MEL 7818: Pediatric Surgery Acting Internship Tampa 15-16

This elective will provide the student with the opportunity to function as a sub-intern. Students will assist with the work up, operative and postoperative management of a range of clinical problems involved in the practice of pediatric surgery. In addition, students will take direction from the attending and work closely with the general surgical residents rotating through the Pediatric Surgical Service. This surgical elective will be conducted at The Tampa General Hospital and will include attending related conferences at The College of Medicine. Night duty will be on an on call basis in association with the residents rotating through the service.

Objective

The objective of this course is a broad exposure to pediatric surgery. This will involve hands on care of the pediatric surgical patients under close supervision of both the resident and attending. In addition, participation in conferences, didactic lectures, and other teaching opportunities will be available.

Evaluation

Students will be evaluated based on ward performance.