​​​​​​Division of Surgery

Vision

Advancing optimal surgical care in South Africa and beyond.

Mission

To optimize surgical care by

• Creating and sustaining a culture of transformative learning;
• Contributing to the discovery, sharing and translation of knowledge that will promote health, surgical knowledge and skill
• Benefiting the broader community by means of education, prevention and treatment 

Values

The FMHS values are endorsed by the Division of Surgery:

• excellence (to be outstanding at what we do, to be locally relevant and internationally competitive)
• integrity (to be honest, open, ethical and professional)
• commitment (to be dedicated to achieving our goals)
• accountability (to accept responsibility for our decisions and actions)
• inclusivity (to embrace and support diversity, to create an environment in which people feel valued, respected and supported)
• innovation (to generate new ideas and strive to develop new products, processes and services that benefit society).