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TrainingAbroad Guide

7th Edition*Last updated Dec 2019

2019

CONTENTS

I. Introduction ..........................................................................................2

II. Functions of the PR & International Cooperation Department ........... 3

III. The Higher National Committee for Advanced Medical Training ........ 4

IV. Guidelines for Postgraduate Medical Training Abroad ......................... 5

V. Important Notes ....................................................................................6

VI. Guidelines for Full Residency Training Abroad ..................................... 7

VII. Guidelines for Fellowship Abroad .........................................................8

VIII. General Requirements for Application ................................................. 9

IX. Application Process .............................................................................10

X. OMSB Application Timeline ................................................................11

XI. Ministry of Higher Education Scholarships Timeline ..........................12

XII. Our History and Initiatives ..................................................................13

XIII. Applying to Canada ............................................................................14

XIV. Canadian Universities Requirements ..................................................15

XV. Applying to United States of America .................................................16

XVI. Applying to Australia ...........................................................................17

XVII. Applying to France .............................................................................18

XVIII. Applying to United Kingdom ...............................................................19

XIX. Applying to Ireland ..............................................................................20

XX. Applying to Singapore .........................................................................21

XXI. More Opportunities ............................................................................22

XXII. IELTS ....................................................................................................23

XXIII. OET ......................................................................................................24

XXIV. Omani Cultural Attachés (as of 2019) .................................................25

Training Abroad Guide

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IntroductionThe Public Relations & International Cooperation Department of Oman Med-ical Specialty Board (OMSB) is responsible for securing postgraduate medical training opportunities abroad for Omani physicians as well as for following up

their progress and concerns while in training.


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Functions of the Public Relations & International Cooperation Department

1. Provide information about postgraduate medical training programs available in various countries.

2. Contact international institutions concerning postgraduate medical training.

3. Prepare terms and agreement memoranda with international institutions and organizations for postgraduate medical training.

4. Ensure the implementation of all terms and agreement memoranda with international institutions and organizations.

5. Ensure that periodical evaluation reports of scholars are received in coordination with the Cultural Attaché of the Omani Embassies in countries where Omani scholars are training.

6. Communicate with international organizations and scientific corporations to achieve technical cooperation with them and prepare cooperation projects.

7. Follow up the implementation of agreements, terms of memoranda and protocols with international institutions and organizations, and prepare reports on that matter.

8. Participate in arranging international conferences, which are within the scope of OMSB and collect recommendations based on these conferences.

9. Arrange visits between OMSB and international institutions or organizations in relation to postgraduate medical training.

10. Contribute in setting the National Postgraduate Medical Training Policy in Oman through the Higher National Committee for Advanced Medical Training.


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The Higher National Committee for Advanced Medical Training

The Committee was formed late in 2015 to regulate and organize the Postgrad-uate Medical Education abroad at a national level. It is headed by the Executive President of Oman Medical Specialty Board. It has members who come from different government organizations, such as:

1. Ministry of Health

2. The Armed Forces Medical Services

3. Diwan of Royal Court

4. Ministry of Higher Education

5. Sultan Qaboos University

The Remits:• Set a strategy for advanced medical training to meet the healthcare

needs of Oman

• Set a strategy for postgraduate medical training programs not offered locally in OMSB

• Set guidelines and standards for postgraduate medical training abroad

• Contribute to the Future Vision of Oman’s Health Sector 2050

• Follow up the progress of Omani doctors pursuing postgraduate medical training abroad.

• The Committee works closely with various healthcare institutions, international universities, embassies and PGME stakeholders to ensure smooth and streamlined training. The PR & International Cooperation Department in OMSB handles the administrative work of the Committee.


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Guidelines for Postgraduate Medical Training Abroad

1. The scholarship for postgraduate medical training abroad is for Omani physicians only.

2. The program applied for must be accredited in the country of training.

3. The training is preferred to take place in English-speaking countries (Canada, USA, UK, Australia, New Zealand, and Ireland), aside from France.

4. All applications will be processed through the Higher National Committee for Advanced Medical Training, which is supervised by OMSB.

