SUR - 701 Core Clerkship: Surgery

During this 8-week clerkship, the principles of pre-operative and post-operative care, diagnosis of surgical disease, indications for surgery, recognition and response to surgical emergencies, and the physiological principles of surgery are stressed through the case study method. Students will be involved in the care of approximately three patients per week. Technical experience is provided in the operating rooms and clinical skills lab. Outpatient clinics, lectures and conferences provide additional direct contact with faculty. Required Credit Hours: (8)