General practitioner
MOH Oman (OMSB) GP (General Practitioner)
4,650+
MCQs
250+
image questions
- Oman clinic and ER cases
- Follows the Step 2 CK outline
- Image and ECG questions
- Performance by topic
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OMSB Oman Exam 2026: QBanks and Guides by Specialty
Choose your profession and specialty. Every QBank has a free trial of up to 30 questions with full explanations.
Results filter as you type.
Physicians
GP and specialist doctors
Specialist
MOH Oman (OMSB) Obs & Gyn
2,600+
MCQs
130+
image questions
- Antenatal, labour and gynae
- Obstetric emergencies
- Detailed explanations
- Performance by topic
Specialist
MOH Oman (OMSB) Internal Medicine
5,000+
MCQs
550+
image questions
- 11 topics, cardiology to geriatrics
- Ethics and patient safety topic
- Drug choice and dosing
- Timed and tutor modes
Specialist
MOH Oman (OMSB) General Surgery
2,600+
MCQs
140+
image questions
- Trauma and emergency surgery
- Perioperative care
- Detailed explanations
- Timed and tutor modes
Specialist
MOH Oman (OMSB) Dermatology
1,700+
MCQs
330+
clinical photos
- Photo-based diagnosis
- Skin, hair and nail disease
- Timed and tutor modes
- Performance by topic
Specialist
MOH Oman (OMSB) Pediatrics
3,500+
MCQs
300+
image questions
- Neonates to adolescents
- Weight-based dosing practice
- Image-based questions
- Performance by topic
Dentists
General dentists and dental specialists
General dentist
MOH Oman (OMSB) General Dentist
3,700+
MCQs
120+
image questions
- 14 dentistry topics
- Applied basic sciences
- Detailed explanations
- Performance by topic
Specialist
MOH Oman (OMSB) Orthodontics
2,200+
MCQs
35
image questions
- Cephalometrics
- Growth and treatment timing
- Detailed explanations
- Timed and tutor modes
Specialist
MOH Oman (OMSB) Endodontics
1,700+
MCQs
17
image questions
- Diagnosis and pain
- Access, shaping and obturation
- Timed and tutor modes
- Performance by topic
Specialist
MOH Oman (OMSB) Prosthodontics
2,650+
MCQs
50
image questions
- Fixed and removable prostheses
- Implant cases
- Timed and tutor modes
- Performance by topic
Nurses
Registered nurses
Registered nurse
MOH Oman (OMSB) Registered Nurse
2,800+
MCQs
30+
image questions
- Sections match the OMSB RN exam
- Prioritisation and delegation
- ECG and wound images
- Timed and tutor modes
Pharmacists
Pharmacists
Pharmacist
MOH Oman (OMSB) Pharmacist
2,850+
MCQs
30+
image questions
- Calculations with worked steps
- Drug interactions
- Dosage forms and devices
- Detailed explanations
Not sure which QBank you need?
Pick the title you are applying under in Oman. Your OMSB application names it.
General practitionerMOH Oman (OMSB) GP QBank
Registered nurseOMSB Registered Nurse QBank
PharmacistOMSB Pharmacist QBank
Specialist doctor or dentistChoose your specialty QBank in the list above
How the OMSB exam works
The OMSB exam is set by the Oman Medical Specialty Board and taken as a computer-based MCQ test at a Pearson VUE centre. Oman moved its exams from Prometric to Pearson VUE in April 2023. Specialists also sit a viva in Muscat. Getting licensed takes four steps:
- Apply to OMSB online with your degree, experience and licence documents.
- Verify your documents through DataFlow primary source verification. See the OMSB exam and DataFlow guide.
- Book your Pearson VUE written exam once OMSB confirms you are eligible.
- Pass the viva if you are a specialist or dentist. GPs sit the written exam only.
