SURG 9501 General Surgery Breast-DHR

The goal of this elective is to provide the student with an opportunity to observe patients with common conditions that require the care of, and referral to a general and breast surgeon.  Senior students will work with the broad-based general and laparoscopic surgery service. They take care of patients from admission to discharge. They perform history and physical examinations, and keep daily records on general & breast surgical patients. They follow in the outpatient clinics, emergency department, intensive care units and on general wards. They participate in operations for their patients. They participate in pre and post-operative care of general & breast surgical patients. They present cases, attend all conferences, and take call as designated by the general & breast surgical service.  No call will be required.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of MS3 surgical clerkship.

Credits

4

Schedule Type

Elective

Grading Basis

P/NP

Administrative Unit

Dept of Surgery

Offered

As scheduled