The Center of Excellence for Minimal Access Surgery Training (CEMAST) aims to train surgeons, medical students, and residents in minimal access surgical techniques such as laparoscopy and endoscopy. CEMAST offers courses in laparoscopic general surgery, gynecology, urology, pediatric surgery, and endoscopy. It also trains support staff to ensure safe care for minimal access surgery patients. CEMAST works to spread advanced minimal access surgery techniques across India and other developing countries.