MEL 7815: Advanced Surgical Skills: Surgical Intern Preparedness LVHN 15-16

This intensive elective is designed for the fourth year medical students who has a desire to entire a general surgery residency program. The student will be provided a focused and structured surgical readiness curriculum that provides them with the essential skills to confidently enter a general surgery residency. Activities will include surgical lectures, clinical and operative settings across the surgical continuum. Students will rotate through General Surgery, Surgical Intensive Care, Trauma and Robotics. Afternoon sessions will take place in our American College of Surgeons Level II accredited Surgical Education Center (SEC). In the SEC, the student will be introduced to a variety of common surgical skills with low and high fidelity task and other trainers. Some examples of activities include knot tying, suturing, basic laparoscopic skills, chest tube placement, central line placement, airway management and basic robotic skills.

Objectives

1. Complete common surgical procedures using simulators and prosections
2. Develop an advanced understanding of the etiology, pathogenesis and diagnostic studies used to diagnose and treat surgical diseases
3. Develop an advanced understanding of surgical treatment options and alternatives for surgical diseases
4. Be able to recognize and treat immediate life threatening conditions
5. Improve their ability to treat and relieve pain and suffering

Evaluation

Students will be evaluated based on their clinical performance and 1-2 oral presentations.