Urologic Surgery Advanced Clinical Rotation (ACR)

4 units

The Phase 3 Urology ACR will be a clinical sub-internship. The purpose of the 4 week rotation is to provide students with exposure to the full spectrum of clinical urology and to prepare them for Internship as a Urology Resident. The student will play an active role in patient management and is expected to demonstrate progressive understanding of the following: The basic evaluation of the urologic patient, including performing a focused urologic history and physical examination The work-up of the urologic patient, including ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests/imaging/procedures The management (both surgical and non-surgical) of urologic conditions Basic procedural skills, including suturing and bedside procedures like Foley catheter placement Throughout the Urology ACR, the student will be under the supervision of the attending staff and house staff. Note that students have the opportunity for exposure to the spectrum of subspecialties within Urology, including Urologic Oncology, Reconstructive Urology, Endourology/Minimally Invasive Urology, Men's Health/Infertility, Female Urology, and Pediatric Urology. If a student has a specific request for distinct exposure to one or more of these subspecialties, they should reach out to the Course Director in advance, and efforts will be made to accommodate those requests.