MISSION
- Residency programme in Histopathology intends primarily to prepare Omani Medical
graduates to become medical experts in the field of Histopathology and
Cytopathology, dedicated to patient care.
- The training will be designed in such a way that the residents will also be good
communicators, collaborators with problem solving skills and laboratory managers
well versed in total quality management of clinical laboratories.
- At the end of the programme, Sultanate of Oman will have specialists committed
to scholarly practice of Pathology observing medical ethics and dedicated to
lifelong learning and development of the country's health care.
VISION
The residency programme in Histopathology aspires to produce histopathologists of
international standard whose main function will be to provide state of the art
diagnostic service in surgical pathology to support patient care. By continuing
professional development and through research in the field, these pathologists
will also contribute to keep the standard of the health care system of the
country.
OBJECTIVES
At the end of the programme, the resident should be competent to undertake
responsibilities in Histopathology Laboratory Services with regard to the
following:
I. Develop knowledge and skills in diagnostic histo-cytopathology to:
- Identify and differentiate visual clues to independently report on routine
histopathology samples including frozen sections and on cytopathology samples.
- Be able to choose, limit and interpret further tests such as histochemistry,
immuno-histochemistry, electron microscopy, cytogenetics, etc. to the right
sample.
- Offer expert opinion or guidance on patient management to clinician through
multi-disciplinary meetings.
- Offer guidance regarding choice of and limitations of biopsy material.
- Perform autopsies, identify gross and microscopic abnormalities, interpret them
to find cause of death.
- Be able to take photographs including photomicrography.
- Know self limitations and when to seek second opinion for safe medical practice.
II. Develop sufficient knowledge in laboratory procedures to:
- Have thorough knowledge regarding basic laboratory procedures, special
techniques including histo- and immuno-histochemical stains and
immunofluorescent techniques.
- Be able to troubleshoot problems in accession, staining/artifact etc to ensure
high quality material for interpretation and reporting. I
III. Develop skills and attitude to be a good communicator to:
- Maintain good interpersonal relationship
- Be able to work as part of a team
- Discuss with clinicians on patient care
IV. Develop teaching skills and skills for research activities to:
- Teach and conduct practical demonstrations for undergraduate students.
- Learn to conduct slide seminars among peers and juniors.
- Be able to conduct short projects under supervision and to write case reports
and scientific papers.
V. Develop skills in information technology with special emphasis on its
application in laboratory and hospital to:
- Develop basic skills in handling and using Hospital Information System related
computer system (HIMS) as well as personal computers for preparing data, charts,
presentations by powerpoint, digital photomicrography and storage, internet
search etc.
- Know and understand telepathology.
VI. Procure basic knowledge on ethical and legal aspects pertaining to clinical
practice to:
- Know the rules and regulations pertaining to the country and its culture.
- Understand the emotional and practical implications of a diagnosis on a patient.
- Conduct oneself according to the social norms of the country.
VII. The ability to be a good laboratory manager to:
- Manage staff by learning to assess manpower, to write job description and to
organize staff pattern.
- Manage stock/equipments by developing knowledge in indenting materials and
equipments, in choosing and calibrating equipments and in preventive
maintenance.
- Maintain health and safety in the laboratory.
- Supervise quality control activities and audits.
LIST OF TRAINING CENTERS
- Royal Hospital
- Sultan Qaboos University Hospital
- Khoula Hospital
- Armed Forces Hospital
- Royal Oman Police
- Sohar University
CONTACT SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE MEMBERS
CONTACT COORDINATOR
Xyllene Grace Reynaldo
Medical Coordinator
Office No: (968) 24499252 ext. 123
E-mail address: histopathology@omsb.org