In 2003 we have been given the prestigious His Majesty's research grant to carry out the "Amal" study which will study the Early Detection and Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes in the Omani population.
In 2002 we established the Center of Evidence Based Medicine in Association with the Center of Evidence Based Medicine, Oxford University, Oxford England.
In 2001 the department organised the first MRCGP International exam and produced the first batch of Primary care specialists in Oman.