Diplomate of National Board (General Surgery)

Diplomate of National Board (General Surgery) | DNB (General Surgery)

 

Affiliating Body

The Program is affiliated to the National Board Of Examinations.

Student Intake

The college has received permission from NMC to start MS program in General Surgery from the Academic Year 2024-25. Hence new students for DNB (General Surgery) will not be enrolled from the Academic Year 2024-25

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Key Information

Pedagogy

Comprehensive Surgical Care Training:
  • Hands-on sessions focusing on mastering both pre-operative and postoperative care.
  • Simulations and real-time case handling to practice the art and science of surgery.
  • Consultation workshops to refine the process of seeking and providing surgical advice.
Research & Communication:
  • Research project guidance and mentorship.
  • Training on presenting findings to peers and the wider medical community.
Peer-teaching sessions:
  • Workshops on effective training methods for juniors, medical students, and paramedical personnel.
Continuous Learning:
  • Regular updates on the latest surgical developments.
  • Participation in continuing medical education programs.
Emergency Management:
  • Emergency response simulations.
  • Training on handling routine and specialized surgical issues.
Surgical Audit Awareness:
  • Seminars on the importance and methods of surgical audits.
  • Discussions on cost-effective patient management.
Referral System Training:
  • Understanding when and how to refer patients to specialized centers, based on the limitations of infrastructure and expertise.
Documentation & Ethics:
  • Workshops on maintaining accurate medical records, with a special focus on medico-legal cases.
  • Training on ethical practices in doctor-patient relationships.
  • Training to think on one's feet during surgical challenges.

Differentiators

  • The course is taught by knowledgeable and dedicated faculty members in compliance with NMC standards.
  • With well-equipped facilities like lecture halls, specialized labs, a library, and hostel accommodations, students are ensured a comfortable learning environment and efficient content delivery.
  • K J Somaiya charitable hospital provides ample clinical resources, ensuring students gain sufficient hands-on experience across various sections due to the consistent patient inflow.

Program Outcome

A DNB (General Surgery) Post graduate can pursue further studies in super-specialty fields, take up teaching roles in medical institutions, or work in premier hospitals. They also have the option to establish their own clinics or collaborate with multi-specialty hospitals as Associate Consultants.

Curriculum

The curriculum is prescribed by the National Board of Examinations. Please visit the link and go to page 2 to view the details.