Nov 09, 2024  
2024-2025 Academic Bulletin 
    
2024-2025 Academic Bulletin
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SUR 40101 - Junior Internship in General Surgery




Cr Hrs: 6
Session Length: 4 weeks

PD

This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 6 credit hours. The student will function as a junior intern with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in all of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. This junior internship offers the students an advanced clinical role in patient care including pre-operative evaluation, operative treatment and post-operative care under direct faculty supervision. It includes significant outpatient experience with one-on-one faculty involvement, evaluation of patients presenting with emergency conditions, and participation in advanced laparoscopic techniques. IV, EKG, and laboratory teams preclude the need for paramedical services by students, but students are expected to perform invasive monitoring and treatment procedures. Participation in resident conferences and rounds with house staff and faculty are expected.

Grade Mode: Standard

Instructional Method: Clinical-Required Selective

Location Offered: Knoxville

Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of SUR-30000
Term Offered: Fall, Spring





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