Doctors enrol for residency, general foundation programmes

Muscat: Oman Medical Specialty Board (OMSB) on Sunday organised a welcoming activity via video-communication as part of the orientation day for 134 newly enrolled doctors in the residency training programmes for the 2020/2021 academic year and 144 doctors in the General Foundation Programme.
The orientation started with an introductory video presentation of the OMSB, followed by a welcoming speech by Dr. Hilal bin Ali Al Sabti, OMSB Executive President.
Dr. Hood bin Abdullah Al Abri, Vice President for Academic Affairs gave a presentation including an overview of graduate studies in the Board and the differences and similarities between university education in medical colleges and advanced education in medical specialities, as well as preparing doctors for advanced medical education through introducing them to the basics and methods used in advanced medical training, and motivating doctors to strive and excel in residency training programmes.
The programme concluded with a discussion to answer the inquiries of doctors joining the Board and the training programmes.
The induction programme contained several lectures and workshops aiming at giving a comprehensive idea of the training in the Board and the assessment and evaluating methods of doctors during their training programs.
A short film was screened offering general recommendations to doctors, and an introductory presentation was given about the Medical Simulation and Skills Development Centre.
Among the other topics discussed are the Board’s program for scientific research methodology, the scholarship system for advanced training abroad, as well as training doctors on using the electronic library and introducing its most important sources and related information databases, and the electronic management system for residents and doctors.