SUR 35020 - General Surgery CE

Cr Hrs: 3
Session Length: 2 Weeks

This is a face to face clinical rotation. This career exploration course (CE) will allow third year medical students to explore the general surgery discipline as a potential career choice. Students will be expected to attend weekly conferences, clinics and surgical seminars. Students will also participate in the 24 hour call shifts assigned by the department. The objective of this clerkship is to familiarize the student with the basic pathophysiologic, diagnostic and therapeutic modalities involved in the art and science of surgery. They will demonstrate their ability to work as part of a surgical team by presenting cases, developing differential diagnosis and formulating plans for patient work-ups and treatments.

Grade Mode: P/F

Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective
Location offered: Chattanooga
Hospital: Erlanger Health System
Prerequisites: SUR-30000

Term offered: Spring

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: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12
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: No