40 Medical Resident Positions at Laayoune Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy

A Career Opportunity for Medical Residents in Laayoune

The Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy in Laayoune, under Ibn Zohr University, has announced a competition to recruit 40 contract medical residents. These positions are open to physicians holding a doctorate in general medicine who wish to specialize in various medical and surgical fields within a leading academic institution in southern Morocco.

Details of Available Positions

The forty positions are distributed across three main specialty groups, providing diverse options for physicians entering the specialization phase:

• Medical Specialties: Include 24 positions in areas such as cardiology, endocrinology, radiology, psychiatry, gastroenterology, radiotherapy, medical resuscitation, and occupational medicine.
• Surgical Specialties: Comprise 14 positions in general surgery, pediatric surgery, urology, trauma-orthopedics, reconstructive surgery, vascular surgery, and ophthalmology.
• Biological Specialties: Consist of 2 positions in medical biology and pathological anatomy.

Application Requirements and Necessary Documents

Interested candidates must meet the following conditions and submit the required documents before the deadline:

• A handwritten application addressed to the Dean of the faculty.
• A copy of the national identity card.
• A copy of the doctorate in general medicine diploma.
• An equivalence certificate for foreign diplomas if applicable.
• A birth certificate extract.
• A work certificate for public servants.

The complete file must be sent in PDF format to the email address: rh.fmpl@uiz.ac.ma no later than April 27, 2026. Candidates will also need to submit the paper file on the day of the competition.

Information About the Institution and Workplace

The Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy in Laayoune is located at Quartier 25 Mars, P.O. Box 7572, Laayoune, Morocco. It is part of Ibn Zohr University, one of the most prominent academic institutions in the Guelmim-Oued Noun region, contributing to the development of the local healthcare system through the training of qualified medical professionals.

Advice for Applicants

We recommend that applicants prepare their files well in advance to avoid any delays and verify the accuracy and completeness of the required documents. It is also advisable to research the training programs offered by the faculty in the proposed specialties to better understand the nature of the work and the responsibilities assigned to residents. Remember that this opportunity represents not just a job, but a crucial step in your professional journey toward high-level medical specialization.

For more information, you can visit the faculty's website at: https://fmpg.uiz.ac.ma where you will find additional details about the competition and its conditions.