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Oman offers a quieter, more traditional alternative to the faster-paced Gulf hubs — tax-free income, a genuinely multicultural expatriate medical community, and a healthcare system investing heavily in both public and private capacity. For doctors who want Gulf-level earning potential without the intensity of Dubai or Riyadh, Oman is often the more livable choice, with a lower cost of living and a well-established path for both GPs and specialists. The Oman Medical Specialty Board (OMSB) oversees two distinct routes: Track A for licensing to practice, and Track B for joining residency training programs.
Track A
Licensing (OC)
Track B
OMSB Residency
Pearson VUE
Written CBT
Muscat
OMSB Viva
Specialist classification note: Holders of the Arab Board Specialist Certificate may support specialist classification. See our Arab Board guide for details.
Select your pathway below.
Licensing
The OMSB Occupational Classification route for GPs and specialists seeking licensure in Oman.
Go to Track A →Residency
For doctors who want to train in Oman to become specialists through OMSB programs.
Go to Track B →Specialty
Specialist classification and OMSB residency training in Internal Medicine.
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Specialist classification and OMSB residency training in General Surgery.
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Specialist classification and OMSB residency training in Pediatrics.
Go to Pediatrics →Specialty
Specialist classification and OMSB residency training in O&G.
Go to Obstetrics & Gynaecology →Nursing
OMSB nursing licensure (OEN) via Pearson VUE, with official seven-domain blueprint.
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