MISSION
This is a five year program of structured training in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
It aims to train and graduate competent, safe, skilled and knowledgeable
specialists. At its completion, the trainee is expected to be a competent
specialist capable of functioning independently in Obstetrics and Gynecology
comparable to International Standards.
OBJECTIVES
- Consultancy competence: At the completion of training, the resident must have
the necessary knowledge, skills and attitudes for independent management of a
wide range of obstetrical and gynecological conditions. She/He must have the
ability to develop a trusting and effective partnership with female patients
necessary to achieve successful outcomes in normal and complicated pregnancies,
as well as in gynecological health and illness throughout a woman’s life.
- Communication: The resident must achieve a high level of competence in
communicating with patients and relatives, reflecting an understanding of their
psychosocial and cultural context. She/He must also develop effective oral and
written communication skills with other members of the health care team.
- Health economics: The resident must have a working knowledge of the economic
aspects of health care. She/He will understand that interventions should be
limited to situations where benefit can be reasonably expected, based on best
available evidence. The resident must have the ability to assess the efficacy,
costs, risks, benefits and reliability of diagnostic, investigative and
therapeutic interventions.
- Teaching: The resident must assume responsibility for teaching patients,
colleagues, including medical students and health professionals.
- Behaviors / Values: The resident will learn to demonstrate ethical, empathetic
and professional behavior showing an awareness of personal limitations and
seeking consultation appropriately. She/He must demonstrate leadership qualities
and the ability to co-operate with other members of the health care team.
- Critical appraisal: The resident must acquire knowledge of basic biostatistical
and epidemiological principles necessary for critical evaluation of the medical
literature especially the aspects of causation, prevention, diagnosis, prognosis
and therapy.
- Research: The resident must understand the strengths and limitations of various
research designs, and will during residency training, design and present the
results of at least one study which addresses an issue of relevance to the
specialty.
- Medical imaging: The resident must have the working knowledge necessary for
appropriate and effective utilization of medical imaging in obstetrics and
gynecology. She/He also must have extensive knowledge of the appropriate use and
interpretation of Ultrasound, CT and MRI in obstetrics and gynecology.
- Quality improvement: The resident should appreciate the value and application of
various approaches to Quality Improvement, and have participated in a medical
audit process or served on a Quality Assurance Committee.
- Ethics: The resident must have knowledge of the fundamental principles of ethics
and their application to issues in obstetrics and gynecology, particularly as
they relate to informed consent, substitute decision making and
confidentiality.
- Record keeping: Learn the importance of adequate record-keeping as a tool in
diagnosing medical problems, managing treatments and assessing quality of care.
LIST OF TRAINING CENTERS
- Royal Hospital
- Sultan Qaboos University Hospital
CONTACT SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE MEMBERS
CONTACT COORDINATOR
Mary Rose
Medical Coordinator
Office No: (968) 24499252 ext. 107
E-mail address: obgyn@omsb.org