MDE 8633: Thoracic Surgical Oncology Tampa 15-16

This elective is designed to provide exposure to the presentation, evaluation and treatment of patients with lung and esophageal cancer as well as less frequent complex thoracic malignancies. The student will gain exposure in the operating room and become familiar with the anatomy chest and cardio-pulmonary physiology. Under the supervision of the clinical faculty, and in conjunction with surgical residents and fellows, the student will be fully integrated in the surgical team and be expected to make daily rounds on patients in the intensive care and ward, participate in the operating room and evaluate pre-op and post-op patients in clinic. From a didactic stand-point the student will join the surgical team in conference and multi-disciplinary tumor boards.

Objectives

Conduct independently (but under supervision) an efficient consultation of a patient presenting to clinic with a thoracic malignancy
Present in a concise, reliable and organized manner patient data during rounds, in tumor board and in clinic.
Interpret basic Chest Xray and Chest CT Scan images and findings
Demonstrate solid knowledge of chest anatomy and cardio-pulmonary physiology
Demonstrate proficiency in the following technical skills: bronchoscopy, sub-cuticular stitching, flawless knot-tying, basic thoracoscopy, basic robotic manoeuveurs, insertion/removel of chest tubes

Evaluation

The student will be evaluated by the course director at the end elective, based on clinical evaluations completed by the faculty surgeons as well as the surgical resident/fellow and mid-level providers on service that month. The student will be expected to complete an oral presentation of a topic of interest by the 4^th week of their rotation. Grades are determined by: 75% clinical evaluations and 25% oral presentation.