Kuwait Institute for Medical Specialization

The Kuwait Institute for Medical Specializations was established in 1984 by order of an Amiri Decree by H.H the Amir of Kuwait. Since then, KIMS has been responsible for the education and training of physicians and dentists alike. Under the authority of the Ministry of Health, KIMS is the leading educational institution dedicated in medical training of various specialties. KIMS strives to advance Kuwaiti society’s health through expert medical training and education. For many years, Kuwait Institute for Medical Specializations (KIMS) has been at the heart of medical and surgical speciality training internationally. The institute has a main role in the organisation and management of speciality training programs for Kuwaiti doctors locally and abroad. Candidates who are selected by the board committee, after review of their applications, are granted full sponsorship for the period required to acquire board certification in their respective speciality. Currently, training programs have been granted in different countries, including U.S.A., Canada, U.K., K.S.A and France. Agreements have been made with the most renowned centres in these countries in order to ensure the highest quality of medical and surgical training. The Scholarship Department at KIMS works in collaboration with the Civil Service Commission to provide scholarships for Kuwaiti doctors working in the Ministry of Health.