Surgery

Catalog description

The required course in surgery is given in the second year and consists of a seven-week clinical clerkship. The primary goal is to provide a rich experience in the discipline of surgery while introducing students to the practice and principles of surgery. The objectives of this course are satisfied in a variety of ways. Students are actively incorporated into the surgical services. Students work with Duke Surgical residents and members of the surgical faculty in the traditional surgical disciplines and surgical specialties. Students are assigned patients on the surgical wards where they serve a crucial role in the care, diagnosis, management, and follow-up of their patients. Clinical rounds are made daily and provide real-time patient care experience and instruction. The fundamental topics which form the foundation of surgical practice are presented at bi-weekly seminars with presentations by senior staff of the Duke University Department of Surgery. The subjects discussed include a broad range of topics in general, thoracic, transplant and vascular surgery. Students are also given an opportunity to reinforce their knowledge of anatomy and physiology. Students are also given an opportunity to test their hand eye coordination in the Surgical Education and Activities Lab. For questions, please contact Thomas Latta, Program Coordinator, via email, [email protected]. Credit: 7. Louise Jackson, MD