Saudi Board Part One Examination – Internal Medicine
Real exam: 150 questions · Confirm with the exam body · Pass mark: 65%
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750 Saudi Board Internal Medicine Part 1 questions across 12 domains. The largest is Cardiology, 12% of the exam. Every question comes with an answer explanation.
- 150 questions in 90 minutes per site supplementary practice session
- 750 questions covering the main scoring topics, with explanations
- 65% pass mark, with targeted practice on your weak spots
See the gap to your target score Practise the units costing you the most marks Supplementary practice
Every option explained so you understand why
What you get
- 750questions in the bankPractise with the answer shown right away, or sit a full timed mock
- 12unitsSplit by the exam syllabus
Unit map
- 01Ambulatory Care8 questions
- 02Cardiology18 questions
- 03Critical Care8 questions
- 04Endocrinology15 questions
- 05Gastroenterology18 questions
- 06Hematology12 questions
- 07Infectious Diseases15 questions
- 08Nephrology12 questions
- 09Neurology9 questions
- 10Oncology7 questions
- 11Pulmonary Diseases15 questions
- 12Rheumatology13 questions
Exam facts
Saudi Board Part One Examination – Internal Medicine — Number of questions: 150 questions. Exam time: Confirm with the exam body. Pass mark: 65%. Exam fee: Registration is automatic and free for eligible trainees. Source: Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS) (Last verified: 2026-11-09). Question bank: A site supplementary practice session of 150 questions in 90 minutes with a result for every unit, plus 750 explained questions across 12 units, every option explained, a review of your mistakes, and two ways to practise: see the answer right away, or sit a full timed mock. Free questions: a 10-question diagnostic test covering the main units, no sign-up; at the end we compare your score with the pass mark and show your weakest units.
- Exam language
- English
- Number of questions
- 150 questions Source
- Exam time
- Confirm with the exam body
- Pass mark
- 65% Source
- Exam fee
- Registration is automatic and free for eligible trainees Source
Last verified: 2026-11-09
Where other sources differ
- The current blueprint covers 2024–2027; each section may vary by ±5%.
How to register
- The system registers you automatically once you have completed nine months of training in a Saudi Board programme with valid registration.
- You are notified of the date and city on Mumaris+, and can request a change of city.
- The exam is held once a year, and you have a maximum of four attempts.
Exam body
Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS): Official website: Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS)
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are in Part One and what is the pass mark?
150 single-best-answer questions, plus up to 10% unscored pretest items. The pass mark is 65%; it can be lowered one mark at a time to a floor of 60% if fewer than 70% pass, according to the published blueprint.
Can I try Saudi Board Internal Medicine Part 1 questions for free?
Yes. Free questions: a 10-question diagnostic test covering the main units, no sign-up; at the end we compare your score with the pass mark and show your weakest units. The free practice test page lists the same questions with answers and an explanation for every option. The rest of the questions and the full mock exams come with a pass from SAR 26.
What makes this Saudi Board Internal Medicine Part 1 question bank different?
Question bank: A site supplementary practice session of 150 questions in 90 minutes with a result for every unit, plus 750 explained questions across 12 units, every option explained, a review of your mistakes, and two ways to practise: see the answer right away, or sit a full timed mock. Practice questions and explanations are ready to use on your phone. Try the free questions and read the explanations before buying full access.
What does Saudi Board Internal Medicine Part 1 cover, and how is it split by section?
150 questions, split as follows: Ambulatory Care (8); Cardiology (18); Critical Care (8); Endocrinology (15); Gastroenterology (18); Hematology (12); Infectious Diseases (15); Nephrology (12); Neurology (9); Oncology (7); Pulmonary Diseases (15); Rheumatology (13). Source: Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS) exam outline.
Which language is Saudi Board Internal Medicine Part 1 in?
The exam is in English. Questions and explanations here are in Arabic and English, and you can switch language on any question with one tap.
How do I register for Saudi Board Internal Medicine Part 1?
The system registers you automatically once you have completed nine months of training in a Saudi Board programme with valid registration. You are notified of the date and city on Mumaris+, and can request a change of city.
How many times can I sit the Part One exam?
A maximum of four attempts, after which the trainee is removed from the programme.
Is this an official site, and how do I pay?
It is an independent site, not part of Qiyas, this exam's regulator or any government body, with practice questions and answer explanations. You pay once, with no automatic renewal, through Waffo Pancake (the merchant of record) by Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay or Google Pay, and your statement shows "WAFFO". If you were charged twice or the pass did not open, email support@saudiexams.com.
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- Published questions: 750. Read the explanations and references, and report any error from the question.
- Exam facts last checked against the organiser’s website: 2026-11-09. We check them again every three months and two weeks before each test.
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