Muscat:The Oman Medical Specialty Board organized the Continuous Professional Development Forum 2026 today, focusing on the theme "Empowering Health Competencies Toward Sustainable Professional Learning." The event gathered experts, health leaders, decision-makers, and representatives from various health institutions across the Sultanate of Oman.
According to Oman News Agency, the forum was held under the auspices of Dr. Fatima Mohammed Al Ajmi, CEO of Oman Medical Specialty Board. It aimed to promote continuous professional development, facilitate the exchange of expertise among health institutions, and review the latest trends in training and professional development. The forum's objectives included enhancing health competencies, improving the quality of professional practices, and consolidating the concept of sustainable learning within the health sector.
The program featured several working papers and specialized presentations covering topics related to continuous professional development. These included moving beyond traditional annual review methods through practical experiments, employing artificial intelligence in the medical field, AI-supported solutions to enhance patient safety, and designing continuous professional development programs aimed at institutional change.
Additionally, the forum explored the significance of professional passion in improving health practices, innovation in health training, and the transition from knowledge to practical application. The discussions emphasized the role of emotional intelligence in enhancing mental health and workforce well-being, alongside the adoption of professional practices that foster a healthy work environment conducive to learning and development.
The forum also highlighted the necessity of continuous professional development in keeping pace with scientific and technological advancements in the health sector. It addressed the development of training programs to meet evolving professional needs and the importance of cooperation and knowledge sharing among health institutions and entities involved in training and development.
This event forms part of the Oman Medical Specialty Board's ongoing efforts through the Continuous Professional Development Department at the Accreditation Directorate. These efforts focus on enhancing the continuous professional development system, supporting the growth of health competencies, and fostering sustainable learning and cooperation with health institutions in professional development fields. The forum was attended by numerous specialists and stakeholders engaged in continuous professional development.
