Goals/Objectives

• The student will master the fundamentals of suturing, wound management and the science of wound healing.
• Apply the pathophysiology of various clinical conditions to patients seen by a plastic surgery practice.

Description of Rotation

The student will actively participate in office evaluations of patients. This will include both pre- and post-operative examinations. The operative experience will include procedures done on an outpatient and inpatient basis.

References/Materials

Grabb and Smith's Plastic Surgery. Lippincott.

Evaluation Method

An oral examination and a written evaluation by the faculty preceptor.

Grade

• Honors: An exceptional performance which exceeds all course objectives
• High Pass: A performance which exceeds most course objectives
• Pass: A performance which meets the course objectives
• Fail: A performance which does not meet the course objectives

Special Notes

Please contact the department to verify elective availability. Availability is extremely limited.