Doha: Twenty eight Resident doctors from Internal Medicine department at Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) have successfully cleared their Arab Board Examination. They have now become Specialists doctors in their field.
"Today we are celebrating the successful graduation of all the Residents, who have earned a degree of Specialist in Internal Medicine of Arab Board Medical Specialty for the year 2011, after completion of four years of Residency training at HMC," said Dr. Fahad Alkindi, Specialist in Internal Medicine, who is one of the successful graduates.
This year 87% of the Internal Medicine Residents have successfully cleared the Arab Board exams. The Residents have dedicated this achievement to the Quality leadership and guidance of Dr. Abdullatif AlKhal, Chairman of Medical Education Department, Dr. Muna Al Musalmani, Assistant Chairman, Dr. Ahmed Mohammed, and Program Director for Internal Medicine and Dr.Dabia Al Muhanadi, Assistant Program Director and to the great teaching faculty in Medical Education Department.
"Now as we have earned this degree, which allows us to work independently, our responsibility towards our patients has increased, making us more committed and motivated to maintain the high standard of our training," Dr. Fahad said.
To mark their success the Internal Medicine Residents hosted a get together for all the graduates and many of the faculty members at Medical City Club House. The program was organized by all Resident graduates from Internal Medicine department at HMC.
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About HMC:
Hamad Medical Corporation is the premier non-profit health care provider in Doha, Qatar. It was established by Emiri decree in 1979 and manages five highly specialized hospitals, namely, Hamad General Hospital, Rumailah Hospital, Women's Hospital, Al Amal Hospital and Al Khor Hospital. Since its establishment, HMC has rapidly developed medical facilities capable of providing state-of-the-art diagnosis and treatment of diseases that previously could only be managed in overseas medical centers.
HMC prides itself in providing quality and cost efficient health care for all patients regardless of nationality, in line with the State of Qatar's pledge of "Health for All". For this purpose, the Corporation implements a policy of continuous improvement of all management systems and patient care protocols. HMC's ethos is based on three key pillars which are Health, Education and Research. Please visit: www.hmc.org.qa
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