Dr. Diana BeattieDean, Bowshar Campus

Oman Medical College

Important to review the Quality Audit Portfolio before visit◦ Panel reads carefully

Panel requests additional information before visit◦ Minutes of meetings◦ Copies of student evaluations of faculty

Panel well-prepared with questions◦ Pleasant and cordial

Dean at OMC Bowshar = first interviewee◦ 45 minute interview◦ Written questions – answers noted

Many questions repeated with other groups◦ What did you learn from student evaluations?◦ Did the Dean comment on your lecture?◦ Was there an effective Orientation for new

faculty?

Be truthful◦ Explain your policies◦ Admit lack of knowledge

Review process with participating Faculty and Students before visit

Data requested = hint as to potential questionsReassure them that they know OMC

Choose articulate faculty and students to participate◦ Experienced and junior faculty◦ Positive students both strong and weak

Two campuses – ◦ Difficult to coordinate preparation of Audit

Portfolio Portfolio prepared at Sohar

◦ Key groups at Bowshar reviewed Some incorrect information in final copy◦ Corrected in additional information requested◦ Discussed during interview

Involve more people in preparation of Quality Audit Portfolio

Key faculty and staff should review draft

Assure faculty and students what to expect during interview

Stay calm and relaxed Answer questions truthfully and thoroughly◦Remember: You know your job

Prepare the participants who will meet with the panel◦Faculty, students and staff