Course information contained within the Bulletin is accurate at the time of publication in July 2024 but is subject to change. For the most up-to-date course information, please refer to the Course Catalog.
SURG M122. Common Surgical Problems. 0 Credit Hours.
Course Attributes: M5
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
SURG M123. Laparoscopic Surgery. 0 Credit Hours.
Course Attributes: M5
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
SURG M125. Intro to Clin Gen Surg. 0 Credit Hours.
Course Attributes: M5
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
SURG M151. Intro Trauma Surgery. 0 Credit Hours.
Course Attributes: M5
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
SURG M153. Introduction to Vascular and Endovascular Surgery. 0 Credit Hours.
The course will include an introduction to the basic tenants of vascular and endovascular surgery. Principles discussed will include, but not be limited to: arterial and venous disease; the most common arterial and venous maladies encountered in vascular surgery; introduction to open vascular surgery with discussion of vessel control and bypass/replacement methods, and indications for this procedure; basic introduction to endovascular surgery and its principles; dialysis access; venous disease; the vascular history and physical exam.
Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.
SURG M166. Intro Cardiac Surgery. 0 Credit Hours.
Course Attributes: M5
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
SURG M201. Introduction to Oral/Maxillofacial. 0 Credit Hours.
This course is an introduction to the principles of Advanced Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. It is intended to facilitate the continuation of basic biomedical sciences and clinical skills into subspecialty level clinical patient care. All presentations are designed to utilize the available and most recent clinical and scientific evidence.
Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.
SURG M203. Introductory Elective. 0 Credit Hours.
This generic first and second year Surgery elective serves as an introduction to a special topic in the Department of Surgery. Topics vary from semester to semester and may include an extension of a content area already covered in the required curriculum, an introduction to a new topic or research issue, or exposure to a clinical discipline. First and second year electives are optional and do not impact graduation requirements. Electives are schedule for seven two-hour sessions each, for a total of fourteen contact hours. Student interest and faculty availability determine topics offered each semester.
SURG M281. Intro to Plastic Surgery. 0 Credit Hours.
Course Attributes: M5
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
SURG M300. Surgery Elective. 0 Credit Hours.
This course will enable students to develop a basic understanding of the fund of knowledge and types of medical problems seen in this specialty; to develop a basic understanding of the medical decision making process involved in the practice; and to develop an understanding of and practice of medical interpersonal communication and professionalism.
Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.
SURG M350. Surgery. 0 Credit Hours.
The Surgery clerkship is a 6-week rotation during which students are exposed to a broad range of common surgical disease entities and clinical scenarios. Students are assigned to two different surgery services during the rotation to give students exposure to a broad range of surgical patients. Students learn the work-up, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with common surgical diseases. Subspecialty services that students rotate on include Acute Care Surgery, Colorectal, Burns, Minimally Invasive and Bariatrics, Surgical Oncology, Trauma, Thoracic, Plastics, Vascular, Cardiothoracic, and Abdominal Organ Transplant.
Course Attributes: M6
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
SURG M351. Career Exploration of Thoracic Surgery. 0 Credit Hours.
This elective will allow students to gain exposure to the specialty and the types of health conditions experienced by patients seen by providers in this specialty as healthcare team members.
Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.
SURG M353. Career Exploration of Trauma Surgery. 0 Credit Hours.
This elective will allow students to gain exposure to the specialty and the types of health conditions experienced by patients seen by providers in this specialty as healthcare team members.
Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.
SURG M363. Career Exploration of Vascular Surgery. 0 Credit Hours.
This elective will allow students to gain exposure to the specialty and the types of health conditions experienced by patients seen by providers in this specialty as healthcare team members.
Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.
SURG M365. Career Exploration of Surgical Oncology. 0 Credit Hours.
This elective will allow students to gain exposure to the specialty and the types of health conditions experienced by patients seen by providers in this specialty as healthcare team members.
Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.
SURG M382. Career Exploration of General Plastic Surgery. 0 Credit Hours.
This elective will allow students to gain exposure to the specialty and the types of health conditions experienced by patients seen by providers in this specialty as healthcare team members.
Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.
SURG M399. Career Exploration of Colon Rectal Surgery. 0 Credit Hours.
This elective will allow students to gain exposure to the specialty and the types of health conditions experienced by patients seen by providers in this specialty as healthcare team members.
Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.
SURG M400. Advanced Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. 0 Credit Hours.
