On successful completion of the Surgery Training Program, the student should be able to;

1. Demonstrate adequate knowledge in surgical conditions, at a level appropriate for a basic doctor.
2. Obtain the necessary information from the patient and the relatives, competently examine the patient eliciting physical signs, and record the findings.
3. Demonstrate the ability to analyses the findings and come to reasonable conclusions in the form of diagnosis or differential diagnosis and decide on an appropriate management plan and effectively communicate with patients, relatives and co-workers.
4. Describe the principles of Perioperative care of a patient undergoing common surgical operations.
5. Demonstrate appropriate behavior in the operation theatre.
6. Demonstrate the ability to perform the procedures a basic doctor is expected to perform / under supervision.
7. Identify patient safety concerns and take appropriate measures to avoid or mitigate those in the provision of surgical care.
8. Demonstrate the ability to engage in Evidence Based Practice and lifelong learning
9. Demonstrate ethical behavior and adequate knowledge on legal aspects of surgical care.
10. Identify the place and value of audit and research in improving the quality of surgical care.
11. Demonstrate the abilities to work as a team member of the interprofessional surgical care team, and function as a leader if and when required.