Description: A full range of general surgery, including both minor and major surgery, endoscopy and clinic management. There is particular focus on the areas of medical and surgical management for diseases of the colon, rectum and anus. This is primarily an inpatient experience; however, students are expected to attend clinic in 4L as this is an integral aspect of colon and rectal surgery.
Subspecialty Activities:
Other Learning Opportunities: RECOMMENDED READING:
Biomedical Libraries --> eBooks
Sabiston's Textbook of Surgery: Chapters - Small Intestine, the Appendix, Colon and Rectum, Anus
Greenfield's Surgery Scientific Principles and Practice -- Section 1
Atlas of Advanced Operative Surgery -- Chapters 53-59
Current Therapy in Colon and Rectal Surgery
RECOMMENDED WEBSITES:
American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery -- www.fascrs.org
Didactics: Weekly on Wednesdays with all Surgery Clerkship students
Call:
Call Schedule:
Two weekday nights, two weekend nights, no call on Tuesday to study for Wednesday didactics
Call Facility:
Yes, GSM On-Call Rooms at DHMC; overseen by the Office of Clinical Education. Instructions for room sign-up posted in On-Call Area.
Call Details:
6:00pm-8:00am weekdays; 4:00pm-8:00am weekends
Demographics
Population: Colon and Rectal Surgical Patients
No. of Patient:
Patient Encounters: Approximately 100 per month
Patient Census: 8 - 15 patients
Medical Procedures Info:
Practice Staff: Lauren R. Wilson, MD
S. Joga Ivatury, MD MHA
Matthew Z. Wilson, MD
Jessica Henkin, PAC
Jennifer Walker, NP
Site Details
Communication Access:
Computer Access:
Student Lounge, Rubin Building
Phone Access:
Mail Access:
A student may contact Kellogg mailroom to forward US Mail, but not Hinman Mail.
Meals:
Meals Provided:
Yes
Meal Venue:
Cafeteria
Meals Details:
Dress Code: During the week attire should be a clean white coat, tie and professional clothing. During the evening and weekend hours, more casual dress is acceptable.
Equipment/Texts: "Essentials of General Surgery" by Lawrence will be provided as required reading for didactic studies. It is recommended to read 20 pages per night during the Surgery Clerkship rotations.