MoPH holds first QBMS examination for medical residents in Qatar

The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) held its first written Qatari Board of Medical Specialties (QBMS) examination for medical residents in the State of Qatar.

The certifying exam included 13 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.

The QBMS was incepted in July 2020 under the patronage of the Ministry of Public Health and will offer two parts for each participating training program.