5. The training applied for must be structured and clinical, i.e. residency and fellowship programs only.

6. The healthcare institutions provide OMSB with needed specialties and subspecialties.

7. The Higher National Committee for Advanced Medical Training is responsible for approving the countries and specialties in accordance to the healthcare needs in Oman.

8. The approval given to doctors is provisional. The final approval is given after the Committee reviews the institution and program where the doctor received an offer from. It is also in accordance to the availability of financial funds as specified by the Ministry of Higher Education.


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Important Notes

1. Any subsequent changes to the training (specialty, place, duration, etc.) must be communicated with the Scholarship Affairs Section for review and discussion by the Higher National Committee for Advanced Medical Training. It is recommended that the request be submitted at least 6 months prior to the date that such change is intended to take effect on.

2. Any changes to the training without prior approval from the Committee will not be approved and will lead to cancelation of financial support in relation to the scholarship.

3. Scholars who do not complete the Residency/Fellowship training abroad with no valid reason would be required to pay back all the financial expenses provided for by the OMSB or the Sponsoring institution.

4. The guidelines are subject to change contingent to the available resources or as deemed necessary.


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Guidelines for Full Residency Training Abroad

1. The application for residency abroad must take place during or after completion of internship.

2. The applicant must have passed all exams required by the country or the training institution.

3. The applicant must have passed the language proficiency test required by the country or the training institution.

4. Applicants for residency training in France must apply through the Embassy of France in Muscat. Details can be found on https://om.ambafrance.org/-French-Omani-cooperation-.

5. The training programs applied for must have an accredited curriculum in the country of training. Otherwise, the program curriculum must be provided to the Higher National Committee for Advanced Medical Training for review and approval.

6. The training program applied for must be a clinical residency training.

7. The training programs applied for must be the same as the programs offered to local trainees in that country.

8. The candidate must be eligible to hold a “License to Practice” in the country of training.


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Guidelines for Fellowship Abroad

1. The applicant must have completed a residency program and obtained a Specialty Certificate as well as Completion of Training Certificate from OMSB or equivalent.

2. The applicant must have passed all exams required by the country or the training institution.

3. The applicant must have passed the language proficiency test required by the country or the training institution.

4. The programs applied for must have accredited curriculum in the country of training. Otherwise, the program curriculum must be provided to the Higher National Committee for Advanced Medical Training for review and approval.

5. Any fellowship offered to a candidate which does not require a “License to Practice” in the country of training is not recognized as a fellowship.

6. Priority is for the Subspecialty/Fellowship Programs that are not offered locally by OMSB.


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General Requirements for Application

1. Personal Statement (reason for choosing the specialty being applied for)

2. Curriculum Vitae (updated)

3. Copy of Bachelor and MD (or equivalent) Degrees in Arabic and English

4. Transcript of Academic Records (English)

5. Internship Certificate

6. Certificate of Completion of Training (for Fellowship applicants)

7. Specialty Certificate (for Fellowship applicants)

8. Postgraduate Qualifications

9. Scores of International Qualifying Exams (MCCEE/MCCQE1, USMLE, AMC Exam, etc.)

10. Valid Proof of English Language Proficiency, if necessary (IELTS or OET)

11. Valid Proof of French Language Proficiency (for applicants to France)

12. Three Recommendation Letters from Sr. Consultants or Consultants (must not be older than 18 months)

13. Copy of passport.

Note: These requirements might change. Please refer to annual announcement for updated information..


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OMSB recently started a new joint online application system for residency and fellowship training offered locally and abroad.1. Announcement on application will be disseminated to the employers

and OMSB Education Committees, and will be posted on newspapers and social media.

2. Application is done online through the OMSB application portal. All required documents must be uploaded to the system.

3. Applicants for residency training in France must apply directly through the Embassy of France in Muscat (https://om.ambafrance.org/-French-Omani-cooperation-).

4. Shortlisted applicants might be invited for interview.

5. Provisional approval will be given to eligible candidates for the purpose of obtaining an offer for residency or fellowship training abroad.

6. Validity of the provisional approval is until 31st December of the same year, wherein candidates must obtain a Final Offer Letter, with the assistance of Scholarship Affairs Office.