OMSB exam format by specialty
Each OMSB specialty has its own question count, time and pass mark. Where OMSB has not published exact figures, the table shows the usual specialist pattern of about 150 MCQs in about 3 hours.
| Exam and QBank | Profession | Format | Pass mark |
|---|---|---|---|
| OMSB General Practitioner (OEGP) GP QBank | Physicians | 150 MCQs in 2 hours 45 minutes, no viva | 60 to 65% |
| OMSB Internal Medicine Internal Medicine QBank | Physicians | About 150 MCQs in about 3 hours, plus viva | About 60% |
| OMSB General Surgery General Surgery QBank | Physicians | About 150 MCQs, plus an oral exam in Oman | About 60% |
| OMSB Paediatrics Paediatrics QBank | Physicians | 100 MCQs in 2.5 hours, plus viva | 65% |
| OMSB Obs and Gynae Obs and Gynae QBank | Physicians | 150 MCQs in about 3 hours, plus viva | 60% |
| OMSB Dermatology Dermatology QBank | Physicians | About 150 MCQs in about 3 hours, plus viva | About 60% |
| OMSB General Dentist General Dentist QBank | Dentists | 100 MCQs in 2.5 hours, plus viva | 60 to 65% |
| OMSB Orthodontics Orthodontics QBank | Dentists | About 150 MCQs in about 3 hours, plus viva | About 60% |
| OMSB Endodontics Endodontics QBank | Dentists | About 150 MCQs in about 3 hours, plus viva | About 60% |
| OMSB Prosthodontics Prosthodontics QBank | Dentists | About 150 MCQs in about 3 hours, plus viva | About 60% |
| OMSB Registered Nurse Registered Nurse QBank | Nurses | Computer-based MCQs | Not published |
| OMSB Pharmacist Pharmacist QBank | Pharmacists | Computer-based MCQs | Not published |
The specialist viva is held in Muscat after you pass the written exam. Plan your travel once your written result is out.
Exam details checked: November 2026.
OMSB exam guides
Exam and DataFlow processApplication, DataFlow and Pearson VUE booking, step by step.Read guide
General Dentist eligibilityWhat dentists need before applying to OMSB.Read guide
Internal Medicine and residencyThe OEIM exam and how it links to OMSB residency.Read guide
Why doctors prepare with INTERFACE
INTERFACE has prepared doctors and dentists for Gulf licensing exams, including OMSB, for more than 15 years. We keep updating our QBanks and course content from the feedback we get from recent test takers, so every new student works with current, exam-relevant material.
Our Live Online course takes 65 to 100 hours over 6 to 10 weeks, depending on your pace. Refresher and crash courses of two weeks or more are also available.
Pharmacist and nursing exam guides
Frequently asked questions
What is the OMSB exam?
The OMSB (Oman Medical Specialty Board) exam is the licensing exam for doctors, specialists and dentists who want to practise in Oman. It tests the clinical knowledge of your specialty.
Who needs to take the OMSB exam?
Any doctor, specialist or dentist applying for a professional licence in Oman needs to pass the OMSB exam for their specialty, for example General Practitioner, Internal Medicine, General Surgery, Obs and Gynae, Paediatrics or one of the dental specialties.
Is the OMSB exam the same for every specialty?
No. Each specialty has its own question count, time and pass mark, and only specialist and dental tracks have a viva. The General Practitioner (OEGP) exam is written only.
Is the OMSB exam delivered by Prometric or Pearson VUE?
Pearson VUE. Oman moved its exams from Prometric to Pearson VUE in April 2023, so book through Pearson VUE.
Can I be exempted from the OMSB exam?
Possibly, if you are a specialist with a recognised international fellowship or board certification. OMSB reviews each case and does not publish a fixed list of qualifying certifications, so check the guide for your specialty above.
How should I prepare for the OMSB exam?
Most candidates work through a QBank of practice MCQs with explanations alongside a review of their specialty syllabus, and specialists prepare separately for the viva. Our QBanks and Live Online course follow the current OMSB pattern for each specialty.
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