Goals and Objectives
- Discuss the workup and management of facial trauma, burns, cleft lip and cleft palate, head and neck cancer, skin tumors, and surgical problems of the hand.
- Demonstrate the ability to perform a focused history and physical examination emphasizing the skin and soft tissues.
- Discuss fundamental techniques of plastic surgery, including the use of skin grafts, pedicled and free flaps, microvascular techniques, and management of complex wounds.
- In the operating room, 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 identify conditions that warrant referral to a plastic and reconstructive surgeon.
A PHOTO ID BADGE IS REQUIRED AT ALL ELECTIVE SITES. NO EXCEPTIONS.
SURG 610: Plastic Surgery Sub-Internship – VA/UW Medical Center – Northwest/UW Medical Center – Montlake
This course is unique in that students will rotate at three sites during their rotation: Puget Sound VA (2 weeks), University of Washington Medical Center – Northwest Campus (1 week), and University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake (1 week). Kristelle Calma will be the primary point of contact for students rotating in SURG 610 however, students will also be contacted by coordinators at the VA with credentialing instructions.
Site Director: Dr. Keri Keys | karik3@uw.edu
Primary Site Coordinator: Kristelle Calma | kcalma@uw.edu | (P) 206-744-2227
Credentialing Coordinator for VA:
Israel Hizami | Israel.Hizami@va.gov
General Mailbox| pugsurgeryhelpdesk@va.gov
Check-in Instructions: No less than eight weeks prior (or sooner if requested by the site), please provide the following information to Kristelle:
- Full name including middle initial
- Student ID number (UW students) or School/Program (visiting students)
- Cell phone number
- Copy of CPR card
- Professional photo
- Resume/CV
HMC has helpful information regarding student rotations on the HMC Surgery Education website. This is where students can find rotation schedules and course expectations, as well as helpful resources. Please follow the link to review course overview information.
VA Credentialing: No less than eight weeks prior (or sooner if requested by the site), please provide the following information to the VA credentialing coordinator:
- Student ID number
- Phone/pager number
- School email address
- All completed VA forms
- VA Application for Health Professions
- PIV Badge Request Form
- Declaration for Federal Employment
- TMS Registration Instructions
- Cynthia Lostoski will be the VA point of contact to list as part of the TMS registration
Students will also need an HR appointment at the VA. Please bring the following to your appointment:
- Two forms of ID | Information on acceptable forms of ID
- Copies of all completed VA forms (as back up)
Fingerprinting: All personnel at VAMC is required to have fingerprinting completed within 120 of the start of your rotations. These incoming fingerprints, “Courtesy Fingerprints” may be done at any VA facility throughout the United States. Students that have an unexpired VA badge do not need to repeat fingerprinting. Do not wait until the last minute to complete this step as processing time can vary.
SURG 686: Plastic Surgery Sub-Internship – HMC/SCH/UW Medical Center – Montlake
This course is unique in that students will rotate at three sites during their rotation: Harborview Medical Center (2 weeks), University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake (1 week), and Seattle Children’s Hospital (1 week). Kristelle Calma will be the primary point of contact for students rotating in SURG 686 however, students will also be contacted by coordinators at SCH with credentialing instructions.
Site Directors:
Dr. Sarah Goldsberry-Long | sgoldsbe@uw.edu
Dr. Srinivas Susarla | srinivas.susarla@seattlechildrens.org
Primary Site Coordinators:
Kristelle Calma | kcalma@uw.edu | (P) 206-744-2227
Brygitt Pfaff | brygittp@uw.edu
Credentialing Coordinator for SCH: My Linh Nguyen | medical.students@seattlechildrens.org
Check-in Instructions: No less than six weeks prior (or sooner if requested by the site), please provide the following information to Kristelle:
- Full name including middle initial
- Student ID number (UW students) or School/Program (visiting students)
- Cell phone number
- Copy of CPR card
- Professional photo
- Resume/CV
Sara Fear from Seattle Children’s Hospital may also reach out with specific instructions to ensure students are credentialed for their time at SCH. Please provide Sara any information needed in a prompt manner so as to not delay your access at the start of your rotation.
HMC has helpful information regarding student rotations on the HMC Surgery Education website. This is where students can find rotation schedules and course expectations, as well as helpful resources. Please follow the link to review course overview information.
Visiting Students: No less than six weeks prior to the start of the rotation, please ensure that you have provided all the information that was requested in your VSLO offer letter. Additionally, please advise the site coordinator who your completed grade evaluation should be returned to following the completion of your rotation.