International Visiting Medical Student Course Catalog
80-406 VASCULAR SURGERY
Department
SURGERY
Campus
Birmingham
Course Type(s)
Elective, Surgery AI-Inpatient
Facility
UAB Medical Center
Course Director
BENJAMIN JAY PEARCE, MD
Enrollment Limit
3
Contact
SHERRY EVANS DICKERSON
Enrollment Minimum
1
Email
sevans@uabmc.edu
Address
BDB 652, zip 3411
Phone
(205) 934-2006
Fax
(205) 934-0024
Prerequisites
Successful completion of surgery clerkship. Surgery, Family Medicine, Medicine, Neurology, Obstetrics/Gynecology, Pediatrics, Psychiatry
Course Description
The objectives of this clinical course are to expose the student to methods of evaluation and therapy of vascular surgery patients. The majority of these patients are peripheral vascular disease patients, while some patients have endocrine disease. The inpatient and outpatient facilities of the University Hospital are utilized as well as exposure to the Peripheral Vascular Lab. Informal and formal conferences are held weekly.
Where To Report
Contact Department the week before rotation for instructions. 205-934-2006, Boshell Diabetes Building, Room D652.
Requirements
See Course Description.
Evaluation
No specific examination is planned. The student is evaluated by the faculty on the basis of his/her performance. Pass/Fail
Notes
Prefer Current CV. Call Sherry Evans at 934-2006 one week prior to rotation
