Director: Joseph Shin, MD
Location: Baystate Medical Center, Medical Office Building, Suite 309, 759 Chestnut St., Springfield, MA
Goals
This elective offers the fourth year student the opportunity to be intimately involved in the treatment of outpatient and inpatient plastic surgical problems. A wide variety of patients including pediatric cleft lip and palate, breast reconstructive, cosmetic surgery, trauma reconstructive, hand and microsurgery are seen.
Objectives
The student will…
- function at the level of a surgical intern and have responsibilities in the plastic surgical clinic, private office and hospital settings.
- perform preoperative and postoperative evaluations.
- assist in surgical procedures.
- improve upon and expand suturing techniques.
- participate in available clinical research projects if so interested.
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TUSM
Course Number
SGN426-BA-W
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Duration
4 weeks
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Average
Hours per Week
40
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Night Call/Weekends
Every 3rd night
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Capacity
1 student per Block
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Alternate Dates
Available
Yes, at the discretion of the Director
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Transportation
Required
No
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On-Campus Housing
Available on a first-come, first-served basis
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Prerequisite: Successful completion of Medicine and Surgery Clerkships.
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If you would like to apply for this elective, please refer to Application Process.
