Chapter One: Introduction: Saudi Board Anesthesia Curriculum
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Hany ElbarougyCHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
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INTRODUCTION
Anesthesiology as a branch of medical practice represents a unique, exciting, specialized,
and challenging art and science. This manual is the third revised document aimed to reflect
on recent advances in the field of practice of anesthesiology using a competency-based
model. The guiding principle for this work is to graduate competent anesthesiologists who
are able to practice independently upon graduation, with the ability to promote a safe and
progressive work environment. A number of national and internationally adopted
frameworks for postgraduate medical education were used to develop this course. These
include Saudi Meds, CanMEDS, Australian Tomorrow’s Doctors, and many more
international standards.
In addition to previously incorporated training guidelines of the Saudi Council for Health
Specialties teaching frameworks, a number of unique features were added. These include:
1. The general framework of a national lecture program.
2. A comprehensive list of mandatory workshops.
3. Formative assessments in the form of continuous evaluation for daily, rotation-
based In-Training Evaluation Report (ITER), Final In-Training Evaluation Report
(FITER), and workplace-based assessments (Mini-CEX, DOPS, Case-Based
Discussion [CBD]).
4. Summative assessments, end-of-year, Part I and Part II written exams, and final
certification examination including final oral exams and a final performance-based
exam using Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) and simulation-based
exams.
It is hoped that this work will be translated into a mature training program representing the
basis for future improvements and upgrades.
Many thanks and appreciation to the individuals who contributed to the original document
and its subsequent developments and without whose effort and dedication this work would
not course to its current status.
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FOREWORD
This fourth edition of Saudi Board Anesthesia Curriculum is the direct result of the work of
the following individuals who throughout the past years have developed the initial training
program objectives:
First edition:
Dr. Mohamed Siraj
Dr. Dafer Alkudairy
Dr. Adnan Mazroaa
Dr. Walid Alyafi
Second edition:
Prof. Mohamed Seraj
Dr. Walid Al-Yafi
Dr. Dafer Al-Kudairy
Dr. Asaad Al-Asaad
Dr. Abdullah Kaki
Dr. Abdulhameed Samerkandi
Dr. Mayzer Al-Khalaf
Dr. Hamad Al-Omran
Dr. Mohamed Sendi
Dr. Abdulqader Hejezy
Third edition:
Dr. Abdullah Kaki
Dr. Dafer Al-Kudairy
Prof. Mohamed Seraj
Dr. Hamad Al-Omran
Prof. Ahmad Turkistani
Dr. Asaad Al-Asaad
Dr. Abdulaziz Boker
Dr. Jamal Tashkandi
Dr. Mohamed Daghastani
Dr. Zaki Al-Zaher
Dr. Adel Kamal
Dr. Mohamed Al-Majad
Fourth edition:
Dr. Abdulaziz Boker
Prof. Ahmad Abdulmomen
Dr. Jamal Tashkandi
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Dr. Mustafa Seet
Dr. Abdulaziz Al Gamdi
Dr. Abeer Arab
Dr. Afrah Deria
Dr. Abdullah Al Gamdi
Dr. Safwan Al Jandali
Scientific Board 2012–2016:
Dr. Abdulaziz Boker
Prof. Abdullah Kaki
Dr. Adel Kamal
Prof. Ahmad Abdulmomen
Dr. Mustafa Seet
Dr. Afrah Deria
Dr. Safwan Al Jandali
Dr. Zaki Alzaher
Dr. Nezar Alzughaibi
Dr. Aljawhrah Hamzah
Dr. Khaled Alshuabi
Dr. Mazen Alsehabani
Dr. Mohammed Almajed/Dr. Tariq Alzahrani
Dr. Abdullah Alghamdi/Dr. Hisham Albabtin
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CHAPTER TWO: PROGRAM
STRUCTURE
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
To be accepted into the training program, the candidate must fulfill the following
requirements:
1. A medical degree (e.g. M.B.B.S) or equivalent from a recognized university.
2. The successful completion of a 12-month rotating internship.
3. The successful completion of a pre-admission examination (Saudi Licensing Exam) .
4. The provision of a letter from a sponsoring organization giving approval for the
candidate to undertake full-time training for the entire duration of the program (five
years).
5. A signed agreement to abide by the rules and regulations of the training program of the
Saudi Board of Anesthesiology.