Preoperative work-up and hospital care will be carried out by the student under the supervision of members of the pediatric surgery faculty. This rotation is available all months except July or August, except on special arrangements, or December, and it is limited to one student. This rotation is located at The University Hospital , and it may be repeated two times for credit. Emphasis is placed upon clinical experience and responsibility. Students will participate in patient care in the hospital, operating room, and clinics.
Independent reading is encouraged, and time is provided for formal teaching sessions.
Research projects, such as chart reviews and case reports, are encouraged. This rotation is available all months, and it is limited to two students. The objectives are to acquaint the student with the principles of wound healing and their application to the care of patients. Students will have the opportunity to participate in the care of plastic surgery patients, having cosmetic, congenital, traumatic and oncologic problems. Students are expected to attend rounds, formal teaching sessions, and clinics and to assist at surgery.