This elective provides the student the opportunity to participate in hands-on care of surgical patients during rounds, in the OR, and clinic. The objective of this elective is to give students extra exposure to one of the surgical sub-specialties (ie., vascular, pediatric, plastic, trauma). The student is under the direct supervision of both attendings and residents. In addition, participation in conferences, didactic lectures and other teaching opportunities will be available.
Evaluation
Evaluation will be based on clinical performance based by direct observation.