Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery

Catalog description

Credits 0 to 10. 0 to 10 Other Hours. 2- or 4-week elective; becoming part of the surgical team caring for patients undergoing cardiac procedures; participation with cardiologists, attending surgeons and a house staff in the evaluation and follow-up of cardiac surgical patients; experience emphasizes applied cardiopulmonary physiology and diagnostic studies in patient management. Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of year three of the medical school curriculum.