General
Surgery
Surgical training for III Year BDS students — clinical meetings, OT postings and observation of advanced procedures.
Department of General Surgery
The Department of General Surgery at Sree Mookambika Institute of Medical Sciences provides III Year BDS students with critical training in surgical principles and practices — enhancing their ability to handle surgical complexities in dental patients.
Located on the same campus, the department offers BDS students rich exposure to a variety of surgical cases through clinical meetings, lectures, case discussions and hands-on observation of procedures. Students attend clinical postings for 5 hours weekly in a state-of-the-art OT complex with advanced life support systems.
Clinical Exposure & OT Training
BDS students witness a variety of surgeries including advanced procedures in head & neck cancer, reconstructive surgeries, major abdominal surgeries and minimally invasive surgeries. Specialized facilities include upper & lower GI endoscopy units and a sophisticated emergency trauma unit.
Focus of the Department
A wide range of surgical procedures across general, head & neck, GI, genitourinary and advanced disciplines.
Adult Vaccination
Vaccination services for adults as part of preventive health care alongside surgical management.
Round-the-Clock Trauma Care
Comprehensive trauma management available 24×7 with multidisciplinary surgical support.
Educational Approach
A comprehensive learning environment for BDS students — building foundational understanding of surgical principles and promoting interdisciplinary collaboration.
Weekly discussions on surgical cases and diagnostic techniques.
Observational training in surgical procedures and patient management.
In-depth learning on surgical practices, post-op care and trauma management.