Leadership
Dr. Patrick Borgen
Objective
This elective is designed to introduce fourth year medical students to the surgical management of breast cancer.
Learning Experience
The student will gain experience in learning about the natural history, diagnosis, pretreatment evaluation and surgical management of breast cancer. There are opportunities to attend clinical conferences, journal club and other seminars as well as participate in the operating room, clinic and during office hours. In addition, the student will gain exposure to clinical and basic science research related to breast diseases.
Feedback and Evaluation
Daily interaction. Evaluation at the completion of the elective.