This conference, under the direction of Dr. Eberlein, discusses various cases, as well as variations of management, in a Socratic style, much like an oral board format.
Residents frequently present difficult management cases they have recently seen.
Residents in the laboratory through PGY-IV levels present a case including radiology to the audience. The resident then leads a prepared slide presentation of the topic and the faculty member discusses the broad topic of the disease. The purpose of the conference is to provide a forum for an advanced discussion of surgical problems including current scientific and clinical investigations, issues related to judgement in management, and unresolved, controversial issues. A review article selected by the presenter will be distributed in advance to all residents. All deaths and complications occurring at Medical Center hospitals during the previous weeks are discussed.