Director: Lisa Patterson, MD
Location: Baystate Medical Center, 759 Chestnut Street, Springfield, MA
Goals
This elective will provide the broadest possible exposure to comprehensive trauma care. Baystate Medical Center is the Level 1 Trauma Center for Western Massachusetts and sees over 2000 trauma patients of all ages annually.
Objectives
The student will…
- engage in active participation with the Trauma Team in resuscitations and surgery of the trauma victim.
- gain exposure to emergency general surgery, wound care, and hyperbaric medicine.
- learn wound closure techniques.
- attend daily rounds in the ICU and floor care of the trauma patient along with weekly Trauma Clinics.
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TUSM
Course Number
SGN416-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 4th night
- 2 weekend days during the month
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Capacity
2 student per Block
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Alternate Dates
Available
Yes, at the discretion of the Director
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Transportation
Required
Yes
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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.
