Introduction Acute pancreatitis is a severe inflammatory condition of the pancreas that may cause serious complications such as secondary peritonitis. This article is about a case of secondary peritonitis caused by hyperlipidic pancreatitis, which is relatively rare compared to other complications of acute pancreatitis. The resident doctors of the Syrian Commission for Medical Specializations have...Read More

Summary Pulmonary embolism is a life-threatening medical condition characterized by severe blockage of the pulmonary arteries that can sometimes cause obstructive shock.  Rapid diagnosis and decisive treatment are key factors for patient survival.  This report details a successful management by a resident physician at the Syrian Board of Medical Specialization (SBOMS) of a 60-year-old patient...Read More

The David Nott Foundation, renowned for its commitment to providing specialized medical training and performing complex surgeries in challenging environments, recently completed its second highly successful medical mission in Idlib Governorate, Syria. This mission represents a significant milestone in the foundation’s ongoing efforts to deliver critical healthcare services amidst the backdrop of war and conflict....Read More

On February 22, 2024, the Syrian Board of Medical Specialties (SBOMS) held an honorary meeting to showcase the progress in medical education and healthcare in Syria on the Amphitheatre of the Idlib Health Directorate the strategic partner in developing medical education and training. This significant event brought together doctors, distinguished personalities, and medical officials from...Read More

Job vacancySBOMS Curriculum Development and Monitoring Support OfficerWorkplaceIdlibSexNot SpecifiedDate24/01/2024 Main tasks and responsibilities: 1.Communication and Coordination: Maintain open and effective communication channels between SBOMS, the scientific councils, and relevant stakeholders. Support in scheduling and organizing meetings, workshops, and training sessions. Assist in ensuring alignment and coordination among different components of the SBOMS engaged in the...Read More

Job vacancySBOMS Curriculum Development and Monitoring CoordinatorWorkplaceIdlibSexNot SpecifiedDate24/01/2024 Main tasks and responsibilities: 1. Curriculum Development: Conducting needs assessments to study the training requirements and needs of new and existing programs across various specializations. Curriculum Design: Defining educational objectives and the content required to achieve these objectives and organizing educational materials logically and sequentially. Developing detailed and...Read More

The Syrian Board of Medical Specializations “SBOMS” recently held elections via the Zoom platform on December 31, 2023. The purpose of the election was to select a head of resident doctors and a head of resident female doctors in SBOMS. This was the first time such an experiment was conducted in northwestern Syria, and it...Read More

Introduction: Medical research is a crucial aspect of the healthcare industry, and publishing research papers and studies is essential in disseminating knowledge and findings. However, for specialist physicians and doctors in Syria, the process of preparing these documents can be challenging and time-consuming. Fortunately, there is a solution available that can make this process more...Read More

With divine grace and the joint efforts of the Syrian Board of Medical Specializations (SBOMS), the Arab Institute for Sustainable Development (AICPD) an accredited institution by the Arab Medical Union, and the support of King’s College London, a cohort of Syrian medical educators, who are committed to improving the quality of medical services and enhancing...Read More

The Syrian Board of Medical Specialties (SBOMS) actively participated in the Mediterranean Emergency Medicine Conference, which took place in Greece on the 7th, 8th, 9th, and 10th of September 2023 in the city of Rhodes. Representing SBOMS were Dr. Ridhwan Rahma, the Head of the Scientific Council for Emergency Medicine under SBOMS, and Dr. Mahmoud...Read More