A Qualitative Step to Bolster the Healthcare Sector in Northern Syria The Syrian Board of Medical Specialties (SBOMS) hosted a graduation and honoring ceremony for approximately 400 doctors representing 35 diverse medical specialties in northern Syria, attended by prominent official and academic figures. This event marks a significant stride toward strengthening and advancing the region’s...Read More

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

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

Destruction of Medical Facilities: A Crime Against the Health and Educational Sector The Syrian Board of Medical Specialties (SBOMS), represented by all its doctors and staff, strongly condemns the criminal targeting that struck the cities of Idlib and Aleppo. The intense airstrikes by regime forces caused severe damage to the building of the Syrian Board...Read More

Introduction Strabismus, a visual disorder characterized by misalignment of the eyes, results from a lack of coordination in ocular alignment, causing the eyes to fail to focus on the same point in visual space. This misalignment disrupts binocular vision and significantly affects the patient’s quality of visual perception. The global prevalence of strabismus ranges from...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

Enhancing Surgical Skills in Conflict Zones As part of its ongoing efforts to enhance the surgical skills of doctors working in northwest Syria, the Syrian Board of Medical Specialties (SBOMS) continues to implement a series of advanced training programs in burn and trauma surgery. This program aims to develop the necessary surgical skills for handling...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

The Quality Team at the Syrian Board of Medical Specialization (SBOMS) has successfully concluded a series of field visits to educational hospitals accredited in the Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Surgery program. These visits encompassed eight hospitals across northern Syria and aimed to evaluate the educational process for resident doctors in this specialty. This initiative is part...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