Advanced Thoracic Surgery

ELEC932 / PSRG 613

Department
Surgery

Clinical or Non-Clinical Course
Clinical

Physician Assessed Patient Facing
Yes

Prerequisites
Completion of Phase 2 Clerkships

Other
CHM orientation

Goal

Each student will be assigned to the Thoracic Surgery Service. The student will function in the capacity of an intern as an integral part of the surgical team in the hospital and operating room as well as the outpatient setting. The student will gain experience in instructing the M-3 students. This clinical elective is particularly suitable for developing surgical skills for those students who plan a career in surgery or are undecided about a career in surgery. In addition to office and hospital experience, students are expected to attend and participate in weekly general surgery conferences including M&M, Grand Rounds, Trauma Conference, Tumor Board, and Critical Care conferences.

Objectives

At the end of this course, the student will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate advanced competence in surgical diagnosis, perioperative care, intraoperative care, and postoperative care with thoracic surgery patients.
  2. Assume additional responsibility in managing critical care patients with focus on pulmonary function management in thoracic surgery patients.

Method of Assessment

  • Standard Clinical 4wk Elective Evaluation - Honors/High Pass/Pass/Fail

Additional Methods

The faculty will base their evaluation on:
1. Observation of the performance.
2. Informal discussions with the student by the preceptor.
3. Standard Clinical Evaluation Form.

Course Director

Richard C. Anderson, M.D.

Course Coordinator
Jennifer Young
jakyoung@uic.edu
309-655-6454

Location
SFMC and Carle Health Methodist (CHM)

Setting
Outpatient
Inpatient

Night Call
No

Laboratory
No

Weekends
Yes

House Staff
Yes

Number of Learners per Block
1

Duration
4 weeks

Who is this elective available to
M4s (in Phase 3)

Blocks Available
All except winter break.