Hamad Medical Corporation’s (HMC) Qatar Rehabilitation Institute (QRI) announced the official launch of a four-year Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) Residency Programme, a milestone initiative that marks a major leap forward in advancing Qatar’s academic medicine and rehabilitation workforce development.
The programme will commence in the upcoming academic year and is developed in alignment with international standards.
This programme positions QRI as a regional leader in training future psychiatrists with unparalleled access to cutting-edge technologies, interdisciplinary care, and structured academic mentorship.
The PM&R Residency Programme is the first-of-its-kind in Qatar, offering a structured, accredited curriculum that empowers residents to grow into independent, research-driven, and globally competent specialists. Residents will gain hands-on experience in advanced rehabilitation services, including neuromodulation, GAIT analysis, virtual reality therapy, and spasticity management, all within a world-class, multidisciplinary clinical environment.
Deputy Chief of Rehabilitation, Long-Term Care, and Geriatrics, and CEO and Medical Director of Qatar Rehabilitation Institute Dr Hanadi al-Hamad expressed her pride, saying: “This is a prestigious achievement for QRI and for Qatar. Establishing the PM&R Residency Programme reflects our firm commitment to capacity building, clinical excellence, and innovation in rehabilitation. It is a key milestone in our strategy development as well as Qatar’s National Health Strategy 2024-2030.
“Enhanced by the WHO’s Rehabilitation 2030 initiative, we are not only shaping careers, we are shaping the future of rehabilitation in Qatar.”
Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Medical Education at HMC Dr Abdulla Rashid al-Naimi emphasised the broader strategic value, saying: “The launch of this residency programme exemplifies how HMC is driving Qatar’s transformation into a knowledge-based, healthcare-leading nation. It supports our vision of building a sustainable, highly skilled medical workforce and is a platform for empowerment, excellence, and future leadership.”
Acting Chairperson of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and the driving force behind the establishment of the programme Dr Fatma Jassim al-Kuwari said: “This programme is a turning point for Qatari medical graduates. It creates a direct and prestigious pathway to specialise in physical medicine and rehabilitation within our own health system. By investing in our future physicians, we are building a self-sufficient and resilient rehabilitation ecosystem that supports national priorities and inspires our youth to pursue excellence in this vital specialty.”
