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Clinical Elective on the Critical Care Service - Jacksonville

SUR E 6J | 4th Year Unknown Type | Surgery | Clinical Science

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The information for this course is based on the 2009-2010 school year. It has not yet been updated for the 2010-2011 year.

Course Description

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Course Faculty and Staff:

Course Director(s):Miren Schinco MD
Other FacultyAndrew Kerwin MD, Noreen Durrani MD, Joan Huffman MD, Eric Frykberg MD, Joseph Tepas III MD, J. Bracken Burns DO, Frank Genuardi MD, MPH, James Dennis MD
Course Staff:Heidi Weschler , Eraina Carter

Meeting Place and Time

8:00 AM; Student Coordinator's (Heidi Weschler) office; 3rd floor Faculty Clinic

Course Materials

Handouts

Classes Offered:

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Evaluated Competencies

#1 Professionalism:

Educational Objectives: The student will maintain high standards of ethical behavior and sensitivity to a diverse patient population. The student will be respectful and compassionate towards patients; coworkers; classmates; and instructors.

Method of Evaluation: The student will be evaluated by the attendings' and the residents' observations.

#2 Patient Care:

Educational Objectives: The student will be expected to perform a concise and complete surgical history and physical examination. The student should know differential diagnosis and independently be able to formulate an appropriate plan of management. The student should be eager and willing to learn new skills.

Method of Evaluation: The student will be evaluated by the attendings' and the residents' observations during teaching rounds and in the OR.

#3 Medical Knowledge:

Educational Objectives: Fund of knowledge should be acceptable for level of training. Should know anatomy; natural history; and pathophysiology of common vascular surgical diseases and conditions. Should understand the principles of infection; immunology; and antibiotic usage. Should be able to solve clinical problems in a logical manner. Learns and applies new concepts easily and shows understanding of complicated issues.

Method of Evaluation: The student will be evaluated by the attendings' and the residents' observations during teaching rounds and in the OR.

#4 Practice-Based Learning:

Educational Objectives: The student will be expected to show evidence of in-depth reading on surgical topics and will be prepared for the OR at all times. The student will be able to evaluate medical reports and correlate those and basic knowledge of surgical diseases with actual patients managed.

Method of Evaluation: The student will be evaluated by the attendings' and the residents' observations during teaching rounds in the OR.

#5 Interpersonal and Communication Skills:

Educational Objectives: The student will have the ability to communicate with peers; patients; families; staff; and physicians in a clear and compassionate manner.

Method of Evaluation: The student will be evaluated by the attendings' and the residents' observations.

#6 Systems-Based Practice:

Educational Objectives: The student will understand the overall system of health care in which a surgical practice is carried out. The student will learn how to integrate medical and ancillary resources to optimize the overall evaluation; surgical care; and short- and long-term recovery of patients. The student will have insight into possible sources of medical errors at the level of individual provider and system.

Method of Evaluation: The student will evaluated by the attendings' and residents' observations.

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