MS4 Catalog

Plastic Surgery

LOCATION: Berkeley Medical Center, Dorothy McCormack Center, 2000 Foundtion Way, Suite 3650, Martinsburg, WV, 
PRECEPTOR: Dr. Richard Casuccio
DURATION: 1 month
OFFERED: Continuously 
MAXIMUM ENROLLMENT: 1 student
STATUS: elective

Objectives

This is a two week Plastic Surgery Rotation based at Berkeley Medical Center that will provide the student with an exposure to inpatient and outpatient cosmetic and reconstructive surgery techniques and procedures. 

Basic training in Plastic Surgery with emphasis on introducing students to the art and Science of plastic surgery. This includes such areas as wound care treatment, hand surgery, cleft lip and palate surgery and general reconstructive surgery.

  1. Review of basic surgical techniques and those specific to plastic surgery
  2. Experience plastic surgery as a way to improve the patient recovery and outlook
  3. Learn techniques specific to plastic surgery, and correcting genetic and severe injuries.

Medical Knowledge
Understanding of basic and advanced surgical techniques.
Understanding of pre and post- operative care as well as post -operative patient care.
Understanding the application of plastic surgery for improved  patient outcomes.  

Patient Care Objectives
Obtain an accurate and complete medical history.  Understanding of anatomy and Physiology for  the cases of the day. 
Participate in rounds, observe and assist in the operating room and attend clinics. 
Work with other health care professionals to provide patient-focused care. 
Daily observation and written evaluation.  

Methods to Achieve Objectives

Practiced Based Learning : Analyze practice experience and work on quality improvement issues.
Locate, appraise and assimilate evidence from scientific studies

Use information technology to research and manage information. 

Communication: Interact in a professional manner with a multidisciplinary staff
including physicians, midlevel provider’s nurses, and medical assistants in the office and surgery settings.

Work effectively with others as a member of a health care team. 

Council and educate patients and their families.

  • Professionalism:
  • Demonstrate a commitment to ethical principles, including provision or withholding of care, confidentiality, informed consent, and business practices
  • Demonstrate sensitivity and responsiveness to patients’ culture, age, gender, race, ethnicity, religious beliefs, sexual orientation and disabilities
  • Participate as an active member of a team delivering surgical patient care.

Systems Based Practice:  Complete assessments and evaluations
Identify appropriate treatment plans

Examination Procedures and Evaluation Criteria

Formative: Direct observation of skills, behaviors and willingness to learn
Summative: Observation, and written evaluation. 

Pre-Rotation Instructions

You must contact the Office of Student Services, Eastern Division, two weeks prior to beginning of rotation to determine where to report. Phone: (304) 596-6312.