General Surgery

General surgery is a discipline that requires knowledge of and responsibility for the preoperative, operative, and postoperative management of jpatients with a broad spectrum of diseases, including those which may require nonoperative, elective, or emergency surgical treatment.

General Surgery

Surgical management requires skill in complex decision making;in general surgery the general surgeons should be competent in diagnosis as well as treatment and management, including operative intervention.
and demonstrates broad knowledge and experience in conditions affecting the:

  • Alimentary Tract
  • Abdomen and its Contents
  • Breast, Skin and Soft Tissue
  • Endocrine System

In addition, the certified general surgeon demonstrates broad knowledge and experience in:

  • Surgical Critical Care
  • Surgical Oncology
  • Trauma

    The field of general surgery as a specialty comprises, but is not limited to, the performance of operations and procedures relevant to the content areas listed above. It is expected that the certified surgeon will also have additional knowledge and experience relevant to the above areas in the following categories:
    Related disciplines, including anatomy, physiology, epidemiology, immunology, and pathology (including neoplasia).
    Clinical care domains, including wound healing; infection and antibiotic usage; fluid and electrolyte management; transfusion and disorders of coagulation; shock and resuscitation; metabolism and nutrition; minimally invasive and laprascopic intervention appropriate use and interpretation of radiologic diagnostic and therapeutic imaging; and pain management

Tasks and Responsibilities of Scientific Councils

  • Preparation, reviewing and updating the scientific curricula in medical specialties regularly.
  • Supervision the approved training program.

  • Full supervision of the exam process in all its stages.

  • Defining the requirements for recognition of the training centers.

  • Defining the list of scientific references for specialization.

  • Conducting academic educational activities, conferences, courses and workshops.

Contact For More Information

We are open on Saturday- Thursday at 09am -3pm, except on holidays.

General Surgery office

Mr. husam abdalsamd 

Email : h.abdualsamad@sboms.org

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the SBOMS recognized in Syria and Turkey?

SBOMS is recognized by medical establishments in northern Syria and recognized in Turkish hospitals in the northern countryside of Aleppo (Euphrates Shield and Olive Branch). You haven’t reached the results yet.

How can I get my exam results?

You can get the results of the exams by entering the exams page and entering the registration number .Clik Hir

How can I register in SBOMS?

In case you are new graduated : You can register on the specialty by following the announcements New residents issued by the main identifiers of the SBOMS on Facebook or on the website.


If you are registered before as residents : you can go to the nearest office of SBOMS ( Idlib or Turkey Office)

When can I do the primary exam?

You can do the first written exam at the end of the first year for the 4-year specialties (such as internal medicine and pediatric) , and the end of the second year for the specialties of 5-6 year residency (such as surgery).

When can I do the final exam?

You can do the final written examination after the end of the training period according to each specialization and pass the primary written examination and requires the passage of at least one full academic year between the primary written examination and the final exam .

When are the specialty exams held at SBOMS ?

the primary and the final exams are usually Held twice a year and for each specialty specific dates .
You can follow up exams dates at this link EVENTS