PLAS 709S Comprehensive Breast Surgery - St. Vincent

Credits: 4
To provide a broad exposure to the various aspects of breast oncology and surgical oncology, with a specific emphasis on breast reconstruction. The student will gain exposure to all aspects of breast reconstruction, autologous and implant based, including immediate, delayed, and revision reconstruction. The student will participate in all clinical and educational activities of the Providence Cancer Center in the clinics, wards and the operating room. Instructional methods will include one-on-one teaching with clinical faculty. In the clinic, students will be given the opportunity to participate in patient evaluation, surgical planning and rationale for each procedure. They will also be given the opportunity to examine selected patients and write H+P’s. In the operating room students will participate in surgical procedures and will be given the opportunity to practice and master suturing techniques with patients and specimens. During surgical procedures students will be educated on local anatomy and physiology, rationale for procedures, possible outcomes, and follow up management.

Graded: Pass/No pass
May be taken only once for credit