Plastic Surgery St.Luke's/Flower Hospital
Title of Clerkship: Plastic Surgery
Elective Type: Third year elective
Department: Surgery
Type of Elective: Clinical
Clerkship Site: Flower Hospital primary (may also operate at Toledo Hospital, St. Lukes, Regency)
Course Number: PSRG 761
Blocks available: All
Number of students per block: 1
Faculty: Peter Koltz, M.D.
Elective Description/Requirements:
The focus will be to develop a basic understanding of the clinical sciences as they
pertain to reconstructive and cosmetic surgical procedures. Evaluation of pre and
post operative management of the plastic surgery patient. Students with an interest
in Plastic Surgery as a career preferred.
Length of Clerkship: 4 weeks
Links to Educational Program Objectives/Educational Course Objectives: At the end of the rotation the student will be able to:
- Obtain and document a surgical history and physical examination. EPOs: IPC-1, IPC-2, PC-1, PC-3, PC-2, PC-4
- Identify and explain the indications for cosmetic surgical procedures. EPOs: PC-7, PC-8, MK-4, MK-7
- Apply principles of the basic science of wound management, including performing debridement and dressing changes. EPOs: PC-6, PC-8, PC-9, PC-10, MK-7
- Accurately present the key steps of cosmetic procedures. EPOs: PC-6, MK-7
- Identify the important anatomic findings related to the various normal and pathologic conditions encountered on the service. EPOs: PC-2, PC-3, PC-7, PC-8, MK-1, MK-2, MK-7
- Implement a plan for postoperative pain management and the pharmacology of commonly used narcotic conditions encountered on the service. EPOs: PC-8, MK-6
Professionalism:
UT/COMLS students will meet or exceed the institutional standards for professionalism
as stated in the current Educational Program Objectives and the current Educational
Course Objectives for the Sponsoring Department.
Instructional Methods:
- Interpretation of lab data
- Diagnostic tests-use/interpretation
- Small group discussion
- Case studies
- Ambulatory care experience
- Grand Rounds
- Teaching rounds
- Residency program/department conferences
Evaluation methods Employed:
- Clinical competency evaluations
- Faculty/Resident observation
- Professional assessments
- Attendance
- Case write up
Prerequisites: Successful completion of required Surgery clerkship.
Clerkship Director: Stephanie Pannell, M.D.
Clerkship Coordinator: Claudia Davis
Phone Number: 419.383.3580
Email: Claudia.davis@utoledo.edu
Special Requirements:
Rotation requires approval from clerkship director through the coordinator. Participation
in night call is recommended because many cases come in after hours. A call schedule
may be arranged per individual faculty member.
Approved ECC
June 2021