Introduction  

Core Training in Orthopedics is the initial period of postgraduate training required to acquire knowledge, skills and attitudes relating to the practice of orthopedic surgery.

This is the period after their undergraduate year and internship where proper clinical expertise is introduced to the residents. During their training they will be gradually and systematically be exposed to all the facets of Orthopedics and Trauma care.

The main aims of the orthopedic residency program is to

• Provide comprehensive and specialized training to the residents in Orthopedics and Trauma, and become caring experienced and skillful orthopedic surgeons.
• Provide an adequate environment for teaching and learning
• Provide a fair review for the trainees
• Ensure the program evaluation methods are fair and open to criticism.
• Ensure that clinical interventions are carried out and appropriately documented. (appropriate investigations)
• Provide patient education and counseling, covering health status, test results, medical processes, and discharge planning. (proper communication skills)
• Monitor medications to effectively provide appropriate drug therapy and treatment plans, thus ensuring positive patient outcomes.
• Become proficient in the non-operative and operative management of patients. (proper communication skills)
• Become full oriented on how to deliver a cost effective health care
• Assist in surgery

The Participating Training Centers

• Khoula Hospital
• Armed Forces Hospital
• Sultan Qaboos University Hospital
• Nizwa Hospital – proposed training center in the future
• Sohar Hospital – proposed training center in the future

CONTACT COORDINATOR  

Ms. Shella
Medical Coordinator
Office No: (968) 24499252 ext. 176
E-mail address: Orthopedics@omsb.org