SUR 701 Core Clerkship: Surgery
Consists of an eight week general surgery component in the M3 year, where assigned, and four weeks of surgical specialty selective(s) in the M4 year at Rush. The principles of preoperative and postoperative care, diagnosis of surgical disease, indications for surgery, recognition and response to surgical emergencies, and the physiological principles of surgery are stressed through the case study method. Students will be involved in the care of approximately three patients per week. Technical experience is provided in the operating rooms and dog lab. Lectures and conferences provide additional direct contact with faculty. FA WI SP SU [8 weeks]

SUR 710 General Surgery Subinternship
Students function at an advanced level, doing histories and physical examinations, diagnostic evaluations, common beginner invasive procedures and both initiation and management of surgical disease therapies. There is close supervision by the staff of the Department of General Surgery. The course is primarily intended for students desiring additional clinical experience in general surgery. Course director approval required to drop at less than eight weeks to start date. Prerequisite: FAM 701, MED 701, PED 701, SUR 701. FA WI SP [4 weeks]

SUR 711 Cardiovascular Surgery
This course emphasizes the clinical diagnosis and surgical management of adult and pediatric cardiac disorders. Pre-operative evaluation including review of cardiac catherization data, intra operative-management and post-operative care are discussed at conferences and in the operating room. Indications for surgery, preoperative evaluation and postoperative care are discussed at patient rounds, in conferences, and on an individualized basis. Prerequisite: SUR 701, SUR 795. FA WI SP SU [4 weeks]

SUR 712 Surgical Intensive Care
This rotation exposes the experienced student to comprehensive management of critically ill surgical patients. Application of life support techniques including vaso-active drugs, mechanical aids to circulation, pacing, counter-shock, and respiratory therapy are taught. Pathophysiologic discussion and integration with cardiopulmonary analysis of data obtained from invasive monitoring are emphasized. Radiologic, medical, and surgical aspects of critical care medicine are also incorporated. Students will attempt to function as sub-interns with direct patient responsibilities. Prerequisite: MED 701, SUR 701, SUR 795. FA WI SP SU [4 weeks]

SUR 713 Peripheral Vascular Surgery
Course emphasizes the clinical non-invasive laboratory and radiologic diagnosis of peripheral vascular disorders considered for surgical management. Indications for surgery, pre-operative evaluation and post-operative care are discussed at patient rounds, in conferences and in operating room. Prerequisite: SUR 701, SUR 795. FA WI SP SU [4 weeks]

SUR 716 Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
The primary goal of this clerkship is to provide an introduction to the surgical subspecialty of plastic and reconstructive surgery in as many of its various elements and diverse applications as possible. Plastic surgery covers a broad array of surgical/medical problems including wound healing; burns, both acute and long-term care; congenital anomalies such as cleft lip and palate and other craniofacial defects; breast surgery including breast reduction, augmentation, and reconstruction following mastectomy; microsurgical procedures for a free flap transfer, nerve repair, and other means of tissue transposition; hand surgery, ranging from acute industrial accidents to long-term rehabilitation for neuromuscular problems; care of facial fractures, both acute and delayed repair; care for trunk and extremity problems, relating both to trauma and tumor extirpation; and aesthetic surgery of the face, extremities and trunk. Prerequisites: SUR 701. FA WI SP SU [2 or 4 weeks]

SUR 726 Principles of Urology
This clerkship provides further experience in the diagnosis and management of urological problems as a supplement to the basic clerkship in surgery. Prerequisite: SUR 701. FA WI SP SU [4 weeks]

SUR 727 Genitourinary Neoplasia
Course presents basic concepts of neoplasia, using the genitourinary neoplasms as models. The student actively participates in the management of both hospitalized and ambulatory patients. Multidisciplinary seminars and individual projects are available. Course director approval required. Prerequisite: SUR 701, approval of course director. FA WI SP SU [2 or 4 weeks]

SUR 731 Pain Management
Student is exposed to the care and management of patients with low back pain, post herpetic neurolgia, complex regional pain syndrome and other common pain problem. This is a busy office setting where students will see new and returning patients to take histories, perform physical exams and assist in various nerve block procedures. Students will function as a junior house officer. Prerequisite: SUR 701, fourth year standing. FA WI SP SU [2 or 4 weeks]

SUR 751 Orthopedics
Intended for students considering a career path requiring a knowledge of musculoskeletal problems. Students work with individual attendings on either the Joint Reconstructive Service, Foot-Ankle-Hand Service, Sports Medicine Service, Pediatric and Tumor Service, the Spine Service, or the Shriner's Hospital Pediatric Service. Students work with individual attendings in an office clinic setting, assist in surgery, and round on inpatients. Students are required to attend various clinical and resident education conferences. All students meet weekly with the course director for a student-only education conference. Educational goals include review of functional anatomy, understanding of injury triage, and concepts of treatment. Night call is not required, but is encouraged. Prerequisite: SUR 701, fourth year standing. FA WI SP SU [2 or 4 weeks]

