Attending Introduction
From your attending: I have 25+ years’ experience in the field of general surgery. Over that time, I have taught thousands of medical students and surgical trainees from all over the world. I am on the faculty of several medical schools in the United States and abroad. I have also been on the faculty of medical schools in the United Kingdom and in Europe. Currently, I am the Director of Surgical Education at a University in Brooklyn, New York. I have a research interest in virtual reality as it applies to anatomy and surgical planning.
Rotation Description
Telemedicine Rotation Setup:
You will cover all of the important core topics in general surgery. This curriculum includes topics such as bowel obstruction, hernia, biliary disease, colon cancer & trauma resuscitation. These are all important conditions to understand as they commonly present to the surgical service in any hospital and they are favorite topics for examination questions in the
USMLE Step 2 examination as well as the surgical SHELF exam taken by third-year medical students here in the United States.
Rotation Description:
and speak up, even if they are not sure of the correct answer. We do not judge or criticize students for lack of knowledge. The sessions typically run 4 or 5 days a week. There is preparatory reading to be done before each session. We also share papers and online videos within the group to further understanding.
Evaluation:
Upon completion of the rotation and upon demonstrating active participation and enthusiasm for the rotation, students receive positive but honest letters of recommendation on an institutional letterhead for the purposes of recommending the students for applications towards postgraduate training.
Typical Activities/Procedures
- Bowel obstruction
- Hernia
- Biliary disease
- Colon cancer
- Trauma resuscitation
- and more…
Letter of Recommendation
LORs are on hospital letterhead, based on positive performance.
Location & Schedule
*Schedules change often and we recommend speaking with your attending to have the most updated daily scheduling.
