Critical Care Medicine Examination
Saudi Commission for Health Specialties
For physicians with postgraduate qualifications in critical care (intensive care) medicine applying for SCFHS classification as a Registrar or Senior Registrar in Saudi Arabia. The exam covers ventilation, haemodynamics, sepsis, renal, neurological, haematological, obstetric and surgical critical care, toxicology, ethics and patient safety.
- Mock test
- 1Free
- Practice questions
- 10
- Syllabus sections
- 13
Mock Tests
1 mock test of 10 questions, 15 minutes, +1 per correct answer, no negative marking. It is free.
About the exam
Qualification
- A medical degree (MBBS or equivalent) and a recognised postgraduate qualification or training in critical care medicine (for example a board, fellowship or master's).
- The post-qualification experience SCFHS requires for the Registrar or Senior Registrar grade.
- Valid licence or registration in your home country and a Certificate of Good Standing.
How to apply
SCFHS, Saudi Arabia- 1Create an account on Mumaris Plus, the SCFHS online portal, and submit your professional classification and registration application with your documents. Many applicants apply with a job offer from a Saudi employer.
- 2SCFHS sends your degree, licence and experience certificates for Primary Source Verification (PSV) through DataFlow.
- 3If SCFHS requires the exam for your category, it issues an exam eligibility number (usually valid for about 3 months). Use it to book the exam on the Prometric website.
- 4After you pass and meet the other requirements, SCFHS classifies you (for example as technician, specialist or registrar) and issues your registration and licence.
ℹ️ Applicants with qualifications from some countries or institutions may be exempt from the exam. Check the current SCFHS rules for your profession.
Exam pattern & rules
- 200 multiple-choice questions in 4 hours.
- Pass mark: 65% for Registrar and 70% for Senior Registrar.
- Computer-based exam delivered by Prometric, at test centres in Saudi Arabia and abroad.
- Up to 3 attempts. After a failed attempt, ask SCFHS to reactivate your eligibility for the next one.
- Rescheduling: free 30 days or more before the test, USD 50 between 16 and 30 days before, and no refund within 15 days.
- Section weights may vary by about ±5% from the blueprint.
Exam fee
approximate- Exam fee: roughly SAR 800–1,500 per attempt (third-party estimates; SCFHS does not state it in its exam guides). It is paid by card when you book.
- DataFlow verification: about SAR 1,100–1,800, depending on the number of documents.
- SCFHS application, classification and licence fees are charged separately (roughly SAR 350–1,400 in total).
Fees and rules change without notice. Always confirm the current requirements and fees on the official SCFHS website (scfhs.org.sa) before you apply or pay.
Syllabus
13 sections · with approximate exam weightingSection weights from the SCFHS Critical Care Medicine blueprint (200 questions). Each section may vary by about 5%. SCFHS lists only the sections; the topics under each are a study guide.
- 1
Pulmonary Disease and Mechanical Ventilation
12%- ARDS and lung-protective ventilation
- Ventilator modes, weaning and non-invasive ventilation
- 2
Cardiovascular Diseases and Hemodynamics
10%- Shock, vasopressors and inotropes
- Haemodynamic monitoring
- 3
Renal, Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders
10%- Acute kidney injury and renal replacement therapy
- DKA, electrolytes and acid-base
- 4
Neurologic Disorders
10%- Status epilepticus and raised intracranial pressure
- Brain death
- 5
Surgery, Trauma, Burn and Transplantation
10%- Trauma resuscitation and burns
- Post-operative and transplant care
- 6
Infectious Diseases
8%- Sepsis and septic shock
- Ventilator-associated and line infections
- 7
Gastrointestinal Disorders
6%- GI bleeding, pancreatitis and liver failure
- 8
Pharmacology and Toxicology
6%- Sedation, analgesia and poisoning
- 9
Hematologic and Oncologic Disorders
6%- Transfusion and coagulopathy
- 10
Critical Care Radiology
6%- Chest X-ray, ultrasound and CT in the ICU
- 11
Obstetrics and Gynecology Disorders
6%- Pre-eclampsia, haemorrhage and sepsis in pregnancy
- 12
Professionalism and Ethics
5%- End-of-life care and communication
- 13
Patient Safety
5%- Infection prevention and safe ICU practice
Frequently asked questions
About our mock testsIs the SCFHS Critical Care Medicine Examination mock test free?
Yes. The SCFHS Critical Care Medicine Examination mock test is completely free. Create a free account with your email or Google, then press Start mock test on this page. No payment or card is needed, and you can take it as many times as you like.
How many questions are in the mock test, and how long does it take?
The mock test has 10 multiple-choice questions and a 15-minute timer, which gives you 1½ minutes per question.
Every correct answer scores 1 mark and there is no negative marking, so it is always worth answering. You can mark questions for review and jump between them with the question palette. The test submits itself when the timer reaches zero, and if the page reloads your answers are kept on that device.
How is the mock test different from the real SCFHS exam?
The real SCFHS exam is 200 multiple-choice questions in 4 hours. The pass mark is 65% for Registrar and 70% for Senior Registrar classification.
Our mock test is a shorter practice set of 10 questions in 15 minutes, so you can do it in one sitting. The real exam allows about 1.2 minutes per question, so the mock timer also helps you practise your speed.
All questions are original. We write them from standard textbooks and the published exam content; they are not leaked or recalled exam questions. A short test cannot predict your real result, so use your score to find the areas you need to revise.
Which syllabus topics do the mock questions cover?
The questions follow the SCFHS Critical Care Medicine Examination syllabus on this page, which has thirteen sections:
- Pulmonary Disease and Mechanical Ventilation
- Cardiovascular Diseases and Hemodynamics
- Renal, Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders
- Neurologic Disorders
- Surgery, Trauma, Burn and Transplantation
- Infectious Diseases
- Gastrointestinal Disorders
- and six more (see the syllabus)
The percentage next to a section shows its share of the real exam; the note at the top of the syllabus says where the figures come from.
Every question is labelled with its syllabus section, so after each test your dashboard shows the sections you are strong in and the ones that need more work. A 10-question test cannot cover everything: Mock Test 1 covers 8 of the 13 sections, so use the syllabus to plan the rest of your revision.
Can I see the correct answers and explanations, and retake the test?
Yes. As soon as you submit, you see your score and accuracy, then every question with the correct answer marked and a short explanation. You can filter the list to show only the questions you got wrong or left unanswered.
You can retake the test as often as you like. Your dashboard keeps your past scores so you can follow your progress, and if you set this as your target exam with your exam date, it shows a countdown and daily study goals.