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SURGICAL SELECTIVES: VASCULAR SURGERY
Preceptor
Dr. Ricotta
Objective
To introduce the fourth year student to the basic clinical practice of vascular surgery. There will be exposure to a broad range of vascular pathology. The student will participate on daily rounds, operative procedures and attend all clinical conferences (see below). By the end of the two week course, the student should feel comfortable with a basic knowledge in the clinical approach to vascular pathology and pathophysiology.
Schedule
The first day of the rotation: Page the vascular fellow on the first day after your introductory meeting.
Each day's events will be decided by the clinical vascular fellow and may include observing in the operating room, participating in office hours or taking care of inpatients.
Didactics
Vascular Conference
Morbidity and Mortality
Surgery Grand Rounds
Evaluation
Grading is based on clinical performance. Participation on rounds, the OR, and office hours will be used. Attendings, fellows and residents are involved in the clinical evaluation.
