Otolaryngology (ENT)

ORL H&N residency-training program is a postgraduate training that prepares the trainees intensively to become general Otorhinolaryngologist - Head and Neck Surgeon. The residents should also have the basic knowledge and concepts related to communication disorders. After completion of the training program, residents are expected to be able to provide comprehensive evaluation and management of patients of all ages who have medical and surgical disorders related to ORL and Head and Neck.
General Goals:
To complete the training with utmost sincerity and commitment and successfully achieve the learning objectives outlined in the curriculum.
To provide the optimal services to patients following international standards.
To expose the trainees of various National Programs like National Ear Care Program in order to encourage them to contribute to preventive and therapeutic aspects of community service.


We are an autonomous body furthering the growth of human resources for health, through developing specialized physicians and assuring the competencies of healthcare professionals for a healthier and happier community. TheORL- H&N training program aims to mold the residents/trainees into proficient and knowledgeable specialty surgeons.

Leading the advancement of medical professions to ensure excellence in healthcare.
The ORL- H&N training program aims to become the leading training program in the country that cater to the needs in future decades.

Our Core Values:
We care for all
We value relationships
We connect across domains
We nurture individual creativity

Program Director

Dr. Yahya Nasser Rashid Al Badaai

Training Centers

Main Training Centers

Al-Nahdha Hospital

Sultan Qaboos University Hospital

Suhar Hospital

Nizwa Hospital

Other Participating Sites:

Royal Hospital

Khoula Hospital

Tata Memorial Center

Admission to the Residency Training Program:

Article (14) of Academic Bylaws: Requirements for acceptance in the training programs of the specialty:

TheApplicant must be a holder of a Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine & Surgery or equivalent from a recognized university. The Applicant must have completed a year of internship.

The Applicant must be medically fit for the training.

The Applicant must provide three letters of recommendation from three consultants with whom he/she has worked confirming his/her ability and capability of training.

The Applicant must submit a letter of approval from his/her sponsor confirming their permission to release him/her to join the training program of the specialty on a full-time basis.

The Applicant must pass the OMSB Selection Exam.

The Applicant must pass the interview.

After the approval of OMSB, the Education Committees may add other conditions, oral or written exams, or tests for admission. The applicants are selected as per OMSB rules & regulations and available slots.

General OMSB Evaluation Tools:

In Training Evaluation Report

Evaluation Form for Presentation

Evaluation Form of Procedural Skills

Mini-Clinical Evaluation Exercise Form (Mini- CEX)

Multisource Feedback (360-Degree Evaluation Form)

Case-Based Discussion

Journal Club Evaluation

Resident Professionalism Evaluation

Research Block Evaluation

Six Month/Annual Evaluation Form

Final In-Training Evaluation Form

Other OMSB Evaluation Tools:

Program Evaluation Form

Research Mentor Evaluation Form

Rotation Evaluation Form

Consultant/Trainer Evaluation

Program-Specific Evaluation Tools:

Direct Observation of Procedure (DOP)

Direct Observation of Skills (DOS)

ASSESSMENT AND PROGRESSION

Residents should be able to pass the following criteria in order for him/her to progress in the next level:

Should at least meets satisfactory (meets expectation) to overall in-training evaluation.

Pass the End-of-Year (written + oral) examination (R1 – R5).

End of Year Research (R2 to R5)*

Note: * End of Year Research Status – To ensure the timely completion of research project of the residents and monitoring of their research, yearly evaluation of residents’ research will be conducted in which their research evaluation score will be added as one of the components of the end of year evaluation.

The progression of residents will be based on Monthly Evaluations (Cumulative) and examination results.

The various components of examinations will contribute to the examination results as follows:

End of Year Written Examination.

End of Year Clinical (OSCE).

End of Year Research evaluation score.


Didactic/Academic Teaching

CME Lecture

Skills Lab Lecture

Simulator Training

Journal Club/Grand Rounds

Academic Teaching related to all topic presentations in the entire syllabus/learning objectives. Depending upon the complexity of the topic the presentation is assigned from year R1-R6.

As the seniority grows topics of more clinical and surgical relevance are assigned. It is to be attended by all residents irrespective of R-status.

Required year: R1-R6.

Majority of the topics in the syllabus. The syllabus is covered under a cycle of 3 years. The syllabus/topics for seminars are also highlighted in the curriculum.

Once every week (2 hours discussion).

Other Didactic Sessions

Seminars

Seminar related to all topic presentations in the entire syllabus/learning objectives. Depending upon the complexity of the topic the presentation is assigned from year R1-R6. As the seniority grows topics of more clinical and surgical relevance are assigned. It is to be attended by all residents irrespective of R-status.

Required year: R1-R6

Majority of the topics in the syllabus. The syllabus is covered under a cycle of 3 years. The syllabus/topics for seminars are also highlighted in the curriculum.

Once in 2 weeks (24 presentations in a year of 60 minutes each)

Radiology Meeting

Group discussion: X-rays, CT scans, MR scans are discussed. For R1-R2 normal scan are emphasized more for understanding the radiological anatomy. R3 onwards more and more emphasis on pathology on the images are discussed.

Required: R1-R6.

The images are identified. The residents consult the radiologist and prepare. The radiologist and the ENT faculty attend the meeting in addition to all residents.

3 sessions per month: (36 per year of 60 minutes each).

Case Discussions

Case presentations and discussion: Cases admitted for surgical and non-surgical management of special interest are presented. According to the complexity of the case, it is assigned to the resident.

Required year: R1-R6.

The case presentations are held on the bedside or in the seminar room with appropriate documentation like pictures and videos.

6 case discussion a month on average (approximately 60 per year, 1 hour each).

Morbidity & Audit

All cases who were put up for morbidity or audit discussion during a period of 1 month are discussed in this meeting attended by the majority of the members of the department and all residents. This is an excellent opportunity for learning and improving patient care.

Required year: attended by R1-R6. Presentation done by R3-R4 because at that stage he is in a position to critically analyze the reason for morbidity and how it could have been avoided.

Resident from R3-4 level is made in charge of morbidity and audit data collection by rotation. He collects the morbidity and audit issues and then the presenting resident is assigned the cases put up for discussion.

Once every month: 10-12 per year (60 minutes sessions).

Local Mandatory Program Courses

Workshop/Courses

Resident Level

Basic Otology Course

R3

Advanced Surgical Otology Course

Lectures

R1

Lecture + Hands-on

R5

FESS and Rhinoplasty Course

Lectures

R1

Lectures + Hands-on

R5

Management of Challenged Airway Course

Basic Hands-On Airway Course

R2

Advanced Hands-on Airway Course

R5

Lectures

R2

Lectures + Live surgeries

R5

Head and Neck Course with Hands‐on Cadaver Dissection

Lectures

R1

Lectures + Hands-on

R5

Basic Surgical Skills Course

R1

Program Director

Dr. Yahya Nasser Rashid Al Badaai

Associate Program Directors

Dr. Mohammed Al Washahi (SQUH)

Dr. Salma Mohammed Hamed Al Sheibani (ANH)

Members

Dr. Ammar Mohsin Juma Al Lawat

Dr. Hamdoon Humaid Said Al Naamani

Dr. Khamis Humaid Khamis Al Mufargi

Dr. Mohammed Abdullah Mubarak Al Rahbi

Dr. Subirendra Kumar

Dr. Talib Khamis Hamed Al Maqbali

Medical Program Executive

Angelica Manalo
Tel: +968 2418 1051
Email: ent@omsb.org