Vascular Surgery ProMedica
Title of Clerkship: Vascular Surgery
Elective Year(s): Third year elective
Department: Surgery
Type of Elective: Clinical
Clerkship Site: Toledo Hospital
Course Number: SURG767
Blocks Available: All
Number of Students/ Block: 1
Faculty: Various Vascular Surgery Faculty
Elective Description/ Requirements:
The student will be integrated on the vascular surgery service and will be exposed
to various conditions associated with vascular disease. Students will work with vascular
surgery fellows, residents and attending physicians. The focus will be the development
of understanding the pathophysiology of both venous and arterial diseases. Students
will spend time in the noninvasive vascular laboratory to understand the techniques
and the basics of interpreting noninvasive vascular studies. Students will also round
on inpatients in the hospital, see patients in an ambulatory setting in clinic and
participate in the operating room.
Length of Clerkship: 4 weeks
Links to Core Competencies/Educational Course Objectives: At the end of the rotation the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate a surgical history and physical examination focusing on vascular disease. EPOs: PC-1, PC-2, MK-7
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of the patient’s vascular disease focusing on pertinent pathology and noninvasive vascular laboratory information. EPOs: PC-7, MK-1, MK-4
- Describe key issues in managing pre and postoperative patients with vascular disease. EPOs: PC-8, PC-9, PC-10
- Interpret diagnostic studies including diagnostic arteriograms and noninvasive vascular laboratory procedures. EPOs: PC-1, PC-2, PC-4, PC1, IPC-1
- Accurately present patient information concerning the patient’s condition, progress
and results of laboratory and vascular studies. EPOs:
PC-1, PC-4, PC-7 - Write a complete and accurate daily progress note including interpretation of results
of laboratory and radiographic imaging studies. EPOs:
PC-6
Professionalism:
UT/COM students will meet or exceed the institutional standards of professionalism
as stated in the current Core Competencies and the current Educational Course Objectives
for the Sponsoring Department
Instructional Methods:
- Operating room instruction
- Interpretation of laboratory data
- Diagnostic tests/use and interpretation
- Small group discussion
- Teaching rounds
- Case studies
- Ambulatory care experience
- Residency program/department conferences
Evaluation Methods:
- Clinical competency evaluations
- Faculty/Resident observation
- Professional assessments
- Attendance
- Case write up or presentation
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Yrs 1&2, passing USMLE Step 1, completion of Bridge Course.
Clerkship Director: Stephanie Pannell, M.D.
Clerkship Coordinator: Aubreigh Miller
Phone Number: 419-383-6939
Email: aubreigh.miller@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.