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Key Facts: OMSB Pediatrics (OEPEDS) Exam
100 MCQs
Single-best-answer questions on the OEPEDS
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2 h 30 min
Examination time
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65%
Passing score
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USD 220
Examination fee
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19 domains
Blueprint domains led by general care, neonatology, and critical care
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The OEPEDS features 100 single-best-answer MCQs in 2 hours 30 minutes, costs USD 220 on Pearson VUE, and requires 65% to pass (OMSB booklet, August 2025). The exam covers 19 clinical domains led by general and preventive care (25%), neonatology (13%), emergency and critical care (12%), and various pediatric organ-system subspecialties.
Sample OMSB Pediatrics (OEPEDS) Practice Questions
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1A healthy term newborn male weighing 3,400 g is born via uncomplicated spontaneous vaginal delivery to a mother whose hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) test result was documented as negative during prenatal screening. According to the WHO recommendation and the Oman national immunization schedule, what is the most appropriate recommendation regarding hepatitis B vaccination for this infant?
2A 2-week-old full-term infant is brought to the outpatient clinic for a routine well-child check. The infant is exclusively breastfed, feeds every 2 to 3 hours, produces 6 to 8 wet diapers daily, and has regained birth weight. What nutritional supplementation should be initiated at this visit?
3During a routine developmental surveillance examination of a 6-month-old infant, which combination of developmental milestones is expected of a typically developing child at this chronological age?
4According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) guidelines for cardiovascular health and risk reduction in children, at what age is universal screening for dyslipidemia recommended for children without known cardiovascular risk factors?
5A premature female infant born at 31 weeks of gestation weighing 1,450 g is discharged from the neonatal intensive care unit at 36 weeks postmenstrual age. She is thriving and exclusively breastfed. Which of the following recommendations regarding iron supplementation is most appropriate for this infant?
6A 2-year-old child living in an older urban home built before 1970 undergoes routine blood screening. The capillary blood lead level is reported as 28 mcg/dL. What is the most appropriate immediate next step in management?
7A mother attends a 9-month well-child examination and notes that her son has erupted both lower central incisors. She asks when she should schedule his first dental evaluation. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), what is the correct recommendation?
8The parents of an 18-month-old boy weighing 12 kg ask during a well-child check whether they can turn his car safety seat to face forward so he can see them better. What is the current standard recommendation regarding rear-facing child passenger safety?
9A pediatrician performs a red reflex (Bruckner) examination on a 3-month-old infant using a direct ophthalmoscope in a dimly lit room. The right eye demonstrates a normal, bright red-orange reflex, but the left pupil exhibits an abnormal white pupillary reflex (leukocoria). What is the most urgent next step in clinical management?
10A newborn fails the automated auditory brainstem response (AABR) screening test prior to discharge from the well-baby nursery. According to the Joint Committee on Infant Hearing (JCIH) '1-3-6' benchmark guidelines, by what age must this infant receive a comprehensive diagnostic audiological evaluation?
About the OMSB Pediatrics (OEPEDS) Exam
The Omani Examination for Pediatrics (OEPEDS) is an occupational classification exam conducted by the Oman Medical Specialty Board for pediatric candidates applying for employment in local healthcare institutions in Oman. It evaluates clinical decision-making, preventive care, neonatal and pediatric resuscitation, diagnostic evaluation, and subspecialty management across 19 core pediatric domains. Delivered in English as a computer-based single-best-answer MCQ examination at the OMSB National Test Center or Pearson VUE test centres worldwide, it is used as an eligibility criterion for employment in Oman. This question bank provides independent OpenExamPrep practice questions for the OEPEDS; it is not affiliated with or endorsed by OMSB.
Exam sponsor: Oman Medical Specialty Board (OMSB), Occupational Classification Testing Section. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
100 single-best-answer MCQs in 2 hours 30 minutes across 19 domains: General and preventive care 25%, Neonatology 13%, Emergency and critical care 12%, Hematology/oncology 4%, Independent competencies 4%, Cardiology 4%, Infectious disease 4%, GI/hepatology 4%, Metabolic 3%, Nephrology 3%, Neurology 3%, Allergy/immunology 3%, Developmental pediatrics and psychiatry 3%, Endocrinology 3%, Surgical subspecialties 3%, Adolescent medicine 3%, Pulmonology 2%, Genetics 2%, and Rheumatology 2% (each may vary by up to 5 percentage points).
Time Limit
2 hours 30 minutes
Passing Score
65%
Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Official sources
- OMSB Occupational Classification Testing Section (examination booklets and information) · Source checked 2026-10-06
- OMSB booklet: Omani Examination for Pediatrics (August 2025) · Source checked 2026-10-06
- Pearson VUE: Oman Medical Specialty Board (OMSB) · Source checked 2026-10-06
Our practice resources: topics covered
We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.
General and Preventive Care
Well-child supervision, routine immunization schedules, normal physical and developmental milestones, infant nutrition and feeding practices, screening guidelines, and common outpatient pediatric conditions.
