Attending Introduction
Currently a Clinical Associate Professor at the Department of Surgery, Nova Southeastern University. Professor of Plastic Surgery Residents, Larkin Hospital. Assistant Professor of Surgery, FIU School of Medicine, and is an active social media presence with hundreds of thousands of followers across a half dozen platforms.
Rotation Description
Additionally, your performance during this rotation will lead to obtaining a US LOR, which is essential for your upcoming residency program applications.
Clinical Assessment and Patient Evaluation:
- Students learn how to assess patients presenting with various congenital anomalies, traumatic injuries, or aesthetic concerns.
- You will observe the process of taking a comprehensive patient history, performing physical examinations, and formulating treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs.
Surgical Techniques and Procedures:
- Observation of a wide range of surgical procedures performed in plastic surgery, including reconstructive procedures (e.g., breast reconstruction, facial reconstruction) and aesthetic procedures (e.g., rhinoplasty, breast augmentation).
- Learning about different surgical approaches, techniques, and instrumentation used in plastic surgery procedures.
- Understanding the principles of tissue handling, wound closure, and scar management to achieve optimal aesthetic and functional outcomes.
Patient Care and Management:
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Learning about pre-operative evaluation and optimization of patients for surgery.
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Observing the intraoperative management of patients, including anesthesia considerations and surgical team dynamics.
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Participating in post-operative care, including wound care, pain management, and monitoring for complications.
Typical Activities/Procedures
Patient Appointments:
Conducting initial and follow-up appointments, managing acute and chronic conditions, and performing routine health maintenance.
Letter of Recommendation
LORs are on the official clinic letterhead. You may also ask the attending to include hospital affiliations on your LOR, and you can also mention them on your CV and Personal Statement.
Location & Schedule
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*Schedules change often and we recommend speaking with the office manager to have the most updated daily scheduling.