Otolaryngology (ENT)

Introduction:

OHNS residency-training program is a postgraduate training that prepares the trainees intensively to become general Otorhinolaryngologist - Head and Neck Surgeon. The residents should also have the basic knowledge and concepts related to communication disorders. After completion of the training program, residents are expected to be able to provide comprehensive evaluation and management of patients of all ages who have medical and surgical disorders related to Otolaryngology - Head and Neck.


General Goals:
To complete the training with utmost sincerity and commitment and successfully achieve the learning objectives outlined in the curriculum. To provide the optimal services to patients following international standards. To expose the trainees of various National Programs like National Ear Care Program in order to encourage them to contribute to preventive and therapeutic aspects of community service.


We are an autonomous body furthering the growth of human resources for health, through developing specialized physicians and assuring the competencies of healthcare professionals for a healthier and happier community. TheORL- H&N training program aims to mold the residents/trainees into proficient and knowledgeable specialty surgeons.

Leading the advancement of medical professions to ensure excellence in healthcare.
The ORL- H&N training program aims to become the leading training program in the country that cater to the needs in future decades.

Our Core Values:
We care for all
We value relationships
We connect across domains
We nurture individual creativity

Duration of the Residency Training Program:  5 years

Training Centers:

·         Main Training Centers

1)    Al-Nahdha Hospital

2)    Sultan Qaboos University Hospital

3)    Sohar Hospital

4)    Nizwa Hospital

·         Other Participating Sites:

1)    Royal Hospital

2)    Khoula Hospital


Rotations Outline:

PG-1 Year

Rotations

Duration

General Surgery

3 Blocks

Vascular Surgery

1 Block

Plastic Surgery

1 Block

Anesthesia

1 Block

Intensive Care Unit

1 Block

Emergency Medicine

1 Block

Neurosurgery

1 Block

Selective ENT Rotation

2 Blocks

Annual Leave

1 Block

 

PG-2 Year

Rotations

Duration

Audiology

1 Block

Research (Stage 1)

1 Block

Head & Neck

3 Blocks

Rhinology

3 Blocks

Otology

3 Blocks

Selective ENT

1 Block

Annual Leave

1 Block

 

PG-3 Year

Rotations

Duration

General ENT

3 Blocks

Head & Neck

3 Blocks

Rhinology

3 Blocks

Otology

3 Blocks

Annual Leave

1 Block

 

PG-4 Year

Rotations

Duration

Research (Stage 2)

2 Blocks

Audiology

1 Block

Head & Neck

3 Blocks

Rhinology

3 Blocks

Otology

3 Blocks

Annual Leave

1 Block

 

PG-5 Year

Rotations

Duration

Head & Neck

4 Blocks

Rhinology

4 Blocks

Otology

4 Blocks

Annual Leave

1 Block

 

 Admission Criteria:

Excerpt from OMSB Residents’ information Manual, 6th Edition (Page 14).

 

Admission to the Residency Training Program:


Article (14) of Academic Bylaws:  Requirements for acceptance in the training programs of the specialty:

1.    The applicant must obtain a bachelor degree in medicine and surgery or equivalent from an accredited college or university.

2.    The applicant must complete the internship year successfully.

3.    The applicant should be medically fit.

4.    The applicant must pass the entrance examinations and interviews as well as complete the registration requirements.

 

After the approval of OMSB, the Education Committees may add other conditions, oral or written exams, or tests for admission.  The applicants are selected as per OMSB rules and regulations and available slots.

General OMSB Evaluation Tools:

In Training Assessment Report

Assessment Form for Presentation

Assessment  Form of Procedural Skills

Mini-Clinical Evaluation Exercise Form (Mini-CEX)

Multisource Feedback (360-Degree Assessment Form)

Case-Based Discussion

Journal Club Assessment 

Resident Professionalism Assessment 

Research Block Assessment 

Six Month/Annual Assessment  Form

Final In-Training Assessment  Form

Other OMSB Evaluation Tools:

Program Evaluation Form

Research Mentor Evaluation Form

Rotation Evaluation Form

Consultant/Trainer Evaluation

Resident Research Progress Evaluation

Program-Specific Evaluation Tools:

Direct Observation of Procedure (DOP)

Direct Observation of Skills (DOS)

ASSESSMENT AND PROGRESSION

The progression of residents will be based on Monthly Assessment (Cumulative) and examination results.


  • Progression Criteria Diagram


  • For successful completion of the residency program, various other components of residency training will be taken into consideration:

              a) Attendance

              b) NIS Portfolio

              c) Graded achievement of surgical competencies

              d) Completion of research project

              e) Progress of residents will also be judged according to milestones prescribed by OMSB for various levels of training.

Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Residency Training Program

CME Academic Teaching

 

     Surgical Foundation Program (SFP) Activities

Attendees:  R1

Schedule:  Tuesday from 1:30 to 5:00 PM at OMSB Medical Simulation Center


Otolaryngology (ENT) CME Activities

      CME Lecture

           Skills Lab Lecture

           Simulator Training

           Journal Club Meeting

Attendees:  R1 – R5

Schedule:  Wednesday from 1:00 to 3:00 PM at OMSB or Training Center

 

Aside from the above program’s regular CME Academic Activities, the below table shows a list of  Scholarly Activities conducted by the ENT Department in the following program training centers for which residents are to regularly and/or participate as presenters:

                      

 

Mandatory Courses:

Program-Specific Mandatory Courses

Local Workshop/Courses

Resident Level

Advanced Surgical Otology Course

§      Lectures

R2

§      Lecture + Hands on

R4 or R5

FESS and Rhinoplasty Course

§      Lectures

R2

§      Lectures + Hands on

R4 or R5

Management of Challenged Airway Course

§      Basic Hands on Airway Course

R2

§      Advanced Hands on Airway Course

R4 or R5

§      Lectures

R2

§      Lectures + Live surgeries

R4 or R5

Head and Neck Course with Hands‐on Cadaver Dissection

§      Lectures

R2

§      Lectures + Hands on

R4 or R5

Basic Surgical Skills Course

R1

 

                                                    OMSB Mandatory Workshops (Resident Development Workshops)

PGY 1

§  Communication Skills Part I

§  Medical Ethics

§  Resident as Teacher Part I

§  Infection Prevention and Control Training

§  Critical Decision Making

§ Professionalism

PGY 3

§  Resident as Teacher Part II

 

PGY 2

§  Patient Safety & Quality Management

§  Medical Law

§  Wellbeing E-Learning Program

PGY 4

§  Leadership for R4 (Optional)

 

 

Education Committee

Program Director

Dr. Salma Mohammed Hamed Al Sheibani

 

Associate Program Directors

Dr. Faisal Khamis Mubarak Al Kalbani (ANH)

Dr. Mohammed Khalfan Said Al Washahi (SQUH)

 

Members

Dr. Laila Musabah Mohammed Abdullah Al Masaoud

Dr. Hamdoon Humaid Said Al Naamani

Dr. Shaden Zakariya Yahya Al Riyami

Dr. Yahya Nasser Rashid Al Badaai

Dr. Mohammed Abdullah Mubarak Al Rahbi

Chief Resident

Medical Program Executive

Arlyn R. Buraga
Tel: +968 2418 1014
Email: ent@omsb.org