Oral Maxillofacial Surgery (OMS) 1, 2, and Advanced courses are designed for a longitudinal progression in educational experiences for the specialty of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Advance OMS: This clinical elective is the most advanced level course for our students who will provide patient care and responsibilities similar to a sub-internship. Students participate as assistants or first assist in more advanced surgical procedures.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
Pre-requisites: Minimum grade of P in INTM M301, OBGY M320, PEDI M330, PSYM M340, SURG M350, NEUR M370, and FAMP M360.
SURG M500. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery I. 0 Credit Hours.
This clinical elective is for students enrolled in the OMS/MD program. OMS 1, 2, and Advanced courses are designed for a longitudinal progression in educational experiences for the specialty of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. These electives are open to all MD students. Although some dental background is helpful, it does not take away from the ubiquitous nature of the educational experiences. OMS 1: Focused experiences on patient evaluation, treatment planning, documentation of surgical procedures, and brief presentations of teaching points from selected OMS cases. Students take part in level appropriate direct patient contact and minor surgical experiences, e.g., level appropriate tooth extraction or I&D.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
Pre-requisites: Minimum grade of P in INTM M301, OBGY M320, PEDI M330, PSYM M340, SURG M350, NEUR M370, and FAMP M360.
SURG M501. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery II. 0 Credit Hours.
This clinical elective is for students enrolled in the OMS/MD. OMS 1, 2, and Advanced courses are designed for a longitudinal progression in educational experiences for the specialty of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. These electives are open to all MD students. Although some dental background is helpful, it does not take away from the ubiquitous nature of the educational experiences. OMS 2: Gradual increase in the level of appropriate patient care responsibilities, e.g., independent patient evaluation and discussion with the attending surgeon. Participate, as an assistant, in more advanced surgical procedures and perform level-appropriate selected components of the surgery under the supervision of the attending surgeon, e.g., multi-layer wound closure.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
Pre-requisites: Minimum grade of P in INTM M301, OBGY M320, PEDI M330, PSYM M340, SURG M350, NEUR M370, and FAMP M360.
SURG M503. Pediatric Oral/Maxillofacial Surgery. 0 Credit Hours.
This clinical elective is for students enrolled in the OMS/MD program. This advanced OMS elective is intended to expand on the basic surgical knowledge and clinical skills toward the advanced subspecialty of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery training with exposure to the Pediatric setting. It helps the learner enhance their knowledge base and develop clinical decision-making, critical thinking, and clinical skills needed for a contemporary Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
Pre-requisites: Minimum grade of P in INTM M301, OBGY M320, PEDI M330, PSYM M340, SURG M350, NEUR M370, and FAMP M360.
SURG M750. General Surgery. 0 Credit Hours.
This a 4th year elective rotation for students interested in an excellent community general surgery experience. Students will work closely with affiliated surgical faculty, as there are no residents present. The rotation will focus heavily on core general surgery, with additional exposure to both trauma care and colorectal surgery. Students will have the ability to work in both the inpatient and outpatient settings.
Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.
SURG M751. Surgery Night Coverage/Consultation. 0 Credit Hours.
This elective will provide an opportunity for 4th year students interested in surgical careers the opportunity to experience night time surgical patient care. Many surgical residencies have a night-float system to remain within work hour limits, and this course will prepare our students to comfortably operate in these systems. Focus will be on performing effective patient care hand-offs and transitions, learning to triage and manage phone calls while covering multiple surgical services, and providing general surgical consultative services as appropriate. Students will mostly operate at the sub-intern level caring for patients on the hospital floors. Students may participate in operative surgical procedures as able, and provide ED and floor consultative services when possible.
Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.
SURG M752. Colorectal Surgery. 0 Credit Hours.
This clinical elective introduces the student to the practice of colorectal surgery. The student will be involved in the workup and surgical treatment of patients with presentations that vary from acute abdomen to gastrointestinal cancer. The student will also have exposure to management of common gastrointestinal surgical problems such as bowel obstruction, gallstones, acid-peptic disease, and anorectal complaints. Students will work in the office and in the operating room. In addition, students will be given the opportunity to participate in the evaluation of patients, formulate a differential diagnosis and treatment plan, and discuss plans with the patient and care team.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
Pre-requisites: Minimum grade of P in INTM M301, OBGY M320, PEDI M330, PSYM M340, SURG M350, NEUR M370, and FAMP M360.
SURG M763. Vascular Surgery. 0 Credit Hours.
