Curricula & Faculty Development


OVERVIEW

The curricula and faculty development section reviews and analyzes the curricula of all programs and provide feedback and suggestions for improvement as per OMSB standards and ACGME-I requirements. The section assists in developing new residency and fellowship programs by playing a crucial role in the process of “starting new programs”. It also provides feedback for new systems, committees, and task forces to assist with curricula & Faculty development -related issues.  The section is also responsible for design, development and conduct of faculty development activities including workshops, courses and academic review days.

 

MISSION

To assist and guide programs in the development of their curricula to ensure they meet standards and requirements for the training and education of our trainees.  To offer faculty development activities which support and augment training capabilities in provision of education to trainees.

 

VISION

To innovatively lead in curricula development and faculty development.

 

VALUES

Our values will guide our actions and describe how we will behave and work together to achieve our mission and vision.

1.    Compassion:  we are a section that cares by cultivating a culture of civility that ensures everyone is treated with respect, sensitivity, decency and empathy.

2.    Attention to details:  we apply skills that involve being thorough and accurate when accomplishing tasks. we analyze and check curricula contents to ensure meeting the standards and highlight areas for improvement

3.    Partnership, collaboration and teamwork:  we are dedicated to collegiality, collaboration, teamwork and mutual respect as we work together within and across organizational boundaries in pursuit of our mission.

4.    Professionalism:  we value honesty, integrity and ethical conduct in dealing with our trainees, faculty, staff and community we serve.

5.    Quest for excellence: we commit to doing our best by always striving to build upon and enhance what already has been achieved.

   Main Services Offered:

  • ·         Regularly review and evaluate all curricula
  • ·         Ensure the provision of requirements to develop curricula
  • ·         Provide feedback and suggestions on education-related matters regarding curricula
  • ·         Provide feedback and suggestions for new systems, committees, and taskforces to assist with curricula related issues
  • ·         Monitor curricula implementation and educational operation recognized by OMSB
  • ·         Design, develop and conduct faculty development activities
  • ·         Ensure granting equal educational opportunists to all OMSB faculty in different academic fields and specialties.   

Ms. Ragdah Al Bualy

Acting Director, Graduate Medical Education Department

 

Shamsa Al Wahaibi

Head, Curricula & Faculty Development Section

 

Khuluod Al Shuhoumi

Curricula & Faculty Development Specialist

 

Al-Ghaliya Al Shehhi
Curricula & Faculty Development Specialist

 

Arlyn R. Buraga

Medical Program Administrator

Curricula Guidelines and Processes

1.    Guidelines for Curriculum Content

            

2.  Process For Starting A New Program

 A.  Starting New Program Process



 B.  Establishing GME Training Program - Application Form


3.    Curriculum Review Process

 

List of Graduate Medical Educational Programs Curricula

 

No.

Program

General Information Link

(Requirements, Objectives, Rotations)

Medical Residency Programs

1.

Anesthesia Residency

https://omsb.gov.om/home/infoPage?id=85

2.

Dermatology Residency

https://omsb.gov.om/home/infoPage?id=88

3.

Emergency Medicine Residency

https://omsb.gov.om/home/infoPage?id=92

4.

Family Medicine Residency

https://omsb.gov.om/home/infoPage?id=91

5.

General Dentistry Residency

https://omsb.gov.om/home/infoPage?id=546

6.

Internal Medicine Residency

https://omsb.gov.om/home/infoPage?id=94

7.

Pediatrics Residency

https://omsb.gov.om/home/infoPage?id=87

8.

Psychiatry Residency

https://omsb.gov.om/home/infoPage?id=97

9.

Radiology Residency

https://omsb.gov.om/home/infoPage?id=98

Laboratory Residency Programs

1.

Anatomical Pathology Residency

https://omsb.gov.om/home/infoPage?id=93

2.

Clinical Biochemistry Residency

https://omsb.gov.om/home/infoPage?id=86

3.

