Surgery Core Rotation (PA-0304)

Summer 2024 · PA 0304 · Tufts University · 4 credits · Undergraduate

The Surgery Supervised Clinical Practical Experience (SCPE) exposes students to varied surgical patient care responsibilities with emphasis on general surgery, though students may have some exposure to surgical specialties and subspecialties. Students assist in surgical patients' preoperative initial assessment, which includes obtaining accurate medical histories and performing physical examinations. They also participate in preoperative management, including patient education and procedures necessary to prepare patients for surgery. Students assist surgeons in the operating room and have an opportunity to become familiar with operating room procedures and equipment. Students are also involved in patients' postoperative evaluation and management.

Course codes: PA-0304, PA 0304, PA0304, PA-304, PA 304, PA304

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