Dr. Diana Beattie Dean, 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 questions Reassure 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