A delegation from the College of Medicine at Dhofar University had a highly successful visit to Dubai Medical University (DMU), the first established College of Medicine in the United Arab Emirates. During this visit, the delegation gained valuable insights into DMU's diverse educational programs, state-of-the-art facilities, and sophisticated academic support systems. Of particular interest was [...]

A delegation from the College of Medicine at Dhofar University visited Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU) to explore opportunities for academic collaboration and institutional partnership. During the visit, the delegation met with academic leaders and faculty members to discuss best practices in medical education, curriculum development, and other engagement initiatives. The delegation [...]

As part of its strategic engagement with leading medical schools in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), a delegation from the College of Medicine at Dhofar University visited Ajman University to explore their clinical simulation center. The visit provided an opportunity to learn from Ajman University's educational practices and facilities to help better plan future development [...]

A delegation from the College of Medicine at Dhofar University lead by Dean Al Saadoon successfully completed an official visit to Nizwa Hospital, where a productive meeting were held with the hospital’s senior management and technical team. The visit focused on strengthening collaboration between the two institutions and advancing preparations for the clinical training of […]

The Dean, accompanied by Professor Tanira, will visit Nizwa Hospital to discuss and strengthen future clinical training opportunities for medical students. The visit will also provide an opportunity to engage with hospital leadership regarding the planned development of the Academic Support Block and the Female Students’ Accommodation facilities, both of which are intended to enhance […]

Hands That Speak was a sign language workshop organized to promote inclusive communication and raise awareness about the deaf and hard-of-hearing community. The activity included lecturers from the Salalah Association for People with Disabilities, together with a team from the deaf and mute community and the team of the “We Meet with Signs” group. Participants [...]

The College of Medicine at Dhofar University is proud to announce that a student-led research group has participated in the 12th DU research day and has been honored with the Best Poster Award for their study titled: Cancer Epidemiology in the Sultanate of Oman, A Comprehensive Review of Breast, Thyroid, Pancreatic, Prostate, and Colorectal Cancers. Conducted [...]

In conjunction with the World Health Organization’s focus on vaccination, a Vaccination Day activity was organized as part of the Student Cultural Week to promote awareness of the importance of vaccines in preventing infectious diseases and protecting community health. The activity highlighted the role of vaccination in reducing disease spread and correcting common misconceptions. It [...]

The Blood Disorders Awareness Campaign was characterized by broad and impactful collaboration among participating stakeholders. The Medical Student Community of Oman (MEDSCO) joined as a key speaker, with its representatives delivering a keynote address on the growing role of medical students in national health promotion. The session highlighted the value of peer-led education and inter-institutional [...]

The Diabetes Day campaign took a practical, prevention focused approach. Students facilitated interactive sessions designed to help community members understand the risk factors associated with diabetes, the role of healthy dietary habits, and the importance of routine health screening. The campaign reinforced a timely message: non communicable diseases such as diabetes are largely preventable when [...]