Introduction to Acute Care Surgery

Catalog description

This course will familiarize students with common Acute Care Surgery pathologies as well as develop patient-centered communication, history-taking and physical exam skills while integrating basic sciences and clinical medicine. Students will learn to evaluate history and physical findings to form a problem list and differential diagnosis. Students will be introduced to core professional, ethical and legal concepts related to patient care. Prerequisite(s): SURG 5000 >= C or OBGN 5000 >= C Repeatability: May not be repeated for credit. Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Program Restrictions: MD_MEDD MD-Medicine Schedule Type (Primary): Supervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.