Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
SU 514M.1
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Description
This course teaches the basic principles of plastic and reconstructive surgery. The heavy caseload at BIDMC offers the student an opportunity to participate in procedures that span the entire specialty including hand surgery, breast reconstruction, microsurgery, craniofacial surgery, lymphatic surgery, orthoplastic surgery, gender affirming surgery, and cosmetic surgery. Students will be integrated into the resident team, consisting of 4-5 plastic surgery residents as well as NP/PAs. They will participate in daily rounds, surgical cases, consults in the ER, and weekly clinics. There is a robust weekly didactic program which includes BIDMC Plastic Surgery Division Rounds, and the Combined Harvard Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds and Core Curriculum. There is also a weekly BIDMC Hand Surgery conference for interested students.
Student clerks are an integral part of the team and night call is encouraged as the student will be paired with the resident on call. In weekly clinics, students have the opportunity to evaluate patients and present their findings to the attendings and senior residents. In the OR, students will learn suturing skills and participate in cases, as appropriate, for their expertise and educational level. During the last week of the rotation, students are expected to present a 15-20 minute Power Point presentation at Division Rounds, typically on an interesting case from the rotation with a review of the literature. Resident and attending help is available to help in the preparation of this presentation.
Not Available for Cross Registration
Open to International Visiting Students
