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OMSB — Pediatrics

Pediatric specialists qualify through Track A by passing the OMSB Pediatrics Specialist Qualifying Exam at Pearson VUE (100–150 MCQs, approximately 60–65% pass mark) and the viva in Muscat. For doctors pursuing OMSB residency, the Pediatrics program typically lasts 4 years (confirm current duration with OMSB), with Part 1 at the end of R2 and the final Part 2 examination at the end of R4.

Pathway Snapshot

Track A: DataFlow, Pearson VUE written exam, and Muscat viva. Track B: Residency with Part 1 and a final Part 2 combining written and clinical exams.

Complete Journey (Track A): Medical Graduation → DataFlow PSV → Pediatrics Written Exam (Pearson VUE) → Viva (Muscat) → MOH License → Specialist Practice.

Complete Journey (Track B): Medical Graduation → OMSB Selection Exam → Hakeem Application → Residency → Part 1 (R2) → Part 2 Final Written + Clinical (R4) → OMSB Certification → Consultant Practice.

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1 Track A — Specialist Classification 2 Track B — OMSB Residency 3 Fees

Track A — Specialist Classification

Written Exam (Pearson VUE): 100–150 clinical vignette MCQs covering neonatology (NICU), pediatric emergencies, developmental milestones, infectious diseases, and core pediatric subspecialties. Pass mark: approximately 60–65% (OMSB does not publish a fixed official pass mark). Score above 70% grants 3 viva attempts; 60%–70% grants 2 attempts.

Viva (Muscat): Multiple structured clinical stations, approximately 10–15 minutes each, covering complex pediatric case management, acute emergency decision-making, diagnostic data interpretation, communication and ethics, and Oman healthcare system guidelines. Exact station count is not officially published.

What we offer

Full Pediatrics question bank, clinical vignette practice, viva mentorship with OMSB-certified pediatricians, AI study companion, and mock exams.

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Track B — OMSB Residency

The OMSB Pediatrics residency typically lasts 4 years (R1–R4) — confirm current duration directly with OMSB.

  • OMSB Part 1: Written MCQ taken at the end of R2. Passing is mandatory to progress to R4. Maximum 3 attempts (confirmed by OMSB Training Bylaws). The passing standard is 70%, with a permitted floor of 65% if the cohort pass rate falls short.
  • OMSB Part 2 (Final): Final Written plus Clinical Exam at the end of R4. Maximum 4 attempts within 5 years of completing residency; after exhausting all attempts, mandatory one-year supplementary training is required (per OMSB Training Bylaws). The passing standard is 70%, with a permitted floor of 65%.

OMSB Part 1 first attempt is sponsored by OMSB. Retakes and Part 2 are resident-sponsored at approximately 50–100 OMR per component.

What we offer

OMSB Part 1 and Part 2 question banks, plus OSCE and SOE station walkthroughs for the final clinical examination.

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Fees

ItemApprox. Fee

DataFlow PSV

~70–110 OMR (~$180–$285 USD)

Pearson VUE Written Exam

~50–75 OMR (~$130–$195 USD)

OMSB Viva

~50–100 OMR (~$130–$260 USD)

MOH License

~100–150 OMR (~$260–$390 USD)

OMSB Part 1 Retake

~50–100 OMR

OMSB Part 2

~50–100 OMR

Note on Fees: All figures are approximate and based on 2026 data. Always confirm directly with OMSB and MOH.