Surgical Training in Libya: the Way Forward

ABSTRACT

The General Surgical Training Programmes worldwide are designed to ensure that the advanced surgical trainee in surgery achieves competency in knowledge; skill and attitude; both operative and non-operative in a wide range of common surgical conditions; enabling the trainee to practice competently as a surgeon. Therefore; the goal of the surgical training is to train broad-based; highly qualified surgical specialists who can provide excellence in the care of patients with a wide range of surgical diseases. To this end we have to strive to a training programme that emphasizes education over service; training in all major surgical sub- specialties; and strong academic affiliations