Bahraini Physicians and Experts Praise Institutional Accreditation of the Bahrain Council for Health Studies and Specialisations by the Arab Board, Calling It a Qualitative Leap in Strengthening National Healthcare Capabilities
30/06/2025
Bahraini physicians and experts have welcomed the Bahrain Council for Health Studies and Specialisations obtaining institutional accreditation from the Arab Board of Health Specialisations, affirming that this achievement marks a transformative shift in the development of medical education and specialised training in the Kingdom of Bahrain, reflecting the continuous advancement in building local healthcare talent and capacity.
In this context, Dr. Jameela Al-Salman, Member of the Shura Council and Consultant in Infectious Diseases, noted that the accreditation serves as a regional endorsement of Bahrain’s commitment to meeting the highest medical training standards. She emphasized that this milestone showcases the Kingdom’s ability to produce locally trained specialists who match international standards, promoting the health system’s autonomy.
Dr. Zainab Khalil Al‑Sa’ati, Acting Head of the Department of Health Studies and Specialisations at the Supreme Council of Health, expressed pride in this institutional accreditation—highlighting that it represents a pivotal step toward realizing the Council’s strategic objective of professionally preparing medical, healthcare, and administrative personnel through high-quality accredited programs. She remarked that this accreditation is the culmination of sustained effort and firm commitment to quality standards, and underscores the Kingdom’s leadership in supporting health education across the region.
Likewise, Dr. Jawaher Al‑Khalifa, treating physician and member of the training team at the Supreme Council of Health, conveyed profound pride and gratitude for the national achievement. She affirmed that it reflects Bahrain’s firm dedication to developing medical education and specialised training according to top-tier standards. She described it as the result of collective institutional effort that underscores the Kingdom’s leading position regionally and internationally in health specialisations.
Dr. Youssef Abdulaziz Al‑Alawi, Director of Human Resources and Head of the Training Committee in Primary Healthcare Centres, expressed pride in this milestone, stating that it represents an advanced strategic step in the kingdom’s progression in medical education and specialised training. He emphasized that it reflects Bahrain’s leadership in developing a locally trained healthcare workforce that meets the quality of global centres and significantly enhances the effectiveness and sustainability of the national health system.
Dr. Abdulrahman Youssef Ismail, Vice President for Support Services and Institutional Support at Gulf University, highlighted that expanded local training opportunities under this accreditation will increase the number of qualified specialists and enable the launch of accredited training programs in the private sector. This integration enhances the health system and attracts young talents into specialised pathways.
Dr. Ghufran Ahmed Jassim, Professor and Head of Family and Community Medicine at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland—University of Bahrain Medical School, expressed pride in the achievement, calling it a testament to Bahrain’s unwavering commitment to excellence in medical education. She acknowledged the critical support from His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, the leadership of the Supreme Council of Health, the Ministry of Health, hospitals, primary healthcare centres, and all involved healthcare professionals. She affirmed that the accreditation positions Bahrain as a regional scientific and training hub, opening new opportunities for medical talent and investments in the healthcare sector, strengthening national economy and sustainable development.
Prof. Omar Abdulaziz Al‑Awadhi, Head of Training and Development in Government Hospitals, praised the advancement reflected by this accomplishment. He stated that it solidifies Bahrain's compliance with the highest quality standards for training programs and highlights efforts to enhance clinical education environments across hospitals and healthcare institutions. He noted that it will expand specialised training opportunities for resident doctors within an accredited national framework, promoting sustainability of national healthcare competencies. Al‑Awadhi concluded by thanking all contributors to this national achievement and reaffirming the ongoing commitment of government hospitals to support advanced training programs and foster excellence in building national health competencies.
Dr. Sarah Nasser Abdel Latif Sarwani, Family Medicine Practitioner, expressed deep pride in the council's institutional accreditation by the Arab Board, stating this underscores Bahrain’s achievements in advancing medical education and training quality. She emphasized that this step ensures high-quality training for healthcare personnel and strengthens Bahrain’s position in healthcare education regionally and internationally.
Dr. Ali Abdul Karim Youssef, a second-year family medicine resident, described the accreditation as a progressive step that showcases the council’s effectiveness in supervising integrated physician training programs. He stated that it will expand career opportunities for doctors locally and abroad and will continue to elevate other specialised medical programs in the future.
