successful completion of the third-year clerkship. The experience is designed to approximate that of an intern and consists of assignments to the operating room, outpatient clinics and inpatient service. The evaluation is made by direct observation of the attending staff. Students are required to keep a log of their surgical cases and clinical experiences. (9 credit hours) Prerequisite: SURG – 501 – Surgery Clerkship SURG 619 - Emergency Surgery - The basic purpose of this clerkship is to familiarize the student with the diagnostic and therapeutic skills for managing medical emergencies. The student is expected to learn the basic principles of emergency medical care. The student is required to research and present a topic in emergency medicine. (9 credit hours) Prerequisite: SURG – 501 – Surgery Clerkship SURG 639 – Ophthalmology - The student is required to review the ocular/orbital anatomy y and learn the differential diagnosis of red eye, acute visual loss and chronic visual loss. The student will be taught to recognize the ocular manifestations of systemic disease, especially diabetes mellitus. Also, the student will be an active participant in the OR and observe ophthalmic and laser surgeries performed in the clinic. (9 credit hours) Prerequisites: MEDI 501- Internal Medicine and SURG – 501 – Surgery Clerkship SURG 640 - Vascular Surgery - Senior surgery 1 month elective in Vascular Surgery with outpatient, inpatient, special procedures, and operating room experience. This 4-week elective will promote the student's attainment of vascular surgical knowledge base, introduce the student to vascular surgical procedures, facilitate understanding of a surgical approach to clinical problem solving, promote acquisition of vascular surgical diagnosis and management capabilities and promote the continued development of the student's professional attitudes and behavior. (9 credit hours) 244
- Subject
- SURG
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- 34b67b1c.delivery.rocketcdn.me
- Prerequisite
- MEDI 501- Internal Medicine and SURG – 501 – Surgery Clerkship