In this clinical elective, students will participate on rounds and in the operating room. Students will learn and apply the various diagnostic modalities and therapeutic approaches used for common vascular problems. They learn of the advantages and disadvantages of alternative therapeutic approaches.
Course Attributes: M2
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
Pre-requisites: Minimum grade of P in INTM M301, OBGY M320, PEDI M330, PSYM M340, SURG M350, NEUR M370, and FAMP M360.
SURG M764. Surgical Nutrition. 0 Credit Hours.
Course Attributes: M2
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
SURG M765. Surgical Oncology. 0 Credit Hours.
In this clinical elective, students will attend and participate in office hours, hospital rounds, and the operating room. The student will integrate into the team and round with the attending on service. Students will learn and apply their knowledge to participate in diagnostic and treatment plans for patients undergoing surgery for cancer.
Course Attributes: M2
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
Pre-requisites: Minimum grade of P in INTM M301, OBGY M320, PEDI M330, PSYM M340, SURG M350, NEUR M370, and FAMP M360.
SURG M766. Reconstructive Plastic Surgery Oncology. 0 Credit Hours.
In this clinical elective, students will be provided the opportunity to focus on reconstructive surgeries after cancer. They will learn and participate in the full spectrum of reconstructive options, ranging from skin grafts to the most complex techniques using free tissue transfer. With the FCCC plastic surgeons, the student will work collaboratively with the medical team to restore normal structure and function after treatment for cancers such as breast, head and neck, and sarcomas.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
Pre-requisites: Minimum grade of P in INTM M301, OBGY M320, PEDI M330, PSYM M340, SURG M350, NEUR M370, and FAMP M360.
SURG M767. Head & Neck Surgery. 0 Credit Hours.
SURG M769. Surgical ICU (SICU) - Critical Care. 0 Credit Hours.
The required critical care course will introduce students to the management of critically ill patients. Students are expected to follow their patients' progress and contribute to their care with supervision. Students will observe and assist as possible in procedures being performed in the SICU. Students will obtain exposure to assisted ventilation, palliative and end-of life care.
Course Attributes: M2
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
Pre-requisites: Minimum grade of P in INTM M301, OBGY M320, PEDI M330, PSYM M340, SURG M350, NEUR M370, and FAMP M360.
SURG M770. Cardiac Surgery. 0 Credit Hours.
SURG M771. Robotic Cardiac Surgery. 0 Credit Hours.
Students will work closely with Dr. Guy and the Cardiovascular Surgery team with integral involvement in all aspects of patient care. Students will be expected to contribute to pre-operative evaluation, operative procedures, and post-operative management. Special emphasis will be placed on selective criteria and management of patients for robotic procedures vs. conventional procedures. Dedicated time with robotic simulation equipment will allow the student to advance technical skills. A presentation on a topic of interest to the student will be expected upon completion of the course.
Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.
SURG M773. Transplant Surgery. 0 Credit Hours.
This clinical elective is a full hands-on immersion into an active Abdominal Organ Transplant program. The student will become an integral member of the transplant team. The student will participate and will be exposed to emotional experiences for patients, from consenting to have a loved one become an organ donor to the excitement and relief of having a life-saving operation. The student will gain valuable experience in understanding how a multi-disciplinary specialty functions and will also appreciate the intricacies of how society, government, and healthcare interact. From a clinical perspective, the student will actively participate in the care of very ill patients and see extremes of physiology in action.
Course Attributes: M2
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
Pre-requisites: Minimum grade of P in INTM M301, OBGY M320, PEDI M330, PSYM M340, SURG M350, NEUR M370, and FAMP M360.
SURG M775. Thoracic Surgery. 0 Credit Hours.
In this clinical elective, students will be able to participate in the evaluation, treatment, and care of thoracic surgical patients and learn the appropriate management for lung, airway, esophageal, foregut, mediastinal, and chest wall conditions. They will observe and participate in robotic thoracic surgery, bronchoscopy, esophagogastroscopy, and open procedures. Students may spend time in the operating room, ICU, TSU, and outpatient clinics.
Course Attributes: M2
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
Pre-requisites: Minimum grade of P in INTM M301, OBGY M320, PEDI M330, PSYM M340, SURG M350, NEUR M370, and FAMP M360.
SURG M777. Trauma Surgery. 0 Credit Hours.
In this clinical elective, students will actively participate on the trauma service team. Students will attend and begin to participate in all trauma alerts. By the end of the elective block, students will have learned and be able to perform primary, secondary, and tertiary trauma surveys.
