Cardiac Surgery

Harvard HMS

This course is a preceptorship under the direct supervision of a cardiac surgeon. It will provide exposure to the diagnosis and pre- and post-operative care of the cardiac surgical patient, with patient care. The student will attend Cardiac Surgical Rounds and catheterization conferences. He/she will take an active part in the operating room and the Surgical Intensive Care Unit, and will follow selected cardiac surgical patients from admission to discharge. The student will be expected to…