SURG 709UC Colorectal Surgery Sub-I

Credits: 6
This course specifically focuses on conditions and surgery of the colon and rectum. The physicians are trained in laparoscopic, robotic, and open surgery. You will develop a higher level of comfort evaluating, diagnosing, triaging surgical patients, and working on a multi-functioning specialty team. You should be able to identify critical points in inpatient and outpatient follow-up of surgical patients with diseases of the colon and rectum. You will have hands on experience with minor clinical procedures. Responsibilities include working up patients, pre- and post-operative care, evaluating in the emergency room and outpatient clinics, rounding in wards, assisting in surgeries, postoperative care rounds, and surgical wound care. You will also participate in multidisciplinary conferences. You should be able to design and implement a patient plan, write orders, and give patient presentations. After completing this rotation, you will have an in-depth knowledge of benign and malignant disease of the colon and rectum.

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