Course Attributes: M2
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
Pre-requisites: Minimum grade of P in INTM M301, OBGY M320, PEDI M330, PSYM M340, SURG M350, NEUR M370, and FAMP M360.
SURG M780. Plastic Surgery. 0 Credit Hours.
This clinical elective provides students the opportunity to apply the principles of wound healing and tissue transfer in reconstructive surgery. This rotation will also train the student in various facets of plastic and reconstructive surgery, especially complex wound management, and may include hand injury and various hand disorders, microscopic tissue transfers, myocutaneous flaps, treatment of craniofacial trauma, and gender affirmation procedures. This course will expose the student to pre-op, intra-op, and post-op management of plastic surgical patients seen in both the office and inpatient settings. This course may also offer opportunities to expose the students to microscopic free tissue transfer, craniofacial trauma, and gender affirmation procedures.
Course Attributes: M2
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
Pre-requisites: Minimum grade of P in INTM M301, OBGY M320, PEDI M330, PSYM M340, SURG M350, NEUR M370, and FAMP M360.
SURG M783. Cardiothoracic Surgery. 0 Credit Hours.
This clinical elective provides students an opportunity to participate in the evaluation, treatment, and care of cardiac surgical patients and learn the indications for coronary artery bypass surgery, valve replacement, cardiac transplantation, and robotic-assisted surgery. They will familiarize themselves with pacemakers, heart-lung machines, intra-aortic balloon pumps, and robotics. Students will spend time in the operating room, ICU, floor, and outpatient clinics.
Course Attributes: M2
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
Pre-requisites: Minimum grade of P in INTM M301, OBGY M320, PEDI M330, PSYM M340, SURG M350, NEUR M370, and FAMP M360.
SURG M789. Cardiothoracic ICU (CT-ICU) - Critical Care. 0 Credit Hours.
The required critical care course will introduce students to the management of critically ill patients. Students are expected to follow their patients' progress and contribute to their care with supervision. Students will observe and assist as possible in procedures being performed in the CT-ICU. Students will obtain exposure to assisted ventilation, palliative and end-of-life care.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
Pre-requisites: Minimum grade of P in INTM M301, OBGY M320, PEDI M330, PSYM M340, SURG M350, NEUR M370, and FAMP M360.
SURG M795. Burn Surgery. 0 Credit Hours.
This clinical elective will provide students with the opportunity to care for critically ill burn patients. They will follow their patients' progress and contribute to their care with supervision. Students may spend time in an operating room, the burn critical care unit, and the clinic.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
Pre-requisites: Minimum grade of P in INTM M301, OBGY M320, PEDI M330, PSYM M340, SURG M350, NEUR M370, and FAMP M360.
SURG M799. Surgical Subspecialties. 0 Credit Hours.
SURG M870. Surgery Sub-Internship. 0 Credit Hours.
The required Sub-Internship (Sub-I) core course will provide students with the opportunity to perform the clinical duties of a surgical intern with direct supervision. Students will take primary responsibility for assigned patients, will prioritize and complete tasks in a logical and efficient order, and will apply evidence-based medicine (EBM) principles in the diagnosis and management of patients, all under direct supervision. Students will assist in relevant procedures for their assigned patients, under the direct supervision of resident, fellow, or attending.
Course Attributes: M1
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
Pre-requisites: Minimum grade of P in INTM M301, OBGY M320, PEDI M330, PSYM M340, SURG M350, NEUR M370, and FAMP M360.
SURG M982. Minimally Invasive Surgery. 0 Credit Hours.
This clinical elective provides students with an opportunity to participate in the Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery clinical program. Students will see and provide multidisciplinary care for a high volume of patients seeking surgical treatment for their morbid obesity. Our multidisciplinary team includes surgeons, physician-extenders, dietitians, psychologists, nurses, and others, providing care to patients in the same outpatient setting. Students will also provide care to a spectrum of patients requiring emergent and elective general surgery. Surgical procedures will be primarily focused on minimal access surgical techniques, including laparoscopic and robotic surgery. In support of the educational focus, we utilize multiple venues (outpatient clinic, operating room, and inpatient surgical units) to help students hone their skills in all areas of surgical practice.
Course Attributes: M2
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
Pre-requisites: Minimum grade of P in INTM M301, OBGY M320, PEDI M330, PSYM M340, SURG M350, NEUR M370, and FAMP M360.
