Head’s Message

"Surgical education demands a balance of clinical knowledge, technical skill, and ethical judgment. Our department is committed to maintaining the high standards established by our predecessors. We aim to equip our residents and fellows with the surgical training and research skills necessary to provide safe, compassionate, and high-quality surgical care to the population we serve."

Overview

Welcome to the Department of General Surgery at Mashhad University of Medical Sciences. Academic surgery in Mashhad has a rich history dating back to the inauguration of the surgery ward at Imam Reza Hospital (formerly Shahreza Hospital) in 1934. The department evolved under early pioneers and transitioned into a modern educational center in the mid-1950s, establishing a structured residency training program. With the opening of Ghaem Hospital in the late 1960s and early 1970s, surgical training expanded further, leading to the creation of specialized surgical fields including thoracic, pediatric, plastic, vascular, and oncologic surgery. Today, the department manages surgical education and clinical care across major university hospitals, including Imam Reza, Ghaem, and Dr. Sheikh hospitals.

Our Expertise

The Department of General Surgery offers comprehensive surgical training and clinical management of trauma and surgical diseases:

• Abdominal and Digestive Surgery: Surgical management of gastrointestinal, colorectal, hepatobiliary, and pancreatic disorders.
• Endocrine and Breast Surgery: Diagnostic and surgical management of thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal, and breast conditions.
• Trauma and Emergency Surgery: Specialized care for acute trauma and surgical emergencies in dedicated trauma centers.
• Minimally Invasive Surgery: Offering fellowship-trained expertise in advanced laparoscopic procedures.
• Surgical Subspecialty Rotations: Coordinating rotations in pediatric surgery, vascular surgery, plastic and reconstructive surgery, and burn management.
• Postgraduate Fellowships: Providing advanced training fellowships in laparoscopy, colorectal surgery, and surgical oncology.

Educational and Research Mission

• Vision: To be recognized as a leading national center of excellence in surgical education, clinical care, and surgical research.
• Mission: To train highly skilled, ethical, and competent general surgeons; deliver advanced, evidence-based surgical care; and contribute to the advancement of surgical science through clinical research.

Objectives:

• Maintaining rigorous clinical training standards for medical clerkships, internships, general surgery residencies, and fellowships.
• Promoting clinical research in surgical outcomes, oncology, and minimally invasive techniques.
• Ensuring the safety and quality of operative care, postoperative recovery, and surgical outpatient clinics.
• Fostering multidisciplinary collaboration to optimize the care of patients with complex surgical conditions.