7. The Higher National Committee for Advanced Medical Training will review the offers to ensure that they meet the standards and requirements.

8. Eligible candidates who obtained an Offer should then apply for Scholarship of the Ministry of Higher Education, through their online application portal.

Application Process


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OMSB Application Timeline

P.s.P.s. The above dates are tentative. Please observe the announcements made each year


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Ministry of Higher Education Scholarships Timeline

P.s.P.s. The above dates are tentative. Please observe the announcements made each year


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Our History and Initiatives


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Applying to Canada (Residency/Fellowship)

Requirements:residency:residency: All Residency Training Programs (PY1) in Canada require either

MCCEE or MCCQE1 upon application. *Subspecialty Residency Programs (PGY4) in some universities (Dalhousie and Manitoba) require either MCCEE or MCCQE1 upon application.

MCCEE (Medical Council of Canada Evaluating Examination) MCCQE (Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examination)

For information on the exams and to book your exam, please visit the website of the Medical Council of Canada https://mcc.ca/.

The actual exam can be done at our Prometric Testing Center. Please contact them through phone no.: 24181660 and /or email: [email protected]

fellowship:fellowship: All Fellowship Training Programs in Canada require a Specialty Certificate

IELTSIELTS: Some universities (Alberta, British Columbia, Calgary, and Manitoba) require IELTS with score of at least 7.0 in each component with an overall score of at least 7.0.

Notes: Application to Canadian Universities must be done through an authorized organization such as OMSB and SQU. Please ensure that your application file is complete.


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Canadian Universities Requirements

University Residency Fellowship

Alberta MCCEE or MCCQE Part 1 & IELTS Specialty Certificate & IELTS

British Columbia MCCEE or MCCQE Part 1 & IELTS Specialty Certificate & IELTS

Calgary MCCEE or MCCQE Part 1 & IELTS Specialty Certificate & IELTS

Manitoba MCCEE or MCCQE Part 1 & IELTS Specialty Certificate & IELTS

Dalhousie MCCEE or MCCQE Part 1 Specialty Certificate

McGill MCCEE or MCCQE Part 1 Specialty Certificate

McMaster MCCEE or MCCQE Part 1 Specialty Certificate

Ottawa MCCEE or MCCQE Part 1 Specialty Certificate

Queen’s MCCEE or MCCQE Part 1 Specialty Certificate

Toronto MCCEE or MCCQE Part 1 Specialty Certificate

Western MCCEE or MCCQE Part 1 Specialty Certificate

Notes: Other specific requirements may be required depending on the program applied for.


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Applying to United States of America(Residency/Fellowship)

Requirements:residency:residency: All Residency Training Programs (PGY1) in USA require USMLE

Steps 1, 2 CK (Clinical Knowledge) and CS (Clinical Skills).fellowshipfellowship: Fellowship Training Programs in USA require USMLE Steps 1, 2 and 3.

Information on the abovementioned exams can be found in https://www.usmle.org/

Notes: *Application to universities in USA is done online. Details on the application process, timeline and fees, as well as other important information can be found in the ECFMG Website: https://www.ecfmg.org/applicant-portal.html

*ECFMG registration is mandatory for any Residency/Fellowship post.

*To search for accredited training programs in USA, you may visit this link: https://apps.acgme.org/ads/public/programs/search


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Applying to Australia (Residency/Fellowship)

Requirements:residency/basic residency/basic training:training:

AMC (Australian Medical Council) MCQ Exam and OET/IETS (Academic) are required.

fellowship/advanced fellowship/advanced training:training:

Specialty Certificate and OET/IELTS (Academic) are required

Here are useful links to know more details on application process and requirements:1. https://www.amc.org.au/assessment/amc-portfolio/

2. https://www.amc.org.au/assessment/pathways/

3. https://www.racp.edu.au/trainees/basic-training

4. https://www.medicalboard.gov.au/Registration/International-Medical-Graduates.aspx

To search for accredited training institutions for both Basic and Advanced Training, you may refer to this link:https://www.racp.edu.au/trainees/accredited-sites

english proficiency english proficiency requirement:requirement:

Either of the two tests is acceptable.

occupational english occupational english test (OET)test (OET)

The required score is at least B in all components

international english international english language testing language testing system (IELTS)system (IELTS)

The required score is at least 7.0 in each component with an overall score of at least 7.0

For more information on the English Proficiency Requirement, you may refer to this link: https://www.ahpra.gov.au/Registration/Registration-Standards/English-language-skills.aspx


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Applying to France (Residency Training Only)

The French-Omani Commission was established to provide Omani doctors with opportunities to obtain specialization training in France.

