SUR1 4060/F - Cardiovascular Surgery

Cr Hrs: 3.5, 7
Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks

This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 3.5 or 7 credit hours. The student should function with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in several of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. An intensive exposure to the total surgical management of the adult cardiac patient is offered. Emphasis is placed on adequate diagnostic measures and the available therapeutic modalities. CATH conference is held on Mondays at 3:30pm at the VA Medical Center. Pulmonary conference is held on Fridays at 8:00am in the Coleman Building.

Grade Mode: Standard
Max per section: 3
Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective
Location offered: Memphis
Hospital: Variable
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of (SUR1-3001/F or SUR2-3001/F or SUR3-3001/F or SUR4-3001/F)

Term offered: Spring/Fall

Fall - Instructor of Record: Darryl Weiman - dweiman@uthsc.edu
Spring - Instructor of Record: Darryl Weiman - dweiman@uthsc.edu
Course Coordinator: Courtney Bishop - cbishop@uthsc.edu - 901-448-8370

Prior Authorization: Yes
Blocks Not Offered: None
Off-cycle timing allowed: Negotiable
Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation