SOM Preclinical Preceptorships
 

Course Title
Surgery Preclinical Preceptorship
Course Number
SURU-1050
Duration/Weeks
4
Prerequisites: Successful completion of year 1 
      Additional Requirements: Students must submit preclinical registration form to Haili Ferrino to register for the course.
Responsible Faculty Director:
Diana Arellano, MD
Other Faculty:
Available Dates
• 4-week block: 4/22/2024 - 5/17/2024
• 4-week block: 5/20/2024 - 6/14/2024
Application Submission Deadline
2/19/2024
Maximum Enrollment
15

Where and to whom the application should be submitted
 a) Applications must be submitted to Haili Ferrino, Surgery Clerkship Coordinator-phone: 772-9066; email: haferrin@utmb.edu b) Students need to consult with Haili Ferrino regarding preceptors and/or surgical service preferences c) A completed and submitted application form is a commitment that the student will participate and that the sponsor will provide a preceptor.

Goals & Objectives
 The goal of the surgery pre-clinical preceptorship is to give students between the 1st and 2nd years of medical school the opportunity to spend time in a clinical setting on a one-to-one basis with practicing surgeons. All preceptors will be board certified or eligible in their field and engaged in clinical practice, either in private practice or in an academic setting. The Department of Surgery at the University of Texas Medical Branch sponsors this program in Galveston, Texas. Goal: To gain insight into the field of surgery. At the end of the four weeks, you should: 1. Be immersed into the field of surgery 2. Have a feel for a surgeon’s workload and lifestyle 3. Have identified possible mentors Objectives: • Learn how to scrub in the correct manner and maintain sterility • Observe at least 2 surgeries • See and help manage at least 2 post-operative patients • Write at least 2 progress notes, whether in Epic or paper notes • Attend clinic and see at least 5 patients *Disclaimer: Surgery is very unpredictable. Experiences may vary. Please contact us if these objectives are not being met.

Description of course activities
 • Shadow the resident or faculty on service. Please obtain more specific rotation information from them as this will vary in every service. • You should participate in rounds, consult evaluations, clinic, and operating room cases. • There will be other students on the same service – MS3s, AIs, PA students. Unfortunately, these students get priority to scrub into cases. • Preceptorship students cannot scrub into cases unless scrub training performed and faculty permission obtained. Scrub training to be provided prior to the start of the rotation. • LSTAR (simulation lab) is accessible when there is down time. Please coordinate with your resident or faculty for surgical skills training. Please coordinate with our LSTAR team (Shannon DeLao, scdelao@UTMB.EDU) to ensure that it is available prior to arrival. • Please review the emailed materials posted regarding OR Etiquette and handouts.

Method of student evaluation
Check all that apply - complete appropriate section(s) only:
1.  Clinical Observation
  A. Frequency - How often are students observed clinically?
    Daily
  B. Format - What method(s) are used to document the student's clinical performance?
    Daily oral feedback   End of period oral feedback   Written feedback   Other

2.  Oral Presentation
  A. Audience - To whom does the student present?
    Faculty and Residents
  B. Frequency / duration of presentation(s)?
    Weekly
  C. Format - What guidelines are set for the student's presentation?
    Use SOAP format for daily presentations and H^P for new patients.
  D. Assessment - Who assesses the student's presentation performance?
    Self-assessment   Peer assessment   Faculty assessment
  E. Method of content selection
    Current cases   Student-selected topic   Assigned topic

3.  Written Assignment (H&P's, notes, papers, abstracts, etc.)
  A. Frequency of written assignment(s)?
    Daily progress note as needed H^P or consult notes whether formally through Epic or written informally to be reviewed by residents/faculty.
  B. Format - What guidelines are set for the student's written work?
    SOAP format for daily presentations and the specialty specific H&P for new patients.
  C. Length of written assignment(s)?
    Abstract   Annotated bibliography   1 - 2 page paper   3+ page paper
  D. Are recent references required?
    Yes           No
  E. Method of content selection - e.g. student-selected, relate to cases, etc.?
    Student selected learning objectives, subject to approval by preceptor.
  F. Audience - Who assesses the student’s written performance?
    Peer Assessment     Faculty Assessment     Other

4.  Extra Course Activities
  What expectations do you have for the student to demonstrate participation in the course (e.g. small group activities, seminars, thoughtful questions, providing resources, journal club, etc.)?
    Attend seminars and activities as recommended by residents/faculty of the service.

5.  Other Modes of Evaluation
  Please explain below.
 

 

6.  Stipend Availability
  Yes           No           Maybe

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