Doctor of Medicine (MD)

Students must demonstrate interpersonal and communication skills that facilitate effective interactions with patients and their families and other health professionals.

7. Effectively communicate and listen to patients, care givers, family, peers, community members and members of the healthcare team.
8. Demonstrate compassion and respect in patient communication.
9. Communicate effectively in groups and teams accurately and in a well-organized manner considering social and cultural characteristics.
10. Demonstrate the ability to efficiently prioritize essential from non-essential information.
11. Assure patient’s understanding of instructions, consent, and medication.
12. Maintaining accurate and comprehensive medical records

Students must demonstrate knowledge about established and evolving biomedical, clinical, and cognate (e.g., epidemiological, and social-behavioral) sciences and the application of this knowledge in patient care.

13. Describe the normal structure and function of the human body and of each of its major organ systems.
14. Explain the causes and determinants (genetic, molecular, developmental, metabolic, toxic, infectious, immunological, neoplastic, degenerative, psychosocial, traumatic) of major diseases along with other relevant epidemiological features specifically in the context of Sultanate of Oman.
15. Describe how the altered structure and function (pathology and pathophysiology) of the body and its major organ systems manifest through major diseases and conditions.
16. Evaluate lab information to arrive at a diagnosis, prognosis, or management strategies.
17. Apply the knowledge of common clinical conditions including their pathophysiology for diagnosis and management.
18. Demonstrate knowledge of the basic principles of human behavior in heath and disease.

Students must be able to provide care that is compassionate, appropriate, and effective for treating health problems and promoting health.

19. Obtain an accurate and appropriate medical history from the patient.
20. Demonstrate proper techniques in performing a complete and a symptom-focused physical examination.
21. Recognize the symptoms and clinical presentations of the common disease conditions along with standard approaches to the diagnosis and principal treatment options.
22. Perform routine clinical procedures and laboratory tests under supervision.
23. Apply principles of clinical reasoning and critical thinking to arrive at a differential/provisional diagnosis and clinical decision-making.
24. Apply the principles of pharmacotherapeutics and therapeutic decision making to the care of the individual patient.
25. Identify life threatening conditions and initiate appropriate therapy.
26. Identify and incorporate a follow up schedule into the patient care, including appropriate prevention strategies for common conditions.

Students must be able to investigate and evaluate their patient care practices, appraise, and assimilate scientific evidence, and improve their practice of medicine.

27. Demonstrate skills in locating, appraising, and integrating evidence from scientific studies for decision-making relevant to the practice of medicine.
28. Apply principles of research methodology for critical appraisal of scientific literature and for executing research projects.
29. Reflect upon educational, clinical and community experiences, to evaluate, and augment existing practices.
30. Demonstrate personal accountability by actively seeking feedback focusing on professional and personal development.
31. Take responsibility for lifelong learning to improve knowledge, skills, and practice performance.
32. Use information technology to optimize learning and care delivery.

Students must demonstrate an awareness of and responsiveness to the larger system of health care and demonstrate the skills needed to improve the health of specific populations.

33. Identify the organization of health care delivery based on primary, secondary and tertiary care.
34. Apply principles of patient safety and quality improvement to enhance patient care and promotion of patient advocacy.
35. Demonstrate collaborative teamwork skills and the ability to work effectively with other members during education and clinical practice.
36. Demonstrate an ability to integrate biomedical informatics into the care of patient and populations.
37. Recognize the medico-legal implications of clinical practice.
38. Exhibit the skills of collaborative leadership and shared decision making in the care of patients with complex and chronic diseases.