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Elective Title: 53SG980 — VASCULAR SURGERY

Description:

This elective accelerates clinical experience in the total care of patients with vascular disease. The student will take part in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with vascular disease, participating in hospital, outpatient, pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative management. Progressive experience and responsibility offered throughout the student's training. Under appropriate supervision, the student will refine technical, diagnostic and other vital abilities.

Elective Details:

Primary Contact for Add/Drops: Suzi Tolliver (stolliv@iu.edu)

Director: David A. Peterson, M.D.

Campus: Bloomington

Location: IU Health Bloomington (Bloomington)

Learning Objectives

  • 1) Describe the etiology and risk factors for common peripheral vascular conditions. (MK2)
  • 2) Diagnose and develop a treatment plan for common vascular conditions. (PC3)
  • 3) Recognize indications for and interpret modalities important in the evaluation of patients with vascular disease. (MK4)
  • 4) Demonstrate an appropriate physical exam of the vascular surgery patient. (PC1)
  • 5) Apply basic knowledge of vascular surgery in clinic, operating room and inpatient settings. (MK4)

Assessment

  • Clinical Performance Evaluation Form; (Clinical performance 75%, Case presentations 15%, Discussion with faculty 10%)

Enrollment Information

Prerequisites: 3rd or 4th year status; Completion of Surgery Clerkship

Availability with Max Students per Month:

AprMayJuneJulyAugSeptOctNovDecJanFebMar
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Duty Hours: 40-60

Time Distribution: 75% Clinical; 15% Lecture/Seminar; 10% Library/Research

Elective Type Category: CP - Clinical Practice

Notes and Enrollment Information:

Add/Drop Contact Person: Suzi Tolliver (stolliv@iu.edu) THIS ELECTIVE DOES NOT PARTICIPATE IN THE INITIAL SENIOR MATCH: Contact Suzi Tolliver (stolliv@iu.edu) if interested in enrolling in this course. Housing provided- contact Patty Booker at pbooker@iuhealth.org for availability

Third Year Elective? Yes

Interprofessional Skills and Service Learning

Interprofessional Collaborative Skills: None

Service Learning Included: None