Cardiothoracic Surgery
Title of Clerkship: Cardiothoracic Surgery
Elective Type: Third Year Elective
Department: Surgery
Type of Elective: Clinical
Clerkship Site: UTMC
Course Number: SURG 760
Blocks available: All
Number of students per block: 1
Faculty: Dr. Carrizo
Elective Description/Requirements:
Students will be given an individualized opportunity to participate in the activities
of the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery. Opportunities may be available for clinical
experience in the operating room, in management of adult and pediatric cardiac surgical
patients, or in clinical research. The focus will be the development of an understanding
of the basic and clinical sciences as they pertain to cardiovascular surgical procedures
and pulmonary resection.
Length of Clerkship: 4 weeks
Educational Course Objectives and Links to EPOs:
- Perform and document a surgical history and physical examination. (EPOs: IPC-1, PC-1,PC-3, PC-6, MK-1, MK-4)
- Discuss the indications for cardiothoracic surgical procedures. (EPOs: PC-7, PC-8, MK-4, MK-6, MK-7)
- Interpret and discuss the important anatomic findings related to the various normal and pathologic conditions encountered on the service. (EPOs: PC-1, PC-6, MK-1, MK-4, MK-7, MK-5, PBL-2)
- Interpret basic cardiovascular imaging, endoscopy, and diagnostic modalities with recognition of abnormalities. (EPOs: PC-7, PC-6, MK-4)
- Synthesize and discusscommon mechanisms of disease related to acquired cardiovascular disease. (EPOs: MK-1, Mk-2, MK-5, MK-7)
Professionalism: UT/COMLS students will meet or exceed the institutional standards for professionalism as stated in the current Education Program Objectives and Educational Course Objectives for the Sponsoring Department.
Instructional Methods:
- Interpretation of lab data
- Diagnostic tests/use and interpretation
- Small group discussion
- Case studies
- Teaching Rounds
- Ambulatory care experience: office and outpatient surgery
- In-hospital surgical experience
Evaluation methods Employed:
- Clinical competency evaluations
- Faculty/Resident observation
- Professional assessments
- Attendance
- Case write up
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Yrs 1 and 2, passing USMLE Step 1, completion of Bridge Course.
Clerkship Director: Stephanie Pannell, M.D.
Clerkship Coordinator: Claudia Davis
Phone Number: 419.383.3580
Email: Claudia.davis@utoledo.edu
Special Requirements: Participation in night call is recommended because many cases come in after hours. A call schedule will be arranged per individual.
ECC Approved
June 2023