SUR - 808 Trauma/Critical Care Surgery

The Cook County Trauma Unit is one of the busiest urban trauma centers in the nation and offers an exceptional clinical experience for both medical students and residents. The trauma surgery rotation is designed to provide the senior-level medical student with an in-depth clinical experience in caring for the severely injured patient. The clerkship focuses on the initial management and associated decision-making, the necessary procedures and operative interventions and the critical care necessary for survival of the trauma patient. The student is expected to take an assertive role in patient care from the initial encounter with EMS until the patient is discharged from the hospital. Multilevel supervision and guidance are provided by the attending physicians and residents as well as the clinical support staff. Prerequisite: SUR-701. Offered: fall, spring and summer. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 4-8