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Graduate medical education in Oman

OMSB Residency & Fellowship Programs

Every OMSB residency and fellowship in one place — how to get in through the OMRSE, how training is structured, and the complete Part I, Part II and fellowship exit examination blueprints, domain by domain.

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  • 20Residency programmes
  • 5Fellowship exit exams
  • 44Official blueprints decoded
  • 4–5Years of training
The journey

From graduate to OMSB specialist

OMSB is the ACGME-I sponsoring institution for graduate medical education in Oman. This is the typical route through a residency programme.

  1. SepSelection examOMRSE — 150 MCQs, 2 h 45 min (dental programmes: MFDS)
  2. Nov–DecApplyUp to two local programmes plus one international, via the OMSB e-portal
  3. Jan–FebInterviewShortlisted applicants meet the Education Committee
  4. Apr–MayMatching & resultsRanked by performance and available seats
  5. 1 SepR1 startsAnnual in-training exams every year
  6. R2Part IWritten exam — must pass before R4 (max. 3 attempts)
  7. Final yearPart IIWritten then clinical exam
  8. DoneSpecialty certificate“Oman Medical Specialty Board in …”
Residency programmes

Choose a programme

Anatomical Pathology ACGME-I accredited (Histopathology) Duration: see OMSB Part I · 18 domains Part II · 18 domains View blueprint Anesthesia ACGME-I accredited Part II in R5 Part I · 11 domains Part II · 15 domains View blueprint Clinical Biochemistry OMSB programme (non-ACGME-I) Duration: see OMSB Part I · 16 domains Part II · 16 domains View blueprint Dermatology ACGME-I Foundational accreditation 4 years Part I · 14 domains Part II · 14 domains View blueprint Emergency Medicine ACGME-I accredited 5 years Part I · 17 domains Part II · 22 domains View blueprint Family Medicine ACGME-I accredited 4 years Part I · 21 domains Part II · 20 domains View blueprint General Dentistry OMSB programme (non-ACGME-I) Duration: see OMSB Part I · 9 domains Part II · 9 domains View blueprint General Surgery ACGME-I accredited 5 years Part I · 14 domains Part II · 20 domains View blueprint Hematopathology ACGME-I Foundational accreditation Duration: see OMSB Part I · 4 domains Part II · 9 domains View blueprint Internal Medicine ACGME-I accredited 4 years (+1 year possible) Part I · 12 domains Part II · 12 domains View blueprint Medical Microbiology ACGME-I Foundational accreditation Duration: see OMSB Part I · 11 domains Part II · 11 domains View blueprint Neurology New OMSB programme Duration: see OMSB Part I · 13 domains Part II · pending View blueprint Obstetrics and Gynecology ACGME-I accredited Duration: see OMSB Part I · 10 domains Part II · 11 domains View blueprint Ophthalmology ACGME-I accredited 5 years Part I · 10 domains Part II · 9 domains View blueprint Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery OMSB programme (non-ACGME-I) 4 years Part I · 5 domains Part II · 5 domains View blueprint Orthopedic Surgery ACGME-I accredited 5 years Part I · 15 domains Part II · 14 domains View blueprint Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery ACGME-I accredited 5 years Part I · 7 domains Part II · 10 domains View blueprint Pediatrics ACGME-I accredited 4 years Part I · 6 domains Part II · 19 domains View blueprint Psychiatry ACGME-I accredited 5 years Part I · 14 domains Part II · 12 domains View blueprint Radiology ACGME-I accredited 5 years Part I · 8 domains Part II · 13 domains View blueprint
Fellowships

Fellowship exit examinations

Fellowships are open to specialists who have completed residency and hold a specialty certificate. Each ends with a written exit examination.

Adult Clinical Hematology Fellowship exit exam 2 hours 30 minutes for MCQs & 3 hours for SAQs24 categories View blueprint Medical Genetics Fellowship exit exam 2 hours 30 minutes for MCQs & 1 hour 15 minutes for SAQs10 categories View blueprint Otology Fellowship exit exam 2 hours 30 minutes3 categories View blueprint Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship exit exam 2 hours 30 minutes18 categories View blueprint Pediatric Intensive Care Fellowship exit exam 2 hours 30 minutes12 categories View blueprint

Admission requirements

  • MBBS/MD or equivalent and a completed internship
  • Pass the OMRSE (or MFDS for dental programmes)
  • Pass the interview with the Education Committee
  • Three consultant recommendation letters
  • Non-Omanis: full financial sponsorship, good standing, non-conviction and Dataflow-verified certificates

Examination rules

  • In-training exams: pass mark 50% (R1–R2) and 60% (R3+), with a re-sit
  • Part I: maximum three attempts, re-sits within one year
  • Part I must be passed to progress from R3 to R4
  • Part II: written, then clinical; first sitting in the last six months of training
  • Part II fees are paid by the physician or sponsor

Training sites

  • Sultan Qaboos University Hospital
  • Royal Hospital
  • Armed Forces Hospital
  • Khoula Hospital
  • Al Nahdha Hospital
  • Al Massara Hospital
  • Plus MOH regional hospitals and health centres

Sources: OMSB Written Examination Section blueprints, OMSB admission & registration pages, OMSB training bylaws and Part I & II examination rules. Rules and dates change — always confirm with OMSB ([email protected]).