SUR - 765 Colon and Rectal Surgery

Close one-on-one instruction between the student and physician in an apprentice-teacher relationship. The student accompanies the physician in all outpatient clinic office hours, as well as surgical procedures and hospital rounds. This involves spending approximately 15 hours per week in a clinic environment, assisting in approximately 50 surgical and endoscopic procedures over the month and daily in-hospital rounds. No night call required. The grade will be determined by an essay exam, course clinical evaluations, submitted history and physical exams and classroom participation. Offered: fall, spring and summer. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 4