SURG 7560

Introduction to Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery

Contact

Yvonne Christensen
Course Coordinator
ychriste@umn.edu

Campus
Curriculum Focus
Clinical Level
Requirement
MS Year
Hands-On
Terms Offered
Credits
Prerequisites

N/A

Details

Catalog Description: Students will spend 4 weeks on cardiovascular surgery services. Clinic, consultation service, and OR experiences will be available. A 2-credit option may be available by permission from the department.

Syllabus

Sites:

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Site Code

Site Name

Notes

VA-1000

VA Medical Center

 

Required session attendance: If a student has taken SURG 7550 previously, there are no events held by the University. If they have not taken SURG 7550, they must attend one training on the first Tuesday of the clerkship.

Typical weekly schedule/Delivery Mode: 5 days/week, inpatient wards, consultations, clinic and OR

Direct patient care: Yes

SURG Arranged Electives Form

Consent Requirement: Arranged; submit form above. 

Grading Scale: P/N

Allow repetition of course: Repetition not allowed

Course equivalency: SURG 7552, but students who took SURG 7552 under a different specialty can take this course as well.