Neonatology
Neonatal resuscitation, delivery room stabilization, prematurity complications, respiratory distress syndrome, neonatal jaundice, hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy, and neonatal sepsis.
Emergency and Critical Care
Pediatric advanced life support algorithms, acute upper and lower airway obstruction, respiratory failure, septic and hypovolemic shock resuscitation, status epilepticus, and stabilization of poisonings.
Hematology and Oncology
Nutritional and hemolytic anemias, sickle cell disease vaso-occlusive crises, immune thrombocytopenia, hemophilia, acute lymphoblastic leukemia, and neuroblastoma.
Independent Competencies
Pediatric medical ethics, family-centered communication, child protection, medical decision-making, informed consent, and evidence-based clinical reasoning.
Cardiology
Acyanotic and cyanotic congenital heart diseases, acute rheumatic fever, Kawasaki disease, infective endocarditis prophylaxis and management, and supraventricular tachycardia.
Infectious Disease
Childhood exanthems, acute bacterial meningitis, community-acquired pneumonia, urinary tract infections, septic arthritis, and antimicrobial stewardship.
Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Dehydration assessment and oral rehydration, celiac disease, inflammatory bowel disease, neonatal cholestasis and biliary atresia, and acute gastroenteritis.
Metabolic
Newborn screening interpretation, hyperammonemia, organic acidemias, phenylketonuria, galactosemia, and acute metabolic decompensation management.
Nephrology
Steroid-sensitive nephrotic syndrome, post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis, hemolytic uremic syndrome, pediatric hypertension, and acute kidney injury.
Neurology
Simple and complex febrile seizures, childhood epilepsy syndromes, infantile spasms, bacterial and viral meningitis complications, and neuromuscular weakness.
Allergy and Immunology
Anaphylaxis identification and epinephrine administration, severe cow's milk protein allergy, primary immunodeficiency disorders, and atopic dermatitis.
Developmental Pediatrics and Psychiatry
Autism spectrum disorder early indicators, ADHD diagnosis and management, global developmental delay evaluation, and adolescent depression.
Endocrinology
Congenital hypothyroidism screening and therapy, diabetic ketoacidosis protocol, congenital adrenal hyperplasia crisis, and precocious versus delayed puberty.
Surgical Subspecialties
Hypertrophic pyloric stenosis, intussusception reduction, acute appendicitis, testicular torsion, and tracheobronchial foreign body aspiration.
Adolescent Medicine
HEADSS psychosocial interview, adolescent confidentiality, eating disorders, dysmenorrhea, and substance use screening.
Pulmonology
Stepwise asthma management, acute asthma exacerbation severity scoring, cystic fibrosis evaluation, and viral bronchiolitis supportive care.
Genetics
Trisomy 21 clinical features and screening, Turner syndrome, fragile X syndrome, and clinical genetic counselling principles.
Rheumatology
Systemic and oligoarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis, Henoch-Schönlein purpura (IgA vasculitis), and Kawasaki disease differential diagnosis.
Preparing for the OMSB Pediatrics (OEPEDS) Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 65%
- Assessment: 100 single-best-answer MCQs in 2 hours 30 minutes across 19 domains: General and preventive care 25%, Neonatology 13%, Emergency and critical care 12%, Hematology/oncology 4%, Independent competencies 4%, Cardiology 4%, Infectious disease 4%, GI/hepatology 4%, Metabolic 3%, Nephrology 3%, Neurology 3%, Allergy/immunology 3%, Developmental pediatrics and psychiatry 3%, Endocrinology 3%, Surgical subspecialties 3%, Adolescent medicine 3%, Pulmonology 2%, Genetics 2%, and Rheumatology 2% (each may vary by up to 5 percentage points).
- Time limit: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Exam / certification fees: USD 220 Official sources
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OMSB Pediatrics (OEPEDS): Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the official name of the OMSB pediatrics examination?
OMSB officially designates it as the Omani Examination for Pediatrics (OEPEDS) under its Occupational Classification Testing Section.
How many questions are on the OEPEDS, and what is the testing time?
The examination comprises 100 single-best-answer multiple-choice questions administered over 2 hours and 30 minutes, according to the OMSB pediatrics booklet (August 2025).
What is the passing score and examination fee for OEPEDS?
The passing score is 65%, and the fee is USD 220 paid during booking on Pearson VUE. Candidates receive results by email within 24 hours.
Where can candidates take the OEPEDS?
Candidates residing in Oman sit the examination at the OMSB National Test Center located in Innovation Park Muscat. Candidates outside Oman can take it at any authorized Pearson VUE test centre worldwide.
What reference textbooks are recommended by OMSB for OEPEDS?
The official OMSB examination booklet lists Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics and Rudolph's Pediatrics as primary reference textbooks.
Is this question bank an official OMSB preparation material?
No. This question bank provides independent OpenExamPrep practice questions organized around OMSB's published 19 blueprint domains. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the Oman Medical Specialty Board.