CTS301B

VISITING: Open to visitors. TYPE OF CLERKSHIP: Elective. DESCRIPTION: 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 Stephanie Harrington prior to applying for this clerkship. Please email your CV and transcript to Stephanie Harrington at scunanan@stanford.edu. PREREQUISITES: Surgery 300A or equivalent clinical preparation. PERIODS AVAILABLE: 1-12, full time for 4 weeks, 2 student per period. CLERKSHIP DIRECTOR: Tom Burdon, M.D. CLERKSHIP COORDINATOR: Annie Escobedo, annie.escobedo@va.gov. REPORTING INSTRUCTIONS: Where: VA Palo Alto Surgery Office (Building 100, 3rd floor); Time: 8:00 am. CALL CODE: 0. OTHER FACULTY: Staff. LOCATION: PAVAMC.