ANNOUCEMENT (as of the 18th of May, 2023)

For now, the clinical attachment program is available for:

-  Qatari Nationals
-  Holders of Valid Qatar Residency Permits (QID)
-  GCC Nationals coming under Visa-On-Arrival
-  Individuals coming under Family-Visit-Visa or Hayya (issued by a parent or a spouse)


Requirement of Medical and Dental Students:
(Medical Students in the final 2 years of the program)


Proof of Identification (any of the following, where applicable)

For Qatari Nationals

  • Copy of Qatar National Identification Card

For Holders of Valid Qatar Residency Permits (QID)

  • Copy of Qatar National Identification Card
  • Copy of Sponsor’s Qatar National Identification Card

For Individuals coming under Family-Visit-Visa or Hayya

(issued by a parent or a spouse)

  • Copy of Family-Visit-Visa/ Hayya
  • Copy of Sponsor’s Qatar National Identification Card
    (individual who issued/requested the Family-Visit-Visa)

  • Proof Enrolment (any [1] of the following documents, where applicable)

    • Valid Student Identification Badge
    • Transcript of Records
    • Official Enrolment Letter
    • (1) Recent Photo – Passport size (4.5 x 3.5cm)

    Requirement of Medical and Dental Graduates:


    Proof of Identification (any of the following, where applicable)

    For Qatari Nationals

    • Copy of Qatar National Identification Card

    For Holders of Valid Qatar Residency Permits (QID)

  • Copy of Qatar National Identification Card
  • Copy of Sponsor’s Qatar National Identification Card

  • For Individuals coming under Family-Visit-Visa or Hayya

    (issued by a parent or a spouse)

  • Copy of Family-Visit-Visa/ Hayya
  • Copy of Sponsor’s Qatar National Identification Card
  • (individual who issued/requested the Family-Visit-Visa)

    • Copy of Medical / Dental Degree Certificate or Diploma
    • Curriculum Vitae
    • (1) Recent Photo – Passport size (4.5 x 3.5cm)

    Download the Application Form below:
    Clinical Attachment (Observership) Request Form

    Submit your accomplished request form, along with the required documents (8) weeks ahead of your requested rotation date via email to clinicalattachment@hamad.qa

    Secondary School Students who want to do volunteer work, you may call

    (+974 4439-5226) Health Professions Awareness Program, Hamad Bin Khalifa Medical City Building 318 4/F

    Allied Health Students and Professionals should apply through the Human Resources Training and Development Section Training_HR@hamad.qa

    Important Notes:

    • Handwritten forms are not accepted. Applications must be submitted (6) weeks in advance. Applications are for review and schedules are not final unless confirmed
    • Additional Requirements and/or Documents may be required upon review by Medical Education
    • Limited slots available, application is first-come first-served basis
    • A Clinical Attachment is a limited period of observership where a Medical Student or Medical Graduate is attached to a clinical department or a particular clinical division at one of HMC hospitals or health facilities to observe the clinical care provided and participates in all relevant educational activities for the purpose of enhancing one’s knowledge in a particular area(s).

    Candidates are not afforded clinical privileges and responsibilities. It may NOT be admissible as work experience for purposes of applying for license through the Ministry of Public Health - Department of Healthcare Professions.