SURG 694
Rural Surgery in Riverton, WY
During the 4 week clerkship, be able to identify and describe the most common surgical problems presenting in the particular community to which you are assigned.
- Demonstrate the ability to perform a focused history and physical examination on the surgical or potentially surgical patient, including the development of an appropriate differential diagnosis and the formulation of a plan for further workup, preoperative preparation, and operative management as indicated.
- In the operating room and/or clinic, demonstrate and sharpen skills in basic surgical techniques such as knot-tying, suturing, and limited dissection.
- At the completion of the clerkship experience, be able to describe the particular challenges of surgery in a relatively rural setting with respect to workup, management, and specialized patient referral.
Three weeks before your rotation begins please send the following information to Rebecca Smith <rebecca.smith@lpnt.net> or 307.857.5241:
- Phone/pager #
- Email address
- Mini-CV
- Immunization records - Obtain student immunization records through UW Hall Health (myshots@u.washington.edu or 206-685-1018)
| Please report as follows: | |
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| Time: | 8:00AM |
| Place: | Wind River Clinic, 1005 College View Dr. |
| Site Coordinator: | Rebecca Smith |
updated 7/09