About ABSI

Objectives

ABSI is formed as per guidelines set in Schedule 11 of memorandum of ASI and has been approved as a Section of ASI in 2010.

The objectives of the ABSI shall be:

To promote the art & science of Breast disease in the Indian Subcontinent
To advance standards and training in Breast Disease amongst members of the medical profession and professions allied to medicine.
To formulate structured training including assessment programmes in collaboration with National and International institutions
To develop Breast Surgery as a distinct Subspecialty in India
To promote the study and research of Breast Disease
To bring out (from time to time) a consensus statement regarding the standardized and optimum management of various breast diseases in Indian scenario [“in order to find an Indian solution to Indian problems”].
To represent Surgeons practicing Breast Surgery on National & International platform
To create public awareness about the importance of early detection of breast cancer