Sub-Internship in Transplant Surgery

Course Description

The goal of the Sub-Internship in Transplant Surgery is to develop a proficiency in the approach to and perioperative management of the solid organ transplant patient population. This advanced internship is designed for a student who has developed a career interest in surgery, transplant, nephrology, endochrinology, medicine or immunology. The course allows the student learner to evaluate renal and pancreatic patients in the pre-transplant assessment clinic, the perioperative area, intraoperative transplantation including donor organ recovery, and the postoperative and long term care of this complicated patient population. Diabetes management, renal failure management including issues related to dialysis and access are all central to the transplant surgery mission. This service involves true multidisciplinary care including pharmacy, nephrology, nutrition, nursing, social work, critical care, and more. The students will work closely with the attending staff with few competing learners. They will be integrated into the health care team and serve as sub-interns.

Code

SUR 809

Credits

4

Subject

SUR