KMU INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES KOHAT
To be a leading department in surgical education and research, recognized nationally and globally, for providing compassionate, efficient, and high-quality surgical care and producing surgeons who exemplify professionalism, innovation, and ethical leadership.
To cultivate professional excellence in surgery through innovative, competency-based, and evidence-informed education. Anchored in patient-centered care, our department is committed to nurturing ethical, empathetic, and technically proficient surgeons capable of delivering safe and comprehensive surgical services. We aim to empower future leaders in academic surgery and clinical research who are responsive to the dynamic health needs of our society at local, national, and global levels.
The Department of Surgery at KMU-IMS is committed to nurturing the next generation of safe, ethical, and competent surgeons. Surgery is not merely a technical skill but a disciplined blend of knowledge, precision, judgment, and compassion. Our department delivers a comprehensive surgical training experience that balances foundational surgical sciences with hands-on clinical exposure. We aim to create a learning environment where medical students and residents can explore, inquire, and refine their skills under experienced guidance. Through simulation, supervised operative exposure, bedside teaching, research opportunities, and interdisciplinary collaboration, we ensure our graduates are well-prepared to serve both in national and international healthcare settings. Associate Prof. Dr. Shabab Hussain MBBS, FCPS (Surgery), CHPE, DHPE, MHPE Scholar Associate Professor & Head of Department
The Department of Surgery is one of the largest clinical departments at KMU-IMS and plays a central role in both undergraduate and postgraduate medical education. It provides training in general surgery and subspecialties through structured clinical rotations, operative experience, morning meetings, M&M sessions, journal clubs, and academic workshops. Our facilities include: - Well-equipped modular operating theatres - Dedicated skills lab for procedural simulations - Digital access to surgical video libraries - A dynamic faculty committed to mentoring and assessment The department is recognized by PMDC and CPSP for undergraduate and FCPS postgraduate training. It collaborates actively with departments such as Anesthesia, Orthopedics, and Emergency Medicine for multidisciplinary education and case-based learning.
The Undergraduate (MBBS) Surgical Curriculum is structured in alignment with the guidelines of the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) and includes the following components: - Principles of asepsis, surgical anatomy, instruments, suturing - Clinical examination and diagnosis of common surgical conditions - Management protocols for trauma, hernias, appendicitis, breast and thyroid diseases, and abdominal emergencies - Introduction to laparoscopy and minimally invasive techniques - Integration with pathology, radiology, and pharmacology - Emphasis on ethics, communication, and professionalism Teaching Methods: - Ward rounds, bedside teaching, case discussions, DOPS, OMP and SNAPPS. - Simulation-based teaching (e.g., suturing, catheterization, surgical scrub)
