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