PA 550 - Surgery I

(4 credits)

The surgical medicine clinical rotation will provide the student with opportunities to see a variety of patients with an assortment of surgical complaints. The student will, through rapid and methodical assessment, evaluate acutely ill and potential surgical patients. Under the direction of the site preceptor, the student will work as a member of the health care team providing pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative care.