SUR 45051 - Breast Surgical Oncology

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. The Breast Surgical Oncology Elective is designed to give students a look at the multidisciplinary approach to breast cancer care and recommended only for those seriously considering general surgery and/or subspecialty. The student will undertake an advanced clinical role in patient care under the direct supervision of the breast surgeon and gain an appreciation for the complex surgical decision making, risk assessment, surgical planning and preparation and postoperative care for breast cancer patients. Students will have exposure to other specialties including radiology, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists and plastic surgeons who care for patients. Patient exposure will take place in a variety of outpatient and inpatient settings. This rotation is designed as an apprenticeship model where the student will work directly with the breast surgeon, with occasional surgical oncology fellow and/or resident involvement. Students will gain a deeper understanding in the complex management of benign and malignant breast disease processes. This rotation has a very robust technical and operative exposure as well as a thorough clinic component managing the preoperative, postoperative and oncologic surveillance aspects of breast disease.

Grade Mode: Standard
Max per section: 1
Location offered: Memphis
Hospital: Methodist University Hospital, Methodist Germantown Hospital/Germantown Surgery Center, Regional One Health, Methodist Comprehensive Breast Center
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of SUR-30000
Term offered: Fall, Spring

Fall - Instructor of Record: Ashley Hendrix - ahendri1@uthsc.edu

Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Miriam Tsao - mtsao@uthsc.edu

Spring - Instructor of Record: Ashley Hendrix - ahendri1@uthsc.edu

Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Miriam Tsao - mtsao@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: No
Time off for interviews: Yes-provided they contact the administrator at least 4 weeks prior to the onset of the rotation.