PAS 612 (General Surgery)is a five-week required rotation in general surgery that provides experience with evaluating and treating patients presenting for pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative care for acute, emergent, adult or elderly patients. Students will be able to refine their skills in performing history and physical exams, surgical skills, developing differential diagnoses, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, and developing treatment and education plans for patients.
Prerequisites
Successful completion of Didactic Phase with GPA of at least 3.0. Successful completion of Didactic Summative Examination. Successful completion of PAS 600 (Readiness for Practice and Diagnostic Imaging).