SCC Plastic Surgery 2-week

Catalog description

The plastic surgery student will have an introductory exposure to the sub-specialty areas of plastic surgery including hand and microsurgery, head and neck cancer surgery, congenital deformities, burns, facial trauma, and major reconstruction, as well as cosmetic surgery. Students will integrate knowledge, reasoning, and clinical skills in providing plastic surgery patient-centered care. Students will obtain ambulatory and inpatient care exposure by participating in the evaluations, consultations, and care of patients in the clinics and on the wards. Students will acquire "hands on" operative experience and opportunity to learn, practice, and hone suturing techniques and to assist on many surgical procedures. Credit Hour s : 2 Prerequisites: Successful completion of the first two years of medical school. This course requires approval by the Springfield faculty prior to final registration