Cardiothoracic Surgery Elective

Surgery Sub-I

SURG 5007

Category: Sub-I
Classification: Selective
Contact: Surgery Clerkship Coordinator                                                                                                  Eligible: Enrichment Only
Months Offered: All, on Augusta Campus only

Course Description: In this course, students will function as substitute interns on a surgical service. Students are lottery assigned to a specific surgical service and will function as an integral part of that service. Students are expected to initiate the clinical database, begin diagnostic measures and where possible, perform surgical procedures with supervision. Additionally, students will participate in teaching responsibilities, conferences, clinics, operating and night call experiences of the service. Surgical services include Acute Care Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Neurosurgery, Otolaryngology, Orthopedic Surgery, Pediatric Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Surgical Oncology, Transplant, Urology and Vascular Surgery. 

 

Cardiothoracic Surgery Externship

SURG 5325

*  Students are eligible after completing either Surgery or OBGYN clerkship.*

Category: Clinical
Classification: 4wks or 2wks-(Introductory Elective, M3 students only)
Contact: Surgery Clerkship Coordinator            Eligible: Clerkship/Enrichment
Months Offered: All

Course Description: This elective offers experience in pathophysiology and treatment of cardiothoracic disease. Students will participate in evaluating consultations regarding patients with potential cardiothoracic surgical problems. Students may also have the opportunity to participate in treating critically ill patients in the surgical intensive care unit. 

This elective is not repeatable; credit is given for the rotation taken first, 2wks or 4wks, but not both. 

Cardiothoracic Surgery Off-Campus Externship

SURG 5326

This course requires application using VSLO or other arrangements made by the student. Off Campus Elective Form and supporting documents required.

Category: Clinical
Classification: Off-Campus
Contact: Surgery Clerkship Coordinator
Eligible: Enrichment Only
Months Offered: All

Course Description: This elective is designed to provide additional experience in pathophysiology and treatment of cardiothoracic disease by allowing students to work with cardiothoracic surgeons at another medical school or institution.