It is expected that the program will provide
opportunities for students to develop and demonstrate knowledge and
understanding, skills and other properties in the following fields:
1. Apply
and integrate knowledge of basic biomedical and socio-behavioral sciences,
detective reasoning, and evidence based practice in clinical problem solving in
different fields ofGeneral Surgery
2. Interpret
accurately the findings from history and physical examination to recognize the
presentation/s and construct a differential diagnosis for common General
Surgery complaints
3. Select
and interpret the results of the most appropriate diagnostic plan for
evaluation of common General Surgery complaints taking into consideration the
nature of the clinical situation and the risks, benefits and costs to the
patient.
4. Formulate
management plans for common and rare General Surgery problems taking into
account the cultural and individual needs.
5. Demonstrate
professional skills in outpatient General Surgical procedures, basic general
surgical skills, preoperative, operative, and postoperative management of problems and complications.
6. Recognize
and manage effectively all General Surgical emergencies.
7. Recognize
ethical principles that govern decision-making in General Surgery practice and
implement the professional ethical attitude with patients and their relatives
including respect of patient's confidentiality and consent and delivery of care
in an honest, considerate and compassionate manner.
8. Maintain
complete, detailed and accurate medical records and utilize information
technology to manage information, access on-line medical information, and
support own education and proper patient care.
9. Utilize
different scientific methodologies to conduct and publish scientific research
studies and present the results professionally.
10. Demonstrate
effective communication with the health-care team and develop team-working and
leadership skills necessary to organize work and supervise and educate junior
and paramedical staff and show a commitment to continuous professional
development.