health specialty.
 

4- Are non-emergency medical services EMS specialists accepted into the King Saud University Fellowship Program in Emergency Medical Services (FEMS)?
No, admission is exclusive for those who hold a bachelor’s degree in emergency medical services with a master’s in any health specialty.
 

5- Is there any classification in the Saudi Health Specialties Authority for the Certificate Holder of King Saud University Fellowship Program in Emergency Medical Services (FEMS)?
No, currently there is no classification in the Saudi Health Specialties Authority for non-physician fellowship holders to be classified as a specialist consultant, but work is underway on that.
 

6- What is the fee structure to enroll in the King Saud University Fellowship Program in Emergency Medical Services (FEMS)?
The fee structure for the King Saud University Fellowship Program in Emergency Medical Services (FEMS) is according to the practice of the Deanship of Graduate Studies and Scientific Research at King Saud University. Corresponding to the cost of a PhD in health programs, please visit the following link: - https://graduatestudies.ksu.edu.sa/ar/node/1836. The Cost per year is 50K SAR.
 

7- Is it necessary to be enrolled full-time in the King Saud University Fellowship Paramedic Program for Emergency Medical Services EMS?
Yes, It is necessary and also one of the prerequisites for joining the King Saud University Fellowship Paramedic Program for Emergency Medical Services and he/she must bring proof of non-objection from the applicant’s employer if he is accepted into the program by granting him a sabbatical for a period of three years.

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