Structured growth in surgical knowledge is provided through conferences and a self-study core curriculum. In this weekly conference, faculty and visiting professors lecture on their areas of expertise. Senior level residents are also given the opportunity to lecture on a topic of their choice. Mortality and Morbity The M and M conference offers a forum in which residents and faculty can engage in discussion of patient care. Core Curriculum Core Curriculum is a weekly basic science conference.
Residents participate in discussion and literature review with faculty members.
The bi-weekly Vascular Surgery Conference presents a wide variety of vascular problems. Preoperative evaluation and patient management are discussed. Swallowing Clinic Surgery, GI Medicine, Pathology, and Radiology provide interdisciplinary consultation with regard to swallowing disorders. This monthly discussion and dinner meeting is held at faculty members' homes. Residents present analyses of recently published articles.