Cardiovascular diseases

Cardiovascular diseases is the medical specialty dealing with the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the heart and vascular system. Functions of a cardiovascular specialist include the management, prevention, diagnosis and treatment of coronary artery disease, vascular disease, heart rhythm abnormalities, adult congenital heart disease and heart failure.

Cardiovascular specialty training includes:

  • Clinical training, including inpatient and special experiences
  • Cardiac catheterization laboratory
  • Noninvasive cardiac evaluations, consisting of echocardiography, exercise stress testing, ECG interpretation and ambulatory ECG recording, cardiac CT, cardiac MR Imaging, etc.
  • Electrophysiology, pacemaker follow-up and ICDs , Heart failure
  • Nonlaboratory clinical practice activities (e.g., consultations, cardiac care units, postoperative care of cardiac surgery patients)

Access basics

Entry into a cardiovascular specialty training program is highly competitive. And excellence in this specialty requires an investment of additional years of career preparation and a lifelong commitment to learning. Since cardiovascular diseases continue to be a major cause of morbidity and mortality in the world , there is a great opportunity for a cardiovascular specialist to impact the lives of patients and the health status of our communities.

A specialty program in cardiovascular diseases provides training and supervised experience in the evaluation, diagnosis and management of a variety of acute and chronic cardiovascular conditions.

Tasks and Responsibilities of Scientific Councils

  • Preparation, reviewing and updating the scientific curricula in medical specialties regularly.
  • Supervision the approved training program.

  • Full supervision of the exam process in all its stages.

  • Defining the requirements for recognition of the training centers.

  • Defining the list of scientific references for specialization.

  • Conducting academic educational activities, conferences, courses and workshops.

Contact For More Information

 Saturday- Thursday at 09am -3pm, except on holidays.

Cardiovascular Desieses office

Mr. abdulhai almohamad

Email : a.almohamad@sboms.org

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the SBOMS recognized in Syria and Turkey?

SBOMS is recognized by medical establishments in northern Syria and recognized in Turkish hospitals in the northern countryside of Aleppo (Euphrates Shield and Olive Branch). You haven’t reached the results yet.

How can I get my exam results?

You can get the results of the exams by entering the exams page and entering the registration number .Clik Hir

How can I register in SBOMS?

In case you are new graduated : You can register on the specialty by following the announcements New residents issued by the main identifiers of the SBOMS on Facebook or on the website.


If you are registered before as residents : you can go to the nearest office of SBOMS ( Idlib or Turkey Office)

When can I do the primary exam?

You can do the first written exam at the end of the first year for the 4-year specialties (such as internal medicine and pediatric) , and the end of the second year for the specialties of 5-6 year residency (such as surgery).

When can I do the final exam?

You can do the final written examination after the end of the training period according to each specialization and pass the primary written examination and requires the passage of at least one full academic year between the primary written examination and the final exam .

When are the specialty exams held at SBOMS ?

the primary and the final exams are usually Held twice a year and for each specialty specific dates .
You can follow up exams dates at this link EVENTS