Essentials of Surgery

Catalog description

This course focuses on didactic preparation for the required surgery clerkship. It explores the clinical discipline of surgery, the fundamentals of surgical disease, and the care of patients and families affected by this. Pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, and appropriate management of patients with major and minor surgical conditions are emphasized. It examines basic operating room etiquette, surgical techniques, and surgical procedures. The course covers medical/surgical history and physical exam, appropriate laboratory tests, imaging, and other diagnostics, differential diagnosis, pre- and post-operative management, skills for assisting in the operating room, and treatment used in the surgical patient.