Hematopathology Residency

https://omsb.gov.om/home/infoPage?id=89

4.

Medical Microbiology Residency

https://omsb.gov.om/home/infoPage?id=95

Surgical Residency Programs

1.

General Surgery Residency

https://omsb.gov.om/home/infoPage?id=99

2.

Obstetrics & Gynecology Residency

https://omsb.gov.om/home/infoPage?id=96

3.

Ophthalmology Residency

https://omsb.gov.om/home/infoPage?id=100

4.

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Residency

https://omsb.gov.om/home/infoPage?id=101

5.

Orthopedic Surgery Residency

https://omsb.gov.om/home/infoPage?id=102

6.

Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery Residency

https://omsb.gov.om/home/infoPage?id=90

Fellowship Programs

1.

Adult Cardiology Fellowship

https://omsb.gov.om/home/infoPage?id=630

2.

Medical Genetics Fellowship

3 Years Training Program

3.

Otology Fellowship

2 Years Training Program

4.

Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Fellowship

3 Years Training Program

5.

Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship

3 Years Training Program

6.

Adult Diabetes Fellowship

1 Years Training Program (under hiatus)

Medical Training Programs Recently Approved for Implementation Starting AY 2023-2024

1.

Pediatric ICU Fellowship

3 Years Training Program

2.

Adulty Clinical Hematology Fellowship

3 Years Training Program

Medical Training Programs Under Development

1.

Neurology Residency

5 Years Training Program

2.

Clinical Pathology Residency

4 Years Training Program

3.

Adult Nephrology Fellowship

3 Years Training Program 

4.

Urology Residency

5 years  Training Program

5.

Pediatric Neurology Fellowship

-

6.

Infectious Disease Fellowship

-


Graduate Medical Education Faculty Development Workshops

 

We design, develop and conduct faculty development workshops in a wide range of topics including teaching, feedback, supervision, assessment, professionalism and educational design and delivery.

 

Activities Organized by the Section

Activity

Frequency

Target Participants

Faculty Development Program

 

Workshop

Intensive discussion and activity on a particular subject or project

 

Course

A series of lectures or lessons for a particular subject

Plan per Calendar Year

OMSB Faculty and Leaders

Academic Review Day

Twice a year

Chairmen/ Program directors, OMSB Faculty (selected per subject), Resident Representative and OMSB Staff

Career & Research Forum

Annually (December)

Medical & Dental Students, Interns, GP, GFP, Resident & Faculty Representatives, OMSB Staff, and Outside Institution Representatives


How the activities are conducted?

Ø  Face-to-Face

Ø  Online

Ø  Hybrid


Online Systems Used by the Section

Ø  National E-Learning Platform (TEBYAN) - https://e-learning.omsb.gov.om/

Ø  Hakeem System - https://hakeem.omsb.gov.om/

Ø  New Innovations System (NIS)

Section Staff Contact Details:

 

Raghdah Al Bualy

Acting Director, Graduate Medical Education (GME) Department

raghdah.b@omsb.org
+968 2418 1075

 

Shamsa Al Wahaibi
Head, Curricula & Faculty Development Section & Curricula Specialist 
shamsa.w@omsb.org
+968 2418 1146


Khuluod Al Shuhoumi
Curricula & Faculty Development Specialist
khuluod.s@omsb.org

+968 2418 1185

 

Al-Ghaliya Al Shehhi
Curricula & Faculty Development Specialist
alghaliya.s@omsb.org

+968 2418 1679

 

Arlyn R. Buraga

Medical Program Administrator

arlyn.b@omsb.org

+968 2418 1014

 

 

Office Address:

Curricula & Faculty Development Section, GME Department 
3rd floor, Oman Medical Specialty Board 
P.O. Box: 1422, Postal Code: 132, Al Khoudh, Sultanate of Oman
Way no. 4443, Block no. 244, Plot no.539, Building no. 18 (Athaiba North)