SUR 45020 - General Surgery

Cr Hrs: 6
Session Length: 4 weeks

This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 6 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. This senior elective includes daily rounds, rounds with teaching staff, grand rounds, out- patient clinic assignments three days per week, conferences on various subjects three days per week, and emergency room assignments. Assignments on the different services include both service and indigent patients. Students have primary responsibilities for diagnostic workup and assistance on surgical procedures of patients assigned to their respective service. I.V. and lab teams are provided by the hospital; therefore, limited paramedical services are supplied by students. Students will also participate in the 24 hour call issued by the department.

Grade Mode: Standard
Max per section: 2
Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective
Location offered: Chattanooga
Hospital: Erlanger Health System
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of SUR-30000

Term offered: Fall, Spring

Fall - Instructor of Record: Daniel Stanley - Daniel.Stanley@universitysurgical.com
Spring - Instructor of Record: Daniel Stanley - Daniel.Stanley@universitysurgical.com
Course Coordinator: Holly Rambo - Holly.Rambo@erlanger.org - 423-778-7695

Prior Authorization: No
Blocks Not Offered: None
Off-cycle timing allowed: No
Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Overnight Call and/or Float: Yes
Time off for interviews: Yes-Students may be allowed some time off provided they contact the administrator at least 4 weeks prior to the onset of the rotation.