Title of Clerkship: Vascular Surgery 

Elective Type: Fourth Year Elective

Department: Surgery

Type of Elective: Clinical

Clerkship Site: ProMedica Toledo Hospital

Course Number: SURG 723

Blocks available: All

Number of students per block: 1

Faculty: Dr. Jihad Abbas and Jobst Vascular Associates

Elective Description/Requirements:
Students will be exposed to the vascular disease process with the physiological approach to understanding the pre and post-operative patient with vascular disease. There will be exposure to the full spectrum of vascular disease with particular emphasis on fluids, clotting mechanisms, renal, pulmonary, and cardiac status. The student will spend time in the vascular lab to learn techniques and interpretation of vascular studies.  Students should understand the pathophysiology of both arterial and venous disease by the competition of their rotation.

Length of Clerkship: 2 weeks

Educational Course Objectives and Links to EPOs:

1. Perform a surgical history and physical examination focusing on vascular disease. (EPOs: PC-1, MK-1, MK-4, PC-1, PC-6, PBL-2)
2. Manage patients with vascular disease. (EPOs: PC-5, PC-6, MK-4, MK-6, MK-7)
3. Describe the clotting mechanism, renal, pulmonary, and cardiac status of the vascular patient. (EPOs: PC-7, PC-8, MK-4, MK-7)
4. Describe the fundamentals of hemodynamics as seen in the vascular laboratory. (EPOs: PC-7, PC-8, MK-4, MK-7)
5. Assist with angiographic studies. (EPOs: PC-5)
6. Interpret diagnostic studies including, angiographic studies and vascular lab procedures. (EPOs: IPC-1, PC-2, PC-1)
7. Describe the treatment options of various vascular disease processes. (EPOs: PC-7, PC-8, MK-1, MK-4, MK-7)
8. Manage and monitor the pre and postoperative vascular patient. (EPOs: PC-5, PC-6, MK-4, MK-6, MK-7)
9. Accurately present patient information concerning the patient’s condition, progress and results of laboratory and radiographic/imaging studies. (EPOs: PC-1, IPC-1, IPC-3)
10. 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)

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 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 will be arranged per individual. 

ECC Approved
September 2023