Introduction Aortic coarctation is a rare congenital defect that disrupts blood flow, leading to hypertension in the upper body and reduced circulation to the lower extremities. This condition is a significant cause of treatment-resistant hypertension in young individuals and may remain undiagnosed until adulthood, increasing the risk of cardiovascular complications. This report presents the case...Read More

December 2024 witnessed intensive activity at the Syrian Board of Medical Specialties (SBOMS), with the organization of a series of specialized training programs aimed at enhancing the skills of resident doctors in various medical branches. Pediatric Laparoscopic Surgery Training: An intensive training was conducted on the fundamentals of laparoscopic surgery in the field of pediatric...Read More

On Victory Day, December 8, 2024, a historic turning point that signifies the return of Syria to its people and the end of an era of oppression and injustice, we reflect on the profound pride and dignity associated with this bright day. This day marks the end of a period of injustice and the triumph...Read More

The Syrian Board of Medical Specialties (SBOMS) participated in an advanced workshop in collaboration with the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (RCEM) and the American University of Beirut (AUB), held from November 26 to 28, 2024, which was organized and coordinated by the Global Health Partnerships (GHP). This partnership between international and regional academic institutions...Read More

Advancing International Collaboration to Strengthen Health Systems Dr. Safwan Al-Chalati, President of the Syrian Board of Medical Specializations (SBOMS), participated in the Health Systems Research Conference in Nagasaki, Japan, held from November 18 to 22, 2024. The purpose of Dr. Al-Chalati’s participation was to share Syria’s experience in health system development and to foster international...Read More

As part of ongoing efforts to improve medical education in Syria, the Syrian Board of Medical Specialties (SBOMS) organized a specialized workshop titled “Improving the Quality of Medical Education in Pediatrics.” The workshop featured extensive participation from pediatricians, led by the President of the Pediatric Scientific Council and several council members, alongside medical education experts....Read More

As part of its ongoing commitment to advancing medical education and elevating the training standards for resident doctors, the Syrian Board of Medical Specializations (SBOMS) has announced the establishment of a specialized department focused on medical education quality. This department is designed to strengthen the implementation of academic accreditation standards in the teaching hospitals and...Read More

The Syrian Board of Medical Specialties (SBOMS) is proud to announce the publication of a research study in the Avicenna Journal of Medicine. This study highlights medical innovations in the treatment of rare cases under challenging healthcare conditions. This achievement reinforces SBOMS’s role in supporting medical research that contributes to improving healthcare for patients in...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

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