SUR 752 Orthopedic Research
This course requires special prior approval of the department prior to enrolling.Prerequisites: none. FA WI SP SU [4 weeks]

SUR 756 Neurosurgery
This clinical clerkship expands upon and demonstrates the practical application of neurological sciences. The diagnosis and management of both simple and complex neurosurgically-oriented disorders are addressed. Conferences with both the resident and attending staff are held weekly. Emphasis is placed on the basic neurosciences especially neuroanatomy and pathophysiology. Prerequisite: SUR 701. FA WI SP SU [2 or 4 weeks]

SUR 757 Principles of Ophthalmic Examination
The purpose of this course is to acquaint students with the surgical subspecialty of ophthalmology. They will learn basic ophthalmic terminology, history and examination principle, attend daily rounds and other didactic sessions, and observe surgery. It is intended that students will not only learn techniques of examination which will be useful in their own medical practices, but will also understand the capabilities and limits of the ophthalmologist in order to make better use of ophthalmic consultations. FA WI SP SU [2 weeks]

SUR 759 Otolaryngology
Clinical experience is provided in the diagnosis and management of patients with diseases of the ear, nose, throat, head, and neck. Office practice in addition to the care of hospitalized patients provide the basis for clinical instruction, with emphasis on case study and proper use of instruments. Departmental pathology, radiology, and otology conferences and journal club are included. Course director required. Prerequisite: SUR 701, approval of course director. FA WI SP SU [2 or 4 weeks]

SUR 761 Surgical Oncology
Concentrated experience in the surgical diagnosis and management of patients with tumors is provided. Correlation of surgical problems with anatomic and pathological physiology is stressed, including examination of gross and microscopic tissue. Attendance at the tumor clinic, tumor conference, and head and neck tumor conference is required. Prerequisite: SUR 701. FA WI SP SU [4 or 6 weeks]

SUR 765 Colon and Rectal Surgery
Close one-on-one instruction between the student and physician in an apprentice-teacher relationship. The student accompanies the physician in all outpatient clinic office hours, as well as surgical procedures. This involves spending approximately 60 hours in a clinic environment, assisting in approximately 50 surgical and endoscopic procedures and daily in-hospital rounds. Prerequisite: SUR 701, approval of course director. FA WI SP SU [4 weeks]

SUR 771 Thoracic Surgery
The diagnosis, and operative and postoperative care of patients with pulmonary and esophageal disorders are studied in both hospitalized and ambulatory patients. In addition, students assist in patient care, and topics are assigned for discussion. Prerequisite: SUR 701. FA WI SP SU [4 weeks]

SUR 781 Research in Surgery
Students may arrange research rotations individually with faculty at Rush. In order to receive credit for such a rotation, the person to whom the student will be responsible must write a letter describing the student's activities, responsibilities, amount of supervision, and the specific dates of the rotation. The student must submit the proposal to the Office of Clinical Curriculum for approval a minimum of eight weeks in advance of the rotation. The student must have written approval of the Director of Clinical Curriculum prior to beginning the rotation in order to finalize any arrangements. Research rotations are scheduled for a minimum of four weeks and a maximum of eight weeks in duration. No two-week research electives will be approved for credit. Research electives will apply toward the student's eight-week maximum allotted for credit in a given specialty. Prerequisites: SUR 701, MED 701, Advance approval of course director required. FA WI SP SU [4 weeks]

SUR 782 Research in Anesthesia
[4 weeks]

SUR 794 Advanced Surgery
Under supervision, the student assumes many of the duties and responsibilities of a resident physician. This includes responsibility for pre-operative and post-operative care, participation in surgery, and rotating on-call service. The work is primarily with hospitalized patients, with opportunity for ambulatory and elective surgery. Independent library investigative projects are assigned. Prerequisites: SUR 701, MED 701, PED 701. FA WI SP SU [4 weeks]

SUR 795 Anesthesiology
The program enables medical students to learn airway management; recognize circulatory inadequacy and initiate support of the failing circulation; induce topical and infiltrative anesthesia safely; understand the actions and interactions of depressant and stimulant drugs commonly encountered or used by anesthesiologists; and participate in pre-operative evaluation preparations of surgical and obstetric patients. Prerequisite: MED 701, OBG 701, SUR 701. FA WI SP SU [4 weeks]

SUR 796 Transplantation
The clinical aspects of transplantation, including donor and recipient surgery and preoperative and postoperative care are studied. The student participates in organ preservation as well. Seminars on the fundamental and clinical aspects of transplant immunology are held. Prerequisite: SUR 701. FA WI SP SU [4 or 8 weeks]

SUR 808 Trauma/Critical Care Surgery
This rotation is designed to provide the fourth year medical student with an in-depth clinical experience in the care of injured patients. Critical decision making and surgical training are the key elements taught during resuscitation, operative management and the critical care phase. The student will follow patients from the ambulance to their discharge home. Multi-level supervision and teaching is available from attending physicians and residents. Prerequisites: SUR 701, fourth-year standing. FA WI SP SU [4 or 8 weeks]