Conditions for Applications:• To be an Omani citizen• To be a medical doctor• To be less than 33 years old

Application for France is announced annually in January on the website of the Embassy of France in Muscat: https://om.ambafrance.org/-Embassy-of-France-in-Muscat-

Notes: Notes: 1. Application for France is announced annually in January through the Embassy of

France in Muscat https://om.ambafrance.org/-French-Omani-cooperation-. 2. Simply follow the instructions for submission of application.3. Application period is from January to March each year.4. The applicant must apply through the OMSB Application System for scholarship.5. Doctors who are undergoing Residency Training in France may apply for Fellowship

Training in France while in their last year of training.


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Applying to United Kingdom (Fellowship Only)

The Fellowship training being applied for should require registration to the General Medical Council (GMC). Otherwise, it will not be recognized and therefore, will not be considered.

Application is done through the Medical Training Initiative Scheme (MTI).

Minimum Criteria for acceptance onto the MTI Scheme:• Appropriate postgraduate qualification (Part 1 College exam or equivalent)• Three years minimum postgraduate experience (Four for Royal College

Obstetrics and Gynecology).• Appropriate postgraduate experience including 1 year internship• IELTS with at least 7.0 in each of the testing areas and no less than 7.5

overall of the academic test, or OET with a grade of B or above in each testing area.

For more information on Medical Training Initiative Scheme, you may refer to this link: https://www.aomrc.org.uk/medical-training-initiative/

For more information on Registration to GMC, you may refer to this link: https://www.gmc-uk.org/registration-and-licensing/join-the-register.

Note: A valid IELTS or OET is required upon application.


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Applying to Ireland (Fellowship Only)

The OMSB has collaboration with the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland (RCPI) as well as with the College of Anesthetists of Ireland (CAI). However, applications that are not covered by the aforementioned Colleges could be sent to other respective Colleges as well.

Requirements 1. Have completed primary medical degree.

2. Have completed a structured internship.

3. Have completed a four/five-year Residency Program and incorporated examinations.

4. Have at least one year’s experience post-Residency training in the chosen specialty.

5. Be eligible to be registered with the Irish Medical Council.

6. IELTS overall band score of 7.0 with no less than 6.5 in each of the four domains or OET with a minimum score of B in all four domains.

Note: In addition to the general entry requirements listed above, certain Fellowships have additional specific requirements.

For more information on programs offered by RCPI, you may refer to this link: https://www.rcpi.ie/training/international-training-opportunities/

For more information on programs offered by CAI, you may refer to this link: https://www.anaesthesia.ie/training/international-fellowship-programme/

You may also refer to this link for information, other than the aforementioned: http://www.medicalcareers.ie/international-graduates/


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Applying to Singapore(Fellowship Only)

Singapore Medical Council (SMC):In order to undertake hands-on training in Singapore, conditional registration to the SMC is required, which allows the doctor for a Fellowship post of up to 36 months.

In order to be eligible for conditional registration, doctors must hold member-ship exams such as MRCP, MRCS, MRCOG etc.

Note: For more information about the General Requirements for Conditional Registration, please visit: http://www.smc.gov.sg/

Sr. Name Link

1. Postgraduate Medical Institute http://www.pgmi.com.sg

2. SingHealth http://www.singhealth.com.sg

3. Singapore General Hospital http://www.sgh.com.sg

4. KK Women›s and Children›s Hospital

http://www.kkh.com.sg

5. Singapore Medical Council http://www.smc.gov.sg/

National Healthcare Group https://corp.nhg.com.sg/Pages/

default.aspx

National University Health

System(NUHS)

http://nuhs.edu.sg/

Useful Links:Useful Links:


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More Opportunities(Study Leaves)

An alternative optiAn alternative option to a scholarship is a “Study Leave” where the doctor, if approved by the Employer, continues to receive salary during the study. However, all expenses relating to the study is self-funded. The candidate must obtain a final acceptance from the university and must provide full information of the program such as the curriculum. OMSB’s role will be to evaluate the program and provide a feedback from an academic and training point of view. The final approval is given by the employer of the doctor.

