SURG 709D Surgical Oncology Sub-I

Credits: 6
The rotation focuses specifically on clinical oncology through participation in radiotherapy and chemotherapy clinics, surgical oncology clinic and tumor boards, surgery conference and inpatient rounds. The breadth of diseases span tumors of the breast, skin, liver, pancreas, biliary tree, intestines, as well as endocrine and neuroendocrine tumors. You will develop skills evaluating, diagnosing and caring for surgical patients. You will be able to identify critical aspects of patient care. You will be expected to provide at least one detailed review to the team regarding a disease entity and treatment that they encounter during rotation. You will have hands on experience in the operating room assisting with operative procedures. Responsibilities include evaluating consult patients, on the hospital wards and in our out-patient clinics. You will round on and present your patients on the wards as well as participating in clinic. You will be expected to have the ability and willingness to work in a cooperative manner with all other healthcare personnel who care for our patients.

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