Dr. Hassan Sayyed Jalal Al‑Mousawi, resident dermatologist at Salmaniya Medical Complex, said the accreditation is a source of pride and appreciation. He affirmed that Bahrain possesses the foundational strengths needed to become a scientific and medical reference across regional and global health organisations. He explained that it provides important training pathways for Bahraini doctors under a high-quality national system, emphasizes academic independence and equal opportunities, and confirms effective strategic planning by entities such as the Supreme Council of Health in applying top-tier standards in medical specialisation training.
In this context, Dr. Jameela Al-Salman, Member of the Shura Council and Consultant in Infectious Diseases, noted that the accreditation serves as a regional endorsement of Bahrain’s commitment to meeting the highest medical training standards. She emphasized that this milestone showcases the Kingdom’s ability to produce locally trained specialists who match international standards, promoting the health system’s autonomy.
Dr. Zainab Khalil Al‑Sa’ati, Acting Head of the Department of Health Studies and Specialisations at the Supreme Council of Health, expressed pride in this institutional accreditation—highlighting that it represents a pivotal step toward realizing the Council’s strategic objective of professionally preparing medical, healthcare, and administrative personnel through high-quality accredited programs. She remarked that this accreditation is the culmination of sustained effort and firm commitment to quality standards, and underscores the Kingdom’s leadership in supporting health education across the region.
Likewise, Dr. Jawaher Al‑Khalifa, treating physician and member of the training team at the Supreme Council of Health, conveyed profound pride and gratitude for the national achievement. She affirmed that it reflects Bahrain’s firm dedication to developing medical education and specialised training according to top-tier standards. She described it as the result of collective institutional effort that underscores the Kingdom’s leading position regionally and internationally in health specialisations.
Dr. Youssef Abdulaziz Al‑Alawi, Director of Human Resources and Head of the Training Committee in Primary Healthcare Centres, expressed pride in this milestone, stating that it represents an advanced strategic step in the kingdom’s progression in medical education and specialised training. He emphasized that it reflects Bahrain’s leadership in developing a locally trained healthcare workforce that meets the quality of global centres and significantly enhances the effectiveness and sustainability of the national health system.
Dr. Abdulrahman Youssef Ismail, Vice President for Support Services and Institutional Support at Gulf University, highlighted that expanded local training opportunities under this accreditation will increase the number of qualified specialists and enable the launch of accredited training programs in the private sector. This integration enhances the health system and attracts young talents into specialised pathways.
Dr. Ghufran Ahmed Jassim, Professor and Head of Family and Community Medicine at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland—University of Bahrain Medical School, expressed pride in the achievement, calling it a testament to Bahrain’s unwavering commitment to excellence in medical education. She acknowledged the critical support from His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, the leadership of the Supreme Council of Health, the Ministry of Health, hospitals, primary healthcare centres, and all involved healthcare professionals. She affirmed that the accreditation positions Bahrain as a regional scientific and training hub, opening new opportunities for medical talent and investments in the healthcare sector, strengthening national economy and sustainable development.
Prof. Omar Abdulaziz Al‑Awadhi, Head of Training and Development in Government Hospitals, praised the advancement reflected by this accomplishment. He stated that it solidifies Bahrain's compliance with the highest quality standards for training programs and highlights efforts to enhance clinical education environments across hospitals and healthcare institutions. He noted that it will expand specialised training opportunities for resident doctors within an accredited national framework, promoting sustainability of national healthcare competencies. Al‑Awadhi concluded by thanking all contributors to this national achievement and reaffirming the ongoing commitment of government hospitals to support advanced training programs and foster excellence in building national health competencies.
Dr. Sarah Nasser Abdel Latif Sarwani, Family Medicine Practitioner, expressed deep pride in the council's institutional accreditation by the Arab Board, stating this underscores Bahrain’s achievements in advancing medical education and training quality. She emphasized that this step ensures high-quality training for healthcare personnel and strengthens Bahrain’s position in healthcare education regionally and internationally.
Dr. Ali Abdul Karim Youssef, a second-year family medicine resident, described the accreditation as a progressive step that showcases the council’s effectiveness in supervising integrated physician training programs. He stated that it will expand career opportunities for doctors locally and abroad and will continue to elevate other specialised medical programs in the future.
Dr. Hassan Sayyed Jalal Al‑Mousawi, resident dermatologist at Salmaniya Medical Complex, said the accreditation is a source of pride and appreciation. He affirmed that Bahrain possesses the foundational strengths needed to become a scientific and medical reference across regional and global health organisations. He explained that it provides important training pathways for Bahraini doctors under a high-quality national system, emphasizes academic independence and equal opportunities, and confirms effective strategic planning by entities such as the Supreme Council of Health in applying top-tier standards in medical specialisation training.
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