Feedback is crucial in resident clinical training, as future physicians require guidance from medical educators to advance their careers. In medical education, feedback refers to the information provided by instructors that outlines a trainee's performance in a specific activity, aiming to enhance their future performance in similar activities. There is limited research on feedback in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). This review aims to summarize the existing literature on feedback in KSA and to highlight useful articles that outline effective feedback methods in residency clinical training. It also provides suggestions for future research on feedback in Saudi Arabia. We reviewed approximately eleven Saudi articles and twenty-two international articles from the past 20 years using Google Scholar, PubMed, and ResearchGate databases. In conclusion, few studies on feedback have been conducted in Saudi Arabia; however, some have assessed residents' needs, perceptions, experiences, and satisfaction regarding feedback. Other studies have examined medical students' willingness to engage with feedback, as well as discussing the feedback process and its barriers. Consequently, we need to tailor feedback to meet the needs of our trainees, emphasizing the necessity for further research to explore feedback barriers and solutions, deliver effective feedback in clinical training, and teach residents how to become lifelong learners.

Olfat Janbi is a board-certified Family Medicine specialist (Saudi and Arab Board, 2012) with extensive experience in clinical practice, medical education, and professional training. She is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Medical Education at Warwick University, UK. Dr. Janbi is a certified SCHS Trainer of Trainers (TOT) and teaching and assessment facilitator (2023), as well as an American and Saudi BLS Instructor (2024). She also holds a Professional Diploma in Health Care Administration (2021) and a Professional Diploma in Health Care Quality and Hospital International Accreditation (2020). In addition to her clinical responsibilities in family medicine clinics, Dr. Janbi works in the King AbdulAziz Hospital training department, where she focuses on continuous professional development (CPD) and SCHS program accreditation. Since 2012, she has served as a trainer for the Saudi Board of Family Medicine and has conducted multiple TOT programs. She actively participates in academic planning, curriculum development, and delivers lectures in family medicine and medical education. A fluent English speaker and experienced lecturer, Dr. Janbi has contributed to several peer-reviewed publications as an author and co-author, reflecting her strong commitment to research and academic excellence.