Description
About the Omani Examination for Dermatology (OED)
The Omani Examination for Dermatology (OED) is focused on assessing critical thinking and decision-making of dermatology candidates to accurately diagnose and manage a wide range of patients and to analyze complex skin conditions and assess diverse symptoms with proper utilization of procedures, medications, prevention strategies, and referrals. This examination is conducted for dermatology candidates who are applying for a job in the local healthcare institutions.
Our OED question bank follows the official OMSB test blueprint for this examination, so every topic you practise matches the weighting you will meet on exam day at the Pearson VUE test centre.
Purpose of the OED
- To ensure that dermatology candidates have the competencies to practice safely.
- To be used as eligibility criteria for employment in Oman for dermatology candidates.
How to register for the OED
- Go to OMSB website: www.omsb.gov.om
- Click on “Professional Competence Affairs”
- Select Occupational Classification Testing Section
- Click on “Online Services”
- Visit Pearson VUE website to schedule, reschedule and cancel your exam (https://home.pearsonvue.com/omsb)
- Payment of examination fee: 220 USD
See our step-by-step OMSB Pearson VUE registration guide for screenshots-level detail of every booking step.
Venue of examination
a) For those residing in Oman, the venue will be at the Oman Medical Specialty Board. b) For those residing outside Oman, the examination will be conducted in Pearson VUE centers worldwide.
Release of results
The results of the examination will be emailed to the candidates via their registered email within 24 hours after completion of the examination.
Passing score
65%
Suggested references & textbooks
- Wolf, K (2012). Fitzpatrick’s Dermatology in General Medicine Vol. 2 (8th ed.). McGraw Hill.
- McKee, P. H. (Ed.). (n.d.). Pathology of One Skin with Clinical Correlations (3rd ed.). Elsevier Mosby.
- Wolff, K. (n.d.). Fitzpatrick’s Colour Atlas and Synopsis of Clinical Dermatology (6th ed.). McGraw Hill.
- Bolognia, J. L. (Ed.). (n.d.). Dermatology E-dition (2nd ed.). Mosby.
- Spitz, J. (n.d.). Genodermatosis: A Clinical Guide to Genetic Skin Disorders (2nd ed.). Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins.
- James, W. D., Berger, T. G., & Elston, D. M. (Eds.). (n.d.). Andrews’ Diseases of the Skin: Clinical Dermatology (10th ed.). Saunders.
- Mann, M. W., Berk, D. R., Popkin, D. L., & Bayliss, S. J. (Eds.). (n.d.). Handbook of Dermatology: A Practical Manual. Wiley-Blackwell.
- Sterry, W., Pauss, R., & Burgdorff, W. (Eds.). (n.d.). Thieme Clinical Companions Dermatology. Thieme Medical Publishers.
- McKee, P. H. (n.d.). Essential Skin Pathology. Elsevier Science Health Science div.
- Elston, D. M., & Ferringer, T. (Eds.). (n.d.). Dermatopathology: Requisites in Dermatology. Saunders- Elsevier.
- Eichenfield, L. F., Frieden, I. J., & Esterly, N. B. (Eds.). (n.d.). Neonatal Dermatology (2nd ed.). Saunders- Elsevier.
- Elder, D. E. (Ed.). (n.d.). Lever’s Histopathology of the Skin (9th ed.). Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
- Calonje, J. E., Brenn, T., Lazar, A. J., & McKee, P. H. (Eds.). (n.d.). McKee's Pathology of the Skin with Clinical Correlation 2 Vol (4th ed.). Saunders.
What’s included in your subscription
- Blueprint-weighted MCQs with detailed explanations
- Topic-wise practice and performance tracking
- Access on mobile, tablet and desktop
- Instant access after payment
Source: OMSB OED examination booklet (August 2025). This is an independent preparation resource and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Oman Medical Specialty Board (OMSB), the Ministry of Health or Pearson VUE. Always confirm current details with OMSB.