PHAS 6435 Surgery Rotation I
This four-week supervised clinical course provides the student with hands-on experience in the operating room setting. Both pre-operative and post-operative assessment and care will be emphasized. The student will be assigned to a general surgeon in private practice, where, under supervision, he/she engages in a wide variety of activities in each phase of surgical intervention: pre-operative, operative, and post-operative recovery. The student is given opportunities to explore the basic considerations involved in the fluid, electrolyte, and nutritional management of the surgical patient, infections, wound healing, and wound care. Students participate in daily rounds, conferences, and serve on call.
Prerequisite
Successful completion of the didactic PHAS professional curriculum.
Offered
Fall