Pediatric Plastic and Oral Surgery
SU 514M.7
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Description
The advanced clinical elective in Pediatric Plastic and Oral surgery at Boston Children's Hospital provides clinical exposure to the multi-faceted field of pediatric craniofacial and reconstructive surgery. The student will be exposed to peri-operative and surgical management of a wide variety of anomalies that affect the pediatric population such as cleft lip and palate, craniosynostosis, vascular anomalies, and upper limb congenital defects. During this four-week rotation, the student will work under the mentorship of the Course Director, 5 residents, 2 fellows, and 12 other faculty members and participate as a member of the service. Student activities include patient evaluation, assisting in the operating room, teaching conferences and rounds. The educational material and programs involved will include two formal one hour lectures on Wednesday and one hour conference on Friday which are with residents and faculty. The student will attain greater understanding of the principles of plastic surgery as they apply to the pediatric age group, gaining an understanding of the pathogenesis as well as surgical approaches to a wide array of disorders, as well as the postoperative care, family interaction and follow-up that is unique to the care of pediatric patients.
Not Available for Cross Registration
Open to International Visiting Students
