Sub-Specialty Training

Kuwaiti physicians and dentists enrolled in residency training programs in the United States or Canada who wish to undertake sub-specialty training subsequently are requested to:

1. Submit a written request to the Office of the Embassy of the State of Kuwait, confirming the sub-specialty field and the starting date and duration of the program.
2. Confirm the dates of the examinations of the residency program's certification/board.

On receipt of the above information, the request will be forwarded to the Kuwait Institute for Medical Specialization (KIMS) for its consideration and approval. The sponsorship status with the universities can be confirmed only after approval is received from KIMS.

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Extension of Scholarships

Scholarship missions must be renewed on an annual basis. Scholarship holders must provide the following documents and information to the office of the Embassy of the State of Kuwait in June of each year for a report to be prepared on behalf of the applicant, to be forwarded to KIMS and the Civil Service Commission (CCS) of the State of Kuwait for this purpose:

1. Confirmation of the appointment to the next level of training.
2. In-training Evaluation Reports for the current academic year.
3. Dates and/or the results of the residency-training program's board/certification examinations.

Dentists are additionally required to provide the Embassy of the State of Kuwait with an official copy of the transcript of grades after each semester.

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Participation in Conferences

Trainees who wish to attend conferences related to the specialization are requested to:

1. Provide the Embassy of the State of Kuwait with a letter from the Program Director recommending participation in the conference/course. Applicants intending to take a course or attend a conference in another country are required to obtain approval in advance from the Civil Service Commission, State of Kuwait through this office.
2. Purchase airline tickets in advance to avoid full fare charges. In case a full fare airline ticket is presented to this office for reimbursement, a letter from the university confirming that the trainee did not have sufficient time to make the necessary travel arrangements ahead of time is needed. Airline ticket stubs (not ticket invoices) should be submitted with the claim.

Due to accounting policies, expenses incurred on registration and travel can only be reimbursed after the trainee has attended the conference. Room and board charges are not reimbursable.
Applicants are required to submit the originals of the conference/course fee receipts. Faxes and photocopies are not acceptable as proof of payment.
The Academic Advisor will be able to provide trainees with additional information on matters related to conference participation.

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Completion of Training and Graduation

Upon completion of the training program, trainees are requested to provide the Embassy of the State of Kuwait the following information:

1. A letter from the university confirming the last date of the program;
2. Copies of the results of the certification/board examinations;
3. A letter requesting airline tickets, indicating the date of departure.

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Reimbursement of Dental, Health Insurance Premium and Medical Bills, (Canada)

The Health Office of the Embassy of the State of Kuwait processes requests for reimbursement of medical and dental bills, as well as health insurance premium payments made by physicians and dentists enrolled in training programs. All bills must be forwarded to:
Kuwait Health Office
4201 Connecticut Ave. NW
5th Floor, Suite 502
Washington, DC 20008
Tel. No: 202-686-4304
Fax No: 202-686-4308, 202-686-4352

Contact Person: Rana El-Amine

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Renewal of Passports and Authentication of Birth and Marriage Certificates

Trainees are requested to send the relevant documents to the following address:

Consular Office
Embassy of Kuwait
2940 Tilden Street, NW
Washington, DC 2008
Tel. No: 202-966-0702
Fax No: 202-966-0517

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Salaries and Reimbursement Follow-up

Contact Person:
Mr. Nour Mahmoud
Accountant, Civil Service Department
Tel: 202-364-2167

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Important Telephone Numbers

Kuwait Institute for Medical Specialization (KIMS)

Dr. Khaled Al-Jarallah
Secretary General
Tel: 965-241-8848
e-mail: info@kims.org.kw

Civil Service Commission (CSC)

Scholarships Department
965-242-7473

Cultural Division

Dr. Merza Hasan
Cultural Counselor/Director
Tel: 202-364-2112

Dr. Fatima Nazar
Cultural Attaché (responsible for Civil Service Department)
Tel: 202-364-2104

Dr. Abdullah Al-Wotaid
Cultural Attaché
Tel: 202-364-2110

Civil Service Department

Dr. Parichehr Navai
Director
Tel: 202-364-2164
e-mail: kunavai@kuwaitculture.com

Julie Fultz
Academic Advisor
Tel: 202-364-2177
e-mail: jfultz@kuwaitculture.com

Ms Melinda Hull
Academic Advisor
Tel: 202-364-2121
e-mail: mhull@kuwaitculture.com

Ms. Linda Comia
Staff
Tel: 202-364-2185

Mr Vivien Berdan
Staff
Tel: 202-364-2113
e-mail: vberdan@kuwaitculture.com

Fax: 202-362-5763

Kuwait Airways (United States and Canada)

1900 L Street, NW
Suite 407
Washington, DC 20036
Tel No: 1-800-424-1128, 202-296-4644
Fax No: 202-296-7895

Toronto, Canada
Tel No: 416-926-1275

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Identification Number

Trainees are requested to include the Identification Number issued by the Cultural Division of the Embassy of the State of Kuwait in all correspondence with the Embassy to facilitate identification.