Dermatology
Providing state of the art professional training in the field of Dermatology and its subspecialties in order to produce skilled, competent, and knowledgeable dermatologist who can perform duties safely and effectively with essential responsibilities and attitudes. The trained professional should attain capabilities to be a leader in training the future generation.
To produce a competent knowledgeable dermatologist capable of functioning independently after successfully completing an approved educational program and an evaluation, including an examination process designed to assess the competencies; Medical Knowledge, Interpersonal and Communication Skills, Professionalism, Practice Based Learning and Improvement, System Based Practice and Patient Care. These competencies are incorporated into Dermatology Residency Training Program. All Residents will be evaluated based on these competencies to provide high quality care in Dermatology. To provide an educating environment that will promote high quality education in both knowledge and practical skills and in addition, to achieve a trend towards medical research.
Upon satisfactory completion of residency training in Dermatology, the doctor will be competent to undertake comprehensive medical practice in that specialty in a professional manner, unsupervised and independently and/or within a team, in keeping with the needs of the healthcare system. Duration of the Residency Training Program 4-year Residency Training Clinical Rotations 1st Year Residency consists of General Dermatology, Plastic Surgery, Clinical Genetics, Infectious Disease, Emergency Meidcine and others. 2nd-4th Year Resident include extensive training in General Dermatology as well as subspecialties like Dermatosurgery & Laser, Subspecialties I and II (Phototherapy, Contact Dermatitis, Psoriasis, Genodermatosis and Blistering Diseases, Pediatric Dermatology) Dermatopathology, Advanced Dermatosurgery and others. Training Centers Al Nahdha Hospital Sultan Qaboos University Hospital Armed Forces Hospital Seeb Polyclinic Bausher Polyclinic Minimum Requirements for Admission Must pass both OMSB and Dermatology Selection Exam (MCQ’s) set by Education Committee members. Pass the personal interview done by selected Education Committee members.
OMSB General Assessment Tools
In-Training Assessment Report (ITAR)
Case-Based Discussion (CBD)
Evaluation of Presentation
MINI-CEX
Multisource Feedback (360 degree)
Consultant/Trainer Evaluation
Rotation Evaluation
Procedural Skills
Journal Club
Research Block
Progression Criteria:
The promotion of the resident from next residency level should be determined by:
Passed the End of Year Examination.
Achieved satisfactory overall evaluations and clinical performance on all rotation blocks.
Passed the OMSB Part I to be able to be promoted to R4 residency level.
Examinations:
End of Year Examination
Progression to next residency level
Residents who failed the exam must take the re-sit exam.
Residents who failed the re-sit exam is not eligible to progress to another residency year level.
OMSB Part I Examination
To be given to the residents during R2 level.
Must pass the exam in order to be promoted to R4 level.
Certicate of Completion of Training to be given once passed.
OMSB Part II Examination
Specialty Certificate exam
Optional Examinations: Arab Board I and II (written and clinical) and other International Examinations.
DERMATOLOGY RESIDENCY TRAINING PROGRAM ACADEMIC PLANS
Meetings:
Education Committee Meetings
Subcommittees Meetings
Teaching and Practical Sessions: (every Monday full day release)
Academic Teaching Day
Simulation Sessions
Mandatory Workshops and Preconference and Conference:
Dermatopathology - R1-R4
Dermatosurgery and Laser - R2-R4
Basic Science - R1-R4
Dermatoscope - R2-R4
Mohs Surgery - R3-R4
Muscat Derm Preconference and Conference - R1-R4
OMSB Resident Development Workshops
R1 level (during Orientation week)
Infection Prevention and Control
Professionalism
Communication Skills Part I
Evidence-Based Medicine
Medical Ethics
Resident as Teacher Part I
R2 level
Patient Safety and Quality Management
R3 level
Communication Skills Part II
Resident as Teacher Part II
Residents' Evaluation/Assessment
Six-Monthly Evaluation
Annual Evaluation
Program's Event
Specialty Research Day - in preparation for OMSB Research Day
Faculty and Residents Specialty Retreat Day
Program Director:
Dr. Ahmed Mohammed Humaid Al Waily, SQUH
Associate Program Directors:
Dr. Aisha Abdullah Ali Al Ali, Al Nahdha Hospital
Dr. Buthaina Hashil Mohammed Al Musalhi, SQUH
Members:
Dr. Ana Maria Anido Serrano, SQUH
Dr. Abdullah Hamood Issa Al Taie, Al Nahdha Hospital
Dr. Abla Abdullah Humaid Al Ismaili, Al Nahdha Hospital
Program Medical Executive:
Rocel Napalcruz
Program e-mail:
Office number:
24181124