The residents are expected to participate in student teaching. Emphasis is placed on demonstrating an in-depth knowledge of the patient's disease process and correlating basic science with the pathophysiology and treatment of the patient's disease. During the rotation, students acquire ample experience in performing the basic procedures associated with the care of their patients. Elective rotations are offered in the ICU, emergency department, pediatric surgery, and all of the surgical specialties. Students have the opportunity to work in the basic-science laboratory in the surgery department for three months between the first and second years of medical school.
Students also participate in clinical research projects with various faculty members.
This group is named the Wilson Society in honor of Dr. Ben Wilson, a former chairman of the department.