Maternity and Children Hospital- Al-Jouf and the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS) have signed an agreement to start the Saudi post-graduate diploma program in pediatrics. The program, which was recently accredited by SCFHS, will enable the hospital to train and qualify physicians as vice doctor (specialist). Admission to the program will commence at the beginning of 2019, Allah willing, within the provisions stipulated by the agreement. The training program lasts for two years after which the physician will obtain the Saudi post-graduate diploma in pediatrics. The program will contribute to increasing the number of pediatrics specialists in the region and improving the standard of medical services provided to patients.