The following are some suggested institutions for Study Leaves:

Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust (RWT) (UK):Royal Wolverhampton Trust offered to Omani doctors training positionsthat offer training with no tuition fees, or nominal administrative fees: www.royalwolverhampton.nhs.uk/

Applying to Saudi Arabia (Residency/Fellowship):Saudi Admission Examination (SAE) is required upon application, as well as Saudi Admission Examination (SAE) is required upon application, as well as registration to Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS).registration to Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS).

For more information please visit: http://scfhs.org.sa

Applying to Qatar (Residency/Fellowship)Applicants must have passed one of the following examinations to qualify for application:

• USMLE Step 2CK

• IFOM-CSE

• MCCCE and MCCQE Part 1 exams

For more information, please visit:https://www.hamad.qa/EN/Pages/default.aspx

Note:Note: These opportunities are either self-funded or partially funded. These opportunities are either self-funded or partially funded.


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IELTS

What is IELTS?It is the International English Language Testing System. It conforms to the high-est international standards of language assessment. It tests the four language skills – listening, reading, writing and speaking.

How to apply for and when to take the IELTS?

Please refer to: https://www.ielts.org/

Country Listening Writing Reading Speaking Overall

Australia 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0

UK 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.5

Ireland 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5 7.0

NewZealand

7.5 7.0 7.0 7.5 7.5

Canada 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0

Note: This is subject to change in accordance with the rules of the Medical Councils. For updated information, please visit the Medical Council websites of these countries.

*Last updated: October 2019


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OET

What is OET? The Occupational English Test is a language test for health practitioners who are qualified to practice in one country and wish to gain provisional reg-istration to practice their profession in another country which has an En-glish-speaking context. The test assesses English language proficiency as it is used in medical and health professions.

OET candidates gain a pass by achieving an A or B in each of the four subtests:

When and where to take the test? The OET is administered by the OET Centre up to ten times a year in over 40 locations around the world.

Please visit this link for test venues: https://www.occupationalenglishtest.org/

How to register for the OET? To register, you must apply online in the OET website. The OET Centre accepts payment by credit card online, bank cheque, money order or AEI-NOOSR through its ASDOT program. Debit cards cannot be used to pay online.

How to prepare for the OET? For a list of preparatory course providers and for more information, please visit the OET website:

http://www.occupationalenglishtest.org


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Country Personnel In-Charge

USA

Dr. Talal M. Al Balushi, Ph.D. Dr. Talal M. Al Balushi, Ph.D. Cultural division 8381, Old Courthouse Rd Suite 130, Vienna, VA 22182, USA

Tel: 571-722-0000Fax: 571-722-0001http://www.omani.info

United Kingdom

Dr. Musallam Taman AL-AmriDr. Musallam Taman AL-AmriWinchester house 6th Floor, 259-269 Old Marylebone Road London NW1 5RA

Tel: +44 2078 383853 Fax:+44 2075 846435http://omancao.org.uk/en/

Australia

Mr. Humood Al WardiMr. Humood Al WardiPO Box 7174 Melbourne 8004, Australia

Tel: 613 98204096 613 98204098Fax: 613 98204076Email: [email protected]: www.oman.org.au

Singapore Mr. Zakariya Hamed Al SaadiMr. Zakariya Hamed Al Saadi600 North Bridge Road, 04-03-/0 Parkview SQuare Singapore 188778

Email: [email protected]

Omani Cultural Attachés (as of 2019)

CONTACT INFORMATION:

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PR & International Cooperation DepartmentOman Medical Specialty Board

Way No. 4443, Block 244Bldg.18, Plot 404North Al Athaiba

Muscat, Oman

Phone: +968 241810581047/ 1012/ 1039/ 1106

Email: [email protected]

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