Medical Student I
Goals
To provide an introduction to surgery generally, and the discipline of trauma, hand, and acute care surgery, as well as surgical intensive care specifically.
Methodology
Two sections will be offered to students interested (3 students per section maximum). Students may start on session A or B, they may do both A and B sessions. If you decide to do both, only one paper is required. The sessions will begin approximately one week after classes end. Students must attend an orientation on the first day of the externship for the participating section.
Section A
(3 weeks in length)
This section will emphasize the daily activities of trauma. Students will participate in daily rounds, observe trauma resuscitations and operative management. At the end of the session the student will complete a 2-4 page summary of what they encountered/learned during the rotation.
Section B
(3 weeks in length)
Thsi section will emphasize the acute care surgery activities. Students will participate in daily rounds, observe trauma resuscitations, and operative management. At the end of the session the student will complete a 2-4 page summary of what they encountered/learned during the rotation.
Responsibilities
The student will be assigned to a team of physicians. They will assume the role of observer and be included in all aspects of the daily workings of a trauma and acute care surgery team at a Level 1 referral center. The student will be issued a trauma pager. The student will be included in as much of the service as possible, with the opportunity to take call on occasion if desired. The student will have the opportunity to observe work in the trauma bay, Intensive Care Unit, and operating room. The student will be required to complete HIPPA and all other applicable training required by the WVU School of Medicine and Hospital, if not already complete.
Interested students should email completed application to Rochelle Thomas: rochelle.thomas@hsc.wvu.edu. Criteria for selection will include: completed application and 2 letters of recommendation (one from the Dean of Students). This externship is available to WVU students only.
Upon completion of the externship, the student will receive a letter of completion submitted to the Dean’s office.
Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Summer Externship Program Application