Department of Surgery

Clinical Sciences

Overview

The Department of Surgery is a core clinical department within the College of Medicine, responsible for delivering comprehensive surgical education and clinical training. It integrates foundational surgical sciences with hands-on clinical experience to prepare students for the demands of modern medical practice.

The department plays a central role in shaping students’ clinical reasoning, procedural skills, and professional identity. Through structured exposure to diverse surgical specialties and real-world patient care, students develop the competence and confidence required for internship and future residency training.

The department is led by Dr. Hassanain M. Ibraheem, Consultant Cardiac Surgeon, who oversees its academic and clinical training activities.

Mission

The Department of Surgery is committed to delivering high-quality medical education, promoting safe and ethical patient care, advancing surgical knowledge through research, and developing skilled, professional, and compassionate future physicians.

Academic Scope & Teaching Areas

The department provides training across a wide range of surgical disciplines, including:

• General Surgery
• Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Vascular Surgery
• Orthopedic Surgery
• Neurosurgery
• Pediatric Surgery
• Urology
• Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

This broad exposure ensures that students gain a well-rounded understanding of surgical practice and multidisciplinary care.

Teaching & Learning Approach

The department adopts an integrated and student-centered approach to surgical education:

Didactic Learning

• Lectures
• Seminars
• Case-based discussions

Clinical Training

• Ward rounds
• Outpatient clinics
• Emergency department exposure

Practical Skills Development

• Suturing workshops
• Simulation-based training
• Participation in minor and major surgical procedures

Clinical Training Role

Clinical training is a cornerstone of the department’s educational mission. Students are guided to:

• Develop clinical reasoning in surgical settings
• Perform safely and effectively in real patient scenarios
• Acquire essential hands-on procedural skills
• Communicate professionally with patients and healthcare teams
• Transition confidently into clinical responsibility during internship

Key Areas of Training

The department’s training framework is structured across multiple clinical environments:

• Wards: Foundations of patient care and clinical assessment
• Operating Rooms: Direct exposure to surgical procedures
• Emergency Department: Acute care and rapid decision-making
• Outpatient Clinics: Patient communication and continuity of care
• Skills Laboratories: Hands-on procedural training
• Classrooms: Theoretical and evidence-based learning
• Research Activities: Introduction to academic and clinical research

Facilities & Training Environment

The Department of Surgery is committed to providing a comprehensive educational environment that supports modern teaching methodologies. Training is conducted across clinical settings, simulation facilities, and academic spaces to ensure a balanced and effective learning experience.

Programs & Courses

• Program: Undergraduate Medical Program (MBBS)
• Courses: Core surgical rotations covering all major surgical specialties

Closing Statement

Through excellence in teaching, clinical training, and academic development, the Department of Surgery continues to prepare future physicians to meet the evolving challenges of modern healthcare with skill, integrity, and professionalism.