Goals and Objectives
- 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.
A PHOTO ID BADGE IS REQUIRED AT ALL ELECTIVE SITES. NO EXCEPTIONS.
SURG 642: Rural Surgery – Pullman Surgical Associates – Pullman, WA
Site Director: Dr. Nancy Panko | Nancy.Panko@pullmanregional.org
Site Coordinator: Karly Port | Karly.port@pullmanregional.org | (P) 509-336-7609
Check-in Instructions: No less than six weeks prior to the start of the rotation, please contact the site coordinator for important instructions.
SURG 648: Rural Surgery – Libby, MT. -PERMISSION ONLY ELECTIVE-
Site Director: Dr. Lance Ercanbrack | ercanbrack@sjlh.com
Site Coordinator: Tina Carlock | tina@cabinetpeaks.org | (P) 406-283-6800
Check-in Instructions: No less than six weeks prior to the start of the rotation, please contact the site coordinator for important instructions.
PLEASE NOTE: Permission requests can only be considered within 6 months of the rotation date. Requests for rotations greater than 6 months in the future will not be considered.
SURG 649: Rural Surgery – Central Montana Medical Center – Lewistown, MT
Site Director: Dr. Scott Smith | gssmith16@yahoo.com
Site Coordinator: Amy Cauffman | acauffman@cmmccares.com
Check-in Instructions: No less than six weeks prior to the start of the rotation, please contact the site coordinator for important instructions.
SURG 651: Community Surgery – Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County – Rock Springs, WY
Site Director: Dr. Augusto Jamias | ajamias@sweetwatermemorial.com
Site Coordinator: Kerry Downs | kdowns@sweetwatermemorial.com
Check-in Instructions: No less than six weeks prior to the start of the rotation, please contact the site coordinator for important instructions.
TB Testing
This site may require proof of a negative TB test(s). Even though this is no longer a requirement of the UWSOM, students are required to comply with any site specific TB testing requirements. Please contact the site coordinator to inquire if a TB test is required.
SURG 693: Rural Surgery – Johnson County Healthcare – Buffalo, WY
Site Director: Dr. Blaine Ruby | bruby@jchealthcare.com
Site Coordinators: Cora Kline | ckline@jchealthcare.com | (P) 307-684-6325
Check-in Instructions: No less than six weeks prior to the start of the rotation, please contact the site coordinators with the following information:
- Cell phone number
- School email address
- Copy of CV