The Department of Breast Surgery at University Medical & Dental College (UMDC) is dedicated to the diagnosis, surgical management, and comprehensive care of benign and malignant breast diseases. The Department leads in modern, oncoplastic breast surgery, combining cancer care with the best cosmetic outcomes. Our undergraduates don’t wait until post-graduation to learn this. From early clinical years, our students attend Breast MDTs, observe oncoplastic cases, and understand the principles of breast conservation and reconstruction through the Breast Surgery academic program UMDC.
We train tomorrow’s surgeons to be both technically skilled and deeply patient-focused.
To promote excellence in breast health care through quality education, early diagnosis, and patient-centered surgical management.
Provide structured clinical exposure in breast surgery for undergraduate students
Emphasize early detection and timely management of breast diseases
Promote ethical, compassionate and evidence-based surgical care
Encourage multidisciplinary collaboration in breast cancer management
Familiarize students with common benign and malignant breast conditions
Develop skills in breast history taking and clinical examination
Create awareness about breast cancer screening and prevention
Introduce principles of surgical and adjuvant management of breast diseases
Dedicated breast clinics and outpatient services
Diagnostic support including imaging and biopsy services
Operation theatre exposure and postoperative care facilities
Teaching is conducted through clinical rotations, outpatient clinics, bedside teaching, case discussions and exposure to multidisciplinary breast care meetings where appropriate as part of the Breast Surgery clinical training program.
The Department of Breast Surgery is committed to patient dignity, ethical practice, early diagnosis and high-quality training of future healthcare professionals.
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