QBMS holds its first Qatari Board Examination

Doha: The Qatari Board of Medical Specialties (QBMS) held its first written examination for medical residents in the state of Qatar from September 5 to 9, 2021. 

The certifying exam included thirteen ACGME-I accredited specialties and was administered to 148 candidates. The examination is a profound achievement for the healthcare sector in Qatar as the QBMS will now provide specialization certification for all medical residents who finish their training in Qatar. This includes those trained in the thirteen ACGME-I accredited programs and other programs which will soon follow. 

The QBMS is an ambitious project seeking to ensure the quality, competence, and specialty knowledge of physicians in their respective specialties. Through the board certifying examinations, the healthcare practitioners can be assured of the opportunity for enhanced learning and providing better patient care.