CTS301B

VISITING: Open to visitors. TYPE OF CLERKSHIP: Elective. DESCRIPTION: CTS 301B is a separate rotation away from the main Stanford campus. Rotation is at Veteran Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System. This rotation does not provide access to observe cases at the main Stanford campus. A basic introduction to adult cardiac surgical disease. Diagnostic and therapeutic techniques are emphasized, and the students are taught applied cardiothoracic anatomy and physiology. Students are expected to participate in pre-operative evaluation, the operations, and the postoperative care of each patient. The surgical faculty and house staff closely supervise students. Advanced students can easily assume intern-level responsibilities, if desired. More time is available at the VA Palo Alto for reading compared to the Stanford University Hospital. Participation is expected at didactic sessions where the clinical clerks and the faculty discuss various aspects of cardiothoracic pathophysiology and pathologic anatomy. These sessions can be individualized according to a student's specific interest and background. Attendance at the Monday SUMC morbidity and mortality conference along with adult cardiothoracic surgery conferences are expected. Students also have access and supervision to the cardiac simulation center where a variety of cardiac surgical skills and techniques may be practiced. Require Pre-Approval Please note: Visiting students must obtain approval from Annie Sandecki prior to applying for this clerkship. Please email your CV and transcript to Annie Sandecki, Annie.Sandecki@va.gov. PREREQUISITES: Surgery 300A or equivalent clinical preparation. PERIODS AVAILABLE: 1-12, full time for 4 weeks, 1 student per period. CLERKSHIP DIRECTOR: Tomas Burdon, M.D. CLERKSHIP COORDINATOR: Annie Sandecki, Annie.Sandecki@va.gov. REPORTING INSTRUCTIONS: Where: Veteran Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System, Department: Surgical Service (Building 100, 3rd floor, Room B3-126); Time: 8:00 am. CALL CODE: 0. OTHER FACULTY: Staff. LOCATION: Veteran Affairs Palo Alto Health Care Center System, 3801 Miranda, Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94304-1207.