ME727: SCPE Surgery

The Surgery supervised clinical practice experience (SCPE) is designed to allow students to apply the fundamental knowledge, skills, and abilities developed during the didactic year in surgical environment. During this 5-week course the student will be given the opportunity to: 1) prepare and present patient findings and to develop differential diagnoses appropriate for the surgical service; 2) understand the indications, contraindications, possible complications, and limitations in the management of surgical conditions; 3) observe, assist or perform surgical procedures in the intraoperative setting under the supervision and guidance of the clinical preceptor; 4) identify possible contraindications and risks to surgery in the pre-operative setting; 5) identify possible risks of complications to surgery in the post-operative setting; 6) apply previously-acquired problem-solving skills in the management of patients; 7) apply principles of evidence-based medicine in the diagnosis and treatment of surgical conditions; 8) Provide written and oral presentations including SOAP note, comprehensive write-up, and/or post-operative note 9) provide?high-yield education and counseling to patients and their families under the guidance of a clinical preceptor;?and?10)?showcase professionalism?and respect?for?patients, their families, peers, and all?members of the healthcare team?throughout the clerkship.?Course delivery methods for teaching and learning include hands-on clinical experiences and preceptor/clinician observations.