MDE xxxx: Colorectal Surgery
Periods | Pre-requisite | Sites & Slots | Hours | Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11 | Year 4 status | 1@LVH-CC | FT, 60-70 wk | 2,4 |
Dr. Robert Sinnott
The student will participate in a busy service with colon-rectal surgery residents. This rotation addresses common disorders that the student may encounter whether he or she should choose to specialize in general surgery, internal medicine or family practice. Additionally, the rotation focuses on colon-rectal surgery and provides opportunities in sigmoidoscopy, fiberoptic colonoscopy and the evaluation and care of colon and rectal disorders arising from systemic disease.
Objectives
Develop an understanding of the pathophysiology of common colorectal diseases.
Create a differential diagnosis of colorectal disorders
Describe treatment and surgical options for colorectal disorders
Observe or participate in colorectal procedures and colonoscopies
Identify the relation of such disorders to systemic disease
Evaluation
Students will be evaluated based on their ward performance.