Medical Students

Learning Objectives for the Surgery Clerkship

• To introduce surgical principles and provide opportunities for them to acquire the basic surgical skills and knowledge that will contribute to their general professional education
• Students are to obtain a solid fund of knowledge relevant to surgical patients. Students are to be able to discuss the evaluation and formulate an appropriate differential diagnosis for the clinical presentation and possible management options
• Students are provided with opportunities to prepare, observe and participate in varying surgical operations throughout the rotation
• Surgery Clerkship Objectives by Clinical Rotation

Learning Objectives for the Surgery Sub Internships

• Colorectal Service
• Minimally Invasive Surgery
• Pancreas & Biliary Surgery
• Pediatric Surgery
• Trauma & Emergency Surgery Service
• VA General Surgery
• Vascular Surgery

Learning Objectives for 4th Year Surgery Electives

• Breast Cancer – A Multidisciplinary Perspective
• Burn Unit
• Colorectal Surgery
• General Surgery and Organ Transplantation
• Pediatric Surgery
• Surgery Skills Lab
• Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
• Trauma, Surgical Critical Care, and Emergency Surgery
• Vascular Surgery

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