Omani doctor gets prestigious award
By: ONA
Texas: Dr. Qassim Saleh Al Abri, Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery Specialist, Sultan Qaboos University (SQU), has won the Michael Davidson Structural Heart Surgery of the United States Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS).
STS, a reference in surgical operations, seeks to promote cardiac and thoracic surgeries and scientific development worldwide.
The award eternalises Dr. Michael Davidson who was murdered in 2015 performing his duty in this type of profession in which he scaled new heights. The award advances the mission initiated by Dr. Michael to improve the specialty of heart surgery.
Dr. Qassim said, “The annual award is granted to physicians nominated by their respective hospitals, along with their biodata and samples of professional practice. Once short-listed, each candidate provides a plan clearly envisioning the accomplishment of their objectives and ways to benefit from the expected outcome. A specialized committee picks up the