Program

MS – General Surgery

The MS General Surgery course is a three-year postgraduate medical program that specializes in the surgical treatment of abdominal organs and other conditions, focusing on diagnosis, surgery, and patient management. It builds on the MBBS degree, offering a combination of theoretical learning and extensive hands-on practical and clinical training in a hospital setting. Upon completion, graduates can work as surgeons in various medical facilities and are prepared for advanced training in surgical subspecialties.

The MS General Surgery course is a three-year postgraduate medical program that specializes in the surgical treatment of abdominal organs and other conditions, focusing on diagnosis, surgery, and patient management. It builds on the MBBS degree, offering a combination of theoretical learning and extensive hands-on practical and clinical training in a hospital setting. Upon completion, graduates can work as surgeons in various medical facilities and are prepared for advanced training in surgical subspecialties.

The objectives of an MS in General Surgery are to produce competent surgeons who can independently diagnose, manage, and perform surgery on common surgical conditions, provide comprehensive pre-operative and post-operative care, manage trauma, uphold ethical standards, teach and guide junior doctors, conduct research, and contribute to community health needs through high-quality, compassionate surgical care.

An MS General Surgery course is a 3-year postgraduate program focusing on the principles and practice of surgery, including anatomy, diagnosis, and management of surgical conditions, especially those of the abdominal organs. Key features include extensive operative training with graded responsibility in elective and emergency cases, hands-on experience with patient care, a strong emphasis on basic and applied medical sciences, structured academic learning, a dissertation or thesis, and rotations in allied surgical and medical specialties. The program develops both practical surgical skills and theoretical knowledge to produce competent, ethical, and community-oriented surgeons.

An MS in General Surgery syllabus covers basic sciences, clinical surgery principles, preoperative and postoperative care, surgical infections, trauma management, and surgical technology. Core components include applied anatomy, physiology, pathology, microbiology, principles of anesthesia, asepsis, wound management, and clinical nutrition. The curriculum emphasizes acquiring practical skills, critical thinking for patient management, and staying updated on recent advancements in the surgical field.

The objectives of an MS in General Surgery are to produce competent surgeons who can independently diagnose, manage, and perform surgery on common surgical conditions, provide comprehensive pre-operative and post-operative care, manage trauma, uphold ethical standards, teach and guide junior doctors, conduct research, and contribute to community health needs through high-quality, compassionate surgical care.

An MS General Surgery course is a 3-year postgraduate program focusing on the principles and practice of surgery, including anatomy, diagnosis, and management of surgical conditions, especially those of the abdominal organs. Key features include extensive operative training with graded responsibility in elective and emergency cases, hands-on experience with patient care, a strong emphasis on basic and applied medical sciences, structured academic learning, a dissertation or thesis, and rotations in allied surgical and medical specialties. The program develops both practical surgical skills and theoretical knowledge to produce competent, ethical, and community-oriented surgeons.

Course Duration

3 years

Course Eligibility

To be eligible for an MS – General Surgery in India, the Student must hold an MBBS degree from a Medical Council of India (now National Medical Commission)-recognized institution, complete one year of mandatory internship, and be registered with a State Medical Council. Admission is primarily based on score in the national NEET-PG entrance exam, with qualifying cutoffs varying by category.

Course Fees

Where Surgical Precision Meets Purpose

Step into the demanding world of General Surgery. Learn to make critical decisions, refine operative skills, and transform lives in real time.

Admission Enquiry

Mrs. Rajalakshmi

Admission officer, Srinivas University