Surgical Oncology Elective

8 credits

Surgical oncology rotation provides broad exposure to surgical management of complex cancer cases affecting breast, skin, soft tissue, endocrine system, gastrointestinal tract, liver, and pancreas. Students work with surgeons in preoperative workup and preparation of patients, the conduct of surgical procedures, and in postoperative care. Settings include clinic, operating room, and inpatient wards. Prerequisite: completion of required surgery and medicine clerkships. Offered: AWSpS.