General Surgery Subinternship
Director:
David W. Page, M. D.
Duration: 4 weeks
Students per month: 1
The purpose of this clerkship is to provide a greater in-depth
experience to those students who wish to obtain additional
surgical exposure or who are seriously considering surgery
as a possible career choice. The student will, in general,
function as a junior intern and will be given responsibility
commensurate with his/her background and ability. The
student will be part of the team consisting of medical students,
junior and senior house officers, as well as attending surgeons.
The students will examine patients, assist in surgery, participate
in post-operative care and will also be encouraged to develop
their clinical and technical skills. The student will
be expected to participate in all of the educational activities
of the Department of Surgery during the course of his/her
clerkship.
Students can elect to take call with a senior member of their
service. Call is every fourth night.
If you are interested in our 4th year elective, please submit an application.