{"id":1955,"date":"2026-07-09T10:14:48","date_gmt":"2026-07-09T07:14:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.agu.edu.bh\/?page_id=1955"},"modified":"2026-08-18T10:04:13","modified_gmt":"2026-08-18T07:04:13","slug":"clinical-master-in-family-medicine","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.agu.edu.bh\/en\/clinical-master-in-family-medicine\/","title":{"rendered":"Clinical Master in Family Medicine"},"content":{"rendered":"
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It\u00a0 is a postgraduate program preparing qualified family physicians for comprehensive, evidence-based primary health care<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Our Program is internationally accredited by WONCA and grounded in the CanMEDS\u2013Family Medicine framework<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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The Clinical Master in Family Medicine (CMFM) is a postgraduate training program offered by Arabian Gulf University. The program aims to prepare highly qualified family physicians capable of delivering comprehensive, continuous, patient-centered, and evidence-based primary health care services.<\/p>\n

The curriculum integrates academic learning with supervised clinical training across major medical specialties and primary healthcare settings. Graduates of the program are expected to effectively manage acute and chronic medical conditions, promote preventive healthcare, and contribute to improving the quality of primary healthcare services within the GCC region.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Internationally Accredited Program Accredited by WONCA and built on the CanMEDS\u2013FM competency framework, ensuring world-class standards in Family Medicine education and clinical training.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Dual Award Pathway Graduates may earn either a Clinical Master (GPA \u2265 3.0) or a Diploma (GPA 2.0\u20132.9), offering flexible recognition of achievement based on academic performance.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Direct Contribution to GCC Healthcare Graduates are equipped to serve as competent, independent Family Physicians \u2014 directly advancing national health strategies and improving primary health care quality across the GCC region.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Comprehensive 2-Year Clinical Training 96 weeks of hands-on clinical rotations across 17 specialties in Primary Health Care Centers and leading governmental hospitals in Bahrain.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Technology-Driven Learning Environment Fully integrated MOODLE platform supporting E-Portfolio, workplace-based assessments, mentorship tracking, and digital course content for a seamless learning experience.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Structure<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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48 Weeks - 33 Credit Hours<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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48 Weeks - 34.5 Credit Hours<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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96 weeks including orientation, study leave, and examinations<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Clinical training is distributed across 14 supervised rotations in primary healthcare and secondary care settings<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Medical Graduates (MBBS or Equivalent)<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n

Physicians who have completed their undergraduate medical degree and wish to specialise in Family Medicine and advance their primary health care career<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Practicing doctors currently working in PHC settings across GCC countries seeking formal postgraduate qualification and structured clinical training in Family Medicine<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Physicians nominated or sponsored by their respective GCC Ministry of Health or Health Authority to fulfil national healthcare workforce development strategies.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Professionals interested in preventive medicine and chronic disease management<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Chronic Disease Management in Primary Care<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Primary Health Care Centers<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Obtain focused history and perform appropriate physical and mental examination for commonly encountered conditions in primary health care<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Demonstrate independent, patient-centered clinical practice while integrating communication skills, leadership, quality improvement, and multidisciplinary collaboration in primary health care.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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