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General surgery

Course Description: This course includes the general surgery curriculum. The curriculum is built around general and specific behavioral objectives, integrating basic sciences with clinical sciences and the skills required for diagnosis and treatment. The content covers emergencies and routine cases in each specialty. It reviews the objectives that the student must achieve, which vary in importance for the general practitioner, and the variation is indicated by the priority level specified in parentheses at the end of each objective. The contents are divided into general surgery fundamentals, head injuries, injuries and tumors of different body areas: head and neck, chest, breast, abdomen, inguinoscrotal region, and urinary tract, in addition to pediatric surgery.
Credits: 11
Objectives of the course :

Display responsible and compassionate behavior with the patient and family, taking into account cultural, social, and economic backgrounds, and when interacting with all educational levels and abilities.
Use the required communication skills to take an appropriate medical history and perform a physical examination.
3. Appraise the role of basic sciences (anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry) and relevant underlying pathophysiological processes in the surgical practice, diagnosis, and treatment of common diseases in patients and the community.
4. Identifying the epidemiological profile of the population and the community, their heritage, and their cultural, social, geographical, and economic characteristics, and the relationship of all of that to the causes and treatment of surgical diseases.
5. Possess the necessary knowledge and skills to identify the patient's health problems: common emergencies, endemic or epidemic diseases, and disabilities, including health promotion and prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, and follow-up.
6. Optimal selection of the most appropriate and cost-effective tests to reach the correct diagnosis, taking into account patient rights, capabilities, and the healthcare system's capabilities, especially when balancing the pros and cons of surgical intervention.
7. Interact effectively with surgical and other healthcare teams (and appreciate the roles of others) in the provision of medical and surgical services.
8. Continue independent learning in surgery and pursue postgraduate studies.

Course outputs :
  • Identification of various types of surgical diseases and description of their pathogenesis and clinical manifestations.
  • Describe the principles of managing common and critical surgical cases.
  • Perform a safe, thorough, and relevant physical examination for common surgical conditions to identify signs of disease.
  • Safely use appropriate diagnostic and interventional procedures in surgical cases.
  • Integrate data from patient interviews with medical knowledge to develop an evidence-based management plan for surgical cases, including appropriate examinations, treatment options, and preventive measures.
  • Demonstrate the ability to apply critical thinking and creativity in managing novel surgical cases.
  • Communicating effectively with patients, considering behavioral, social, and cultural contexts, to take medical histories, explain diagnoses, management plans, and provide health education.
  • Demonstrate the ability to use information and communication technologies (ICT) for learning and evidence-based surgical practice.
  • Demonstrate the ability to build effective, ethical, and professional relationships with patients, their families, and the healthcare team.
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  • Last updated: 2026-06-02

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