HMC launches Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency Program

Doha, Qatar: Hamad Medical Corporation s (HMC) Qatar Rehabilitation Institute (QRI) has proudly announced the official launch of a four year Physical...

Doha, Qatar: Hamad Medical Corporation’s (HMC) Qatar Rehabilitation Institute (QRI) has proudly announced the official launch of a four-year Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) Residency Program, a milestone initiative that marks a major leap forward in advancing Qatar’s academic medicine and rehabilitation workforce development.

The program will commence in the upcoming academic year and is developed in alignment with international standards. This program positions QRI as a regional leader in training future physiatrists with unparalleled access to cutting-edge technologies, interdisciplinary care, and structured academic mentorship.

Dr. Hanadi Al Hamad, Deputy Chief of Rehabilitation, Long-Term Care, and Geriatrics, and CEO and Medical Director of Qatar Rehabilitation Institute, expressed her pride: “This is a prestigious achievement for QRI and for Qatar. Establishing the PM&R Residency Program 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.”

Dr. Abdulla Rashid Al Naimi, Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Medical Education at HMC, emphasized the broader strategic value: “The launch of this residency program 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.”

The PM&R Residency Program 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.