ISUOG Outreach's recent program in Oman empowers local doctors on how to use and teach ultrasound in their regions.
Oman Outreach Program
The Sultanate of Oman is located on the Arabian Peninsula and neighbours Yemen to the west and Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates to the north. Famed for its frankincense, myrrh and gold, the country is known for its peace-loving people and authentic appeal. Yet despite all the allure of this mesmerising country, adequate training in OB/GYN ultrasound remains a significant challenge, disserving Omani women. In collaboration with the Omani Ministry of Health and GE Healthcare, ISUOG Outreach launched its program in Muscat training trainees from across the country who will become the future trainers for the nation.
Location: Muscat, Oman
Hospital: The Royal Hospital, Muscat
Training Dates:
4-8 November 2017
8-12 April 2018
12-17 January 2019
25-29 August 2019
02-06 February 2020
Phase 1
Trip 1: 5-9 November 2017
ISUOG Outreach partners with the Omani government to launch the first national ultrasound training in Oman
Trip 2: 8-12 April 2018
The Outreach team returns to Muscat to progress the second stage of Phase I
Phase 2
Trip 4: 25-29 August 2019
The ISUOG team returns to Muscat to inaugurate Phase II of the Outreach program. Much like Phase I, the program will consist of three trips to the country but the main goal will be to empower the new trainers (dubbed NUE Trainers – New Ultrasound Educators) to hone in on their teaching skills to then take their training forward in providing training nationwide, as envisioned by the Oman Government in working with ISUOG.
Trip 5: 02-06 February 2020
The ISUOG team returns to Muscat to inaugurate Phase II of the Outreach program. Much like Phase I, the program will consist of three trips to the country but the main goal will be to empower the new trainers (dubbed NUE Trainers – New Ultrasound Educators) to hone in on their teaching skills to then take their training forward in providing training nationwide, as envisioned by the Oman Government in working with ISUOG.
Trip 6: 23-27 May 2021
This was the final trip for Phase II of the Outreach Program in Oman. The purpose of the program was to empower the local trainees as national trainers. The intention is for these trainers (now called NUE Trainers – New Ultrasound Expert) to carry out their own OB/GYN ultrasound education with the support of the Omani government in the form of a national training session.
Partners:
Omani Ministry of Health
The Omani Ministry of Health is responsible for ensuring the availability of health care to the people of Oman. In course of implementing its health development plans, the Ministry's organization had to be adapted in tune with the strategies and objectives that were crystallized during 1990.
GE Healthcare
GE Healthcare is the primary provider of ultrasound equipment in Oman. GE Healthcare is one of the world's largest suppliers of ultrasound equipment. Headquartered in the United Kingdom, GE Healthcare is a unit of General Electric Company (NYSE: GE). Worldwide, GE Healthcare employees are committed to serving healthcare professionals and their patients in more than 100 countries. GE’s "healthymagination" vision for the future invites the world to join them in their journey as they continuously develop innovations focused on reducing costs, increasing access and improving quality around the world.
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ISUOG Outreach is off to Oman!