The Department of Surgical Subspecialties at Al-Quds University – Faculty of Medicine represents a cornerstone of the clinical training provided to medical students. This department encompasses a wide range of specialties, including Urology, ENT, Ophthalmology, Pediatric Surgery, Cardiac Surgery, and Plastic Surgery. Through our collaborations with multiple teaching hospitals and specialized centers across Palestine, students are offered the opportunity to rotate in diverse clinical environments. These institutions are led by highly qualified and experienced clinicians, who actively supervise, mentor, and support students during their clinical rotations, ensuring exposure to high standards of surgical practice and professionalism.
Surgical Specialities
To prepare and empower our medical students with early and broad exposure to surgical subspecialties, enabling them to develop a comprehensive clinical perspective and nurturing their ability to make informed decisions regarding their future career paths. Our department is committed to fostering clinical excellence, ethical practice, and an appreciation for surgical diversity.
– To deliver high-quality clinical training in various surgical subspecialties in collaboration with expert clinicians across affiliated hospitals and centers.
– To equip students with fundamental surgical skills, clinical reasoning, and professional attitudes through hands-on learning and mentorship.
– To create a supportive learning environment that stimulates curiosity, critical thinking, and a patient-centered approach to care.
– To inspire students to pursue careers in surgical specialties through early engagement, role modeling, and research opportunities.
Academic Staff
– Urology
– ENT
– Ophthalmology
– Cardiac Surgery
– Paediatric Surgey
The department offers a wide range of courses related to General and Special Surgery
Course Title |
Course Number |
Credit Hours |
Sequence (Year) |
General Surgery I (Junior) |
6202411 |
10 |
Fourth Year |
General Surgery II (Senior) |
6202612 |
6 |
Sixth Year |
Urology |
6202451 |
2 |
Fourth Year |
Ophthalmology |
6202561 |
2 |
Fifth Year |
Ear, Nose & Throat |
6207411 |
2 |
Fourth Year |
Paediatric Surgery* |
6202531 |
2 |
Fifth Year |
Plastic Surgery* |
6202541 |
2 |
Fifth Year |
Cardiovascular Surgery* |
6202521 |
2 |
Fifth Year |