Sub-Internship in Cardiac Surgery

Course Description

The goal of the Sub-Internship in Cardiac Surgery is to enable the student to develop a proficiency in the approach to and prioperative management of advanced Cardiac Surgery with a major focus on cardiac disease including coronary artery disease, aortic valve disease, mitral valve disease, and thoracic aortic disease often encountered. It is offered at the VA WNY Healthcare System (VAWNYHS) and the student will be placed on the Cardiac Surgery service and will work with all principal attendings. This advanced internship is designed for a student who has developed a possible career interest in Cardiac Surgery. It is designed as a tutorial in the strategies of decision making and management of the Cardiac Surgery patient population. The course covers the preoperative assessment, intraoperative techniques and post-operative care of the diverse patient population cared for by the Cardiac Surgery service at VAWNYHS. The students will work closely with residents, fellows and attending staff. All are integrated into the health care team and serve as sub-interns.

Code

SUR 810

Credits

4

Subject

SUR