College of Medicine MD Curriculum

Colorectal Surgery UTMC 4 Weeks

Title of Clerkship: Colorectal Surgery

Elective Type: 4 week elective

Department: Surgery

Type of Elective: Clinical

Clerkship Site: University of Toledo Medical Center

Course Number: SURG 720

Blocks available: All

Number of students per block: 1 per service

Faculty: Dr. Stephanie Pannell

Elective Description/Requirements:
Students will be integrated onto the colorectal service as an integral member of the surgical team, participating in all aspects of patient management, both inpatient and outpatient. Students will receive an in depth training on how to manage the colorectal patient.  Students will participate in daily rounds, OR procedures, clinic, and spend a significant time in endoscopy.  Students may be assigned a presentation.

Length of Clerkship: 4 weeks

Links to Core Competencies/Educational Course Objectives: At the end of the rotation the student will be able to:

1. Discuss common colorectal surgical problems. (EPOs: PC-5, PC-6, MK-4, MK-6, MK-7)
2. Perform a complete surgical history and physical examination. (EPOs: MK-1, MK-4, PC-1, PC-6, PBL-2)
3. Implementing a plan for diagnostic evaluation. (EPOs: MK-1, MK-4, MK-6, MK-7, PC-6)
4. Interpret the significance of the history and physical and laboratory and diagnostic findings to formulate a differential diagnosis. (EPOs: IPC-1, IPC-2, PC-1)
5. Discuss therapeutic options. (EPOs: MK-1, MK-4, MK-6, MK-7, PC-6)
6. Assist in performing less complex colorectal procedures by acquiring basic operative skills. (EPOs: PC-5)
7. Write a complete and accurate daily progress note including interpretation of results of laboratory and radiographic/imaging studies. (EPOs: IPC-1, IPC-2, PC-1)
8. Perform suturing and laparoscopic procedure techniques. (EPOs: PC-5)
9. Accurately present patient information concerning the patient’s condition, progress and results of laboratory and radiographic/imaging studies. (EPOs: PC-6, MK-7, PC-1, IPC-1, IPC-2)

Professionalism:
UT/COMLS students will meet or exceed the institutional standards for professionalism as stated in the current Core Competencies and the current Educational Course Objectives for the Sponsoring Department.

Instructional Methods:

1. Interpretation of lab data
2. Diagnostic tests-use/interpretation
3. Small group instruction
4. Case studies
5. Ambulatory care experience
6. Grand rounds
7. Teaching rounds
8. Residency program/departmental conferences

Evaluation methods Employed:

1. Clinical competency evaluations
2. Faculty/Resident observation
3. Professional assessments
4. Attendance
5. Case write up

Prerequisites: Successful completion of required Surgery clerkship.

Clerkship Director: Stephanie Pannell, M.D.

Clerkship Coordinator: Aubreigh Miller
Phone Number: 419.383.6939
Email: aubreigh.miller@utoledo.edu

Special Requirements:
Participation in night call is recommended because many cases come in after hours. A call schedule may be arranged per individual faculty member.

ECC Approved
September 2023