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Clinical Applications of Anatomy - GSUR 540

Prerequisites:

Internal Medicine and Surgery Clerkships

Location:

University of Maryland - MASTRI Simulation Center, Swirnow Conference Room and Anatomy Lab

Description and Goals:

To further emphasize an understanding of structural relationships in the body.
To familiarize the student with the basic anatomical structures through cadaveric dissection and to begin to master concepts.
To conceptualize principles and practices relevant at the intern level.
To learn procedural skills appropriate for the surgical intern level.
To expose the students to standard operating room practice, procedures, and equipment.
To educate the student about the relationship between surgical practices and patient care, as well as developing practices that are patient-driven.

**Specific Skills Addressed: Chest tubes, central lines, peripheral access, airway management, drains, and basic radiology interpretation. **

Number of Students:

**Due to cadaver resources, students are not able to drop the course 2 months prior to the start of the course without finding a replacement student to fill the spot.

Time of Year Available:

March

Hours:

Monday through Friday - Yes
Shiftwork - No
Evenings - No
Weekends - No
Call - No

Faculty Responsible:

Andrea Bafford, MD
abafford@smail.umaryland.edu

Administrative Contact:

Megan Sayler
(410) 328-7399
Fax: (410) 328-5919
msayler@smail.umaryland.edu

Last Revision: January 10, 2012