The student will serve as an integral part of a busy Vascular Surgery Service. Patient care responsibilities will include history and physical exams, daily management of medical and surgical problems, as well as interaction with consulting services.
Leadership
Dr. Anil Hingorani
Objectives
Management of common clinical conditions and problems, which invariably affect hospitalized patients. Familiarization with various endovascular treatment modalities and their applications to clinical problems.
Learning Experience
Inpatient and operating room exposure will be significant. Hands-on experience during procedures, such as carotid artery stenting, endovascular aortic aneurysm repair, endovascular surgery, hemodialysis access and lower extremity revascularization. The student will be integrated into the Vascular Surgery Resident team, with responsibilities thereof. Patient presentations at conferences are expected.
Feedback and Evaluation
Daily interaction. Evaluation at the completion of the elective.