Cardiothoracic Surgery Toledo Hospital 2 Weeks
Title of Clerkship: Cardiothoracic Surgery
Elective Type: 4th year elective
Department: Surgery
Type of Elective: Clinical
Clerkship Site: ProMedica Toledo Hospital
Course Number: SURG 725
Blocks available: All
Number of students per block: 1
Faculty: Dr. Donald Crescenzo, Dr.Christopher Riordan, Dr. William Rachwal
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: 2 weeks
Links to Core Competencies/Educational Course Objectives: At the end of the rotation the student will be able to:
1. Perform and document a surgical history and physical examination. (EPOs: MK-1, MK-4, PC-1, PC-6, PBL-2)
2. Describe the indications for cardiothoracic surgical procedures. (EPOs: PC-7, PC-8, MK-4, MK-6, MK-7)
3. Demonstrate the ability to understand 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, PBL-2)
4. Describe preoperative evaluation and postoperative ventilator management , pulmonary
care, hemodynamic monitoring, pharmacologic cardiovascular treatment, and chest/mediastinal
tube management. (EPOs: PC-7, PC-6, MK-4, MK-6, MK-7)
5. Interpret imaging, endoscopic, and diagnostic modalities and recognition of abnormalities.
(EPOs: PC-6, MK-4, PC-7)
6. Describe the common mechanisms of disease related to acquired cardiovascular disease.
(EPOs: MK-4, MK-6, MK-7, PC-7, PC-8)
7. Describe the key steps of procedures performed while on the service. (EPOs: PC-5, PC-6, PC-7, MK-4, MK-7)
8. Describe nutritional assessment and ventilator management. (EPOs: PC-7, PC-6, MK-4, MK-6, MK-7)
9. Describe the basic science of wound healing and wound management. (EPOs: PC-7, PC-6, MK-4, MK-6, MK-7)
Professionalism: UTCOMLS 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
- Ambulatory care experience
- Grand Rounds
- Teaching Rounds
- Residency program/department conferences
Evaluation methods
- 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: 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 will be arranged per individual.
ECC Approved
September 2023