SUR 35044 - Pediatric Surgery CE

Cr Hrs: 3
Session Length: 2 weeks

PD

This is a face-to-face clinical rotation. This career exploration course (CE) will allow third year medical students to explore the pediatric 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: Pass/Fail

Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective

Location offered: Chattanooga
Hospital: Erlanger Health System
Prerequisites: SUR-30000 or OBG-30000
Term offered: Fall

Fall - Instructor of Record: Daniel Stanley - Daniel.Stanley@universitysurgical.com

Course Coordinator: Breanna Lomnick - breanna.lomnick@universitysurgical.com

Prior Authorization: Yes
Blocks Not Offered: 5, 6, 1, 2, 3 and 4
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