MISSION  

The Residency program in Ophthalmology is intended to produce competent general Ophthalmologists that;

• Have an excellent knowledge both in general ophthalmology as well as in subspecialties.
• Have excellent clinical and surgical skills.
• Have the capability of conducting research activities.
• Have excellent medical ethics, values and attitude
• Have skills of becoming a better teacher and leader in his/her community.

VISION

To graduate confident, well-trained, and competent ophthalmologists, who are well-oriented to the problems and needs of the community in Oman, and have the knowledge, skills and attitude to independently manage clinical and surgical ophthalmic problems, conduct research, and teach.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

The Residency program in Ophthalmology will incorporate the six general competencies for residents as endorsed by the ACGME (Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education) considered relevant to the practice of Ophthalmology in Oman;

• Patient care
• Medical knowledge
• Practice-based learning and improvement
• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Professionalism
• System based practice

PARTICIPATING TEACHING CENTRES

The training will be conducted mainly at 2 hospitals;

• Al-Nahda Hospital
• Sultan Qaboos University Hospital (SQUH)
• In addition, any centre considered to meet the accreditation requirements of OMSB will participate in the training program.

	CURRICULUM
	Ophthalmology Information BOOKLET

CONTACT COORDINATOR  

Suzette D. Visda
Medical Coordinator, Ophthalmology
Office No: (968) 24499252 ext. 117
E-mail address: ophthalmology@omsb.org