Surgery

Catalog description

During the clinical clerkship, the student develops an understanding of the diagnosis and treatment of surgical conditions, including life-threatening conditions. Students will have the opportunity to gain an understanding of Surgery through patient interviews, physical examination, surgical procedures, review of imaging and laboratory studies, and a variety of other educational experiences. This clerkship will expose students to the management of patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings, as well as in the operating room. Prerequisite: Medical Basic Sciences.