Surgery Rotation 5 Credits/Maximum of 5

Catalog description

PAS 737 Surgery is a required clinical rotation focused on the perioperative care of patients with surgical conditions. Students gain experience in the evaluation and management of patients across pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative settings. Under supervision, students develop skills in patient assessment, physical examination, and clinical reasoning, and participate in surgical procedures. The rotation emphasizes perioperative evaluation, operative participation, and patient-centered communication with patients, families, and the healthcare team. Upon completion of this rotation, students will demonstrate the ability to evaluate and manage patients with surgical conditions across the perioperative continuum, including pre-operative assessment, intra-operative participation, and post-operative care. Students will develop differential diagnoses, select and interpret diagnostic studies, and formulate management plans, including appropriate referrals. Students will assist in surgical procedures, recognize potential complications, and provide patient-centered education regarding surgical conditions and the perioperative experience.