College of Medicine MD Curriculum

Cardiothoracic Surgery Toledo Hospital 4 Weeks

Title of Clerkship: Cardiothoracic Surgery

Elective Type: Fourth Year Medical Student Elective

Department: Surgery

Type of Elective: Clinical

Clerkship Site: Promedica Toledo Hospital

Course Number: SURG 727

Blocks available: All

Number of students per block: 1

Faculty: Dr. Jihad Abbas and Jobst Vascular Associates

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

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

1. Obtain and document a surgical history and physical examination. (EPOs: MK1, MK4, PC1, PC6, PBL2)
2. Describe the indications for cardiothoracic surgical procedures. (EPOs: PC-7, PC-8, MK-4, MK-6, MK-7)
3. Describe 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)
4. Perform preoperative evaluation and describe 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 cardiovascular imaging, endoscopic, and diagnostic modalities and recognition of abnormalities. (EPOs: PC-6, MK-4, PC-7)
6. Describte an understanding of 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. Perform nutritional assessment and ventilator management. (EPOs: MK-4, MK-5, MK-7, PC-7)
9. Synthesize the basic science of wound healing and wound management and discuss a plan. (EPOs: PC-5, PC-6, MK-4, MK-6, 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:

1. Interpretation of lab data
2. Diagnostic tests/use and interpretation
3. Small group discussion
4. Case studies
5. Ambulatory care experience
6. Grand Rounds
7. Teaching Rounds
8. Residency program/department conferences

Evaluation methods:

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:
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 will be arranged per individual.

ECC Approved
September 2023