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Nov 22, 2024
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SUR 45085 - Trauma/Surgical Critical Care
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. A combined experience in both general surgery and trauma. The student undertakes an advanced clinical role in patient care, including preoperative workup, operative management, and post-operative care under the direct supervision of the faculty. The student will acquire skill in bedside surgical procedures. There will be conferences and daily rounds with the house staff. Patient exposure will be at the Regional One Health. All enrolled students see how both blunt and penetrating trauma is managed in one of the busiest trauma centers in the country. This course is extremely beneficial to students considering a career in surgery or emergency room medicine. Strong points include initial evaluation, multiple system injury, diagnostic studies and an immense O.R. experience. The Trauma ICU allows the student to gain experience in Ventilatory management, and hemodynamic, nutritional and antibiotic management.
Grade Mode: Standard Max per section: 3 Instructional Method: Clinical -Elective
Location offered: Memphis Hospital: Regional One Health Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of SUR-30000 Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Andrew Kerwin, MD - akerwin1@uthsc.edu Spring - Instructor of Record: Andrew Kerwin, MD - akerwin1@uthsc.edu Course Coordinator: Courtney Bishop - cbishop@uthsc.edu
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: No
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