Surgery

SURG 710 PLASTIC SURGERY 4 Credit Hours

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This elective experience is designed to expose senior students to the principles of plastic surgery and possibly enhance any interest they may have in the field. Areas of focus include general plastic surgery, cosmetic and aesthetic surgery, breast reconstruction, pediatric craniofacial, facial trauma, hand surgery and wound. The student will be expected for daily rounds, elective and occasionally emergency operations. Overnight on-call with the senior surgical resident on the service would be beneficial. Students will be expected to give a 15-minute indications presentation in their last week of the rotation. Rotations Offered: Each 4 weeks. Site: ESH 6011.

Instructor: Dr. Hollins, Dr. Miller, Dr. Johnson, Dr. Figy, Dr. Wong, Dr. Hon, Dr. Yang, and Dr. James Willcockson

Typically Offered: FALL/SPR

Capacity: 1

SURG 720 UROLOGY 4 Credit Hours

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Students are active members of the patient care team, involved in all aspects of urologic care including inpatient rounds, consults, surgery and outpatient clinic. Students are exposed to the full breadth of urologic surgical practice by rotating with all primary faculty. During the rotation, each student is expected to give a presentation on a topic of their choosing at grand rounds. Students will participate weekly in 2-3 hours of didactics/conferences each week. These include grand rounds, resident didactics, tumor board and morbidity/mortality. Rotations Offered: Each 4 weeks. Site: SSP 2015.

Instructor: Dr. LaGrange, Dr. Deibert, Dr. Christiansen, Dr. David, and Dr. Hill

Typically Offered: FALL/SPR

Capacity: Variable

SURG 722 PEDIATRIC SURGERY 4 Credit Hours

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This pediatric surgery sub-internship offers students a comprehensive, hands-on experience managing a wide spectrum of surgical conditions, from neonates to young adults. Students will follow patients through the entire continuum of care, including initial clinic visits, hospital admissions, assisting in surgery, and postoperative management. The rotation includes participation in weekly pediatric surgery teaching conferences and multidisciplinary team meetings. Students may also have the opportunity to present a case based on their clinical experience at one of these conferences. One weekend day shift is required during the rotation, and ample research opportunities are available for those interested. Rotations Offered: Each 4 weeks.

Instructor: Dr. Zarroug, Dr. Shah, Dr. Cusick, Dr. Thomas, Dr. Fuller, Dr. Schall, Dr. Suh

Typically Offered: FALL/SPR

Capacity: 1

SURG 725 CARDIAC SURGERY 4 Credit Hours

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During this elective, the student will function as a sub-intern. Students will participate in the pre-operative clinic evaluation of cardiac surgical patients, the surgical procedures, and the post-operative management. At the end of this rotation, the student should have an understanding of the diagnostic procedures used in evaluation cardiac and pulmonary disease, indications and contraindications for surgery, a thorough acquaintance with intra-operative cardiopulmonary bypass and post-operative cardiac intensive care unit management including mechanical ventilation, pharmacological agents utilized in the care of cardiac patients and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. The student will be expected to be available for daily rounds, weekly conferences, elective and occasionally emergent operations (i.e., transplants). Overnight call is not typically necessary. Rotations Offered: Each 4 weeks.

Instructor: Dr. Moulton, Dr. Siddique, Dr. Um, Dr. Castleberry, Dr. B. Duncan, and Dr. K. Duncan, Dr. S. Brown

Typically Offered: FALL/SPR

Capacity: 1

SURG 726 ORAL SURGERY 4 Credit Hours

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During this elective, the student will function as a sub-intern. This elective is designed to expose the medical student to the full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMFS). The student will participate in all aspects of patient care including surgical evaluation and management of facial, head, and neck trauma, orthognathic (jaw) surgery, TMJ surgery, facial reconstruction, dentoalveolar surgery (third molar extractions), endosseous implants, and ambulatory management of patients. The student will have the opportunity to improve their head and neck anatomy and participate hands-on with suturing, administration of local Anesthesiology intraorally, and engage in regular didactic case conferences and grand rounds. Training to become an OMF surgeon includes doctorate degrees in both medicine and dentistry along with completion of a surgical residency. The student will gain exposure to the broad scope of practice of an OMFS - which includes facial reconstructive and trauma surgery, orthognathic surgery, dentoalveolar surgery, cosmetic surgery, oral, head, temporomandibular joint surgery, cleft lip/palate surgery, endosseous implant surgery, obstructive sleep apnea management and surgery, nerve repair, and more. Objectives for the student at the end of the four-weeks are to: Develop skills of pre-operative, operative, and post-operative patient management; Enrich their didactic surgical knowledge and head and neck anatomy; Improve hands-on surgical skills by participating in all aspects of care; and Understand how oral and maxillofacial surgery integrates within the tertiary care healthcare system. Rotations Offered: Each 4 weeks.

Instructor: Dr. Desa, Dr. Untrauer, Dr. Tucker, and Dr. Robinson

Typically Offered: FALL/SPR

Capacity: 1

SURG 727 THORACIC SURGERY 4 Credit Hours

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During this elective, the student will function as a sub-intern. They will participate in the pre-operative evaluation of thoracic surgical patients, the surgical procedures, and the post-operative management of these patients. At the end of this rotation, the student should have an understanding of the diagnostic procedures used in evaluation of thoracic and pulmonary disease, indications and contraindications for surgery in these patients, radiologic and pathologic evaluation of thoracic malignancy, invasive hemodynamic monitoring, and ventilator management, as well as a familiarity with pharmacological agents utilized in the care of these patients. Rotations Offered: Each 4 weeks.

Instructor: Dr. Lackner and Dr. Berkheim

Typically Offered: FALL/SPR

Capacity: 1

SURG 728 GENERAL SURGERY IN AFFILIATED HOSPITALS 4 Credit Hours

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Services: Methodist General Surgery: Drs. Buda, Carson, Dittrick, Grams, Kolkman, Patel, Poole, White, and Winterstein. Students selecting an elective with the General Surgery Service will work with all providers in the group. This will include exposure to GI, minimally invasive and robotic, bariatric, breast and GI oncology surgery, and emergency general surgery. Hospital assignments are made through the Department of Surgery. Methodist Colorectal Surgery (CRS): Drs. Hernandez, Person, Shashi, Ternent, and Torgersen. Students selecting an elective with the Colorectal Surgery Service at Methodist will work with all providers in the group. This will include exposure to open, minimally invasive/robotic, and endoscopy cases for both benign and malignant diseases of the colon and rectum. Hospital assignments are made through the Department of Surgery. Students selecting an elective at Methodist Hospital will be assigned to a teaching service of their choice when possible; however, in the interest of optimal educational experiences, it may be necessary to assign students to unfilled positions. Students will only rotate at Methodist Main Campus location. Hospital assignments are made through the Department of Surgery. Rotations Offered: Each 4 weeks.

Prerequisite:  Not open to visiting students or Advanced Family Medicine Residents.

Instructor: Methodist General Surgery: Drs. Buda, Carson, Dittrick, Grams, Kolkman, Patel, Poole, White, and Winterstein. Methodist Colorectal Surgery (CRS): Drs. Hernandez, Person, Shashi, Ternent, and Torgersen.

Typically Offered: FALL/SPR

Capacity: 1

SURG 729 GENERAL SURGERY AT THE VETERANS ADMINISTRATION MEDICAL CENTER 4 Credit Hours

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Students will be expected to function as sub-interns on the service, including the pre- and post-operative management of patients with emergent and elective surgical diseases including benign and malignant colorectal, upper gastrointestinal, and cutaneous disorders, as well as general surgical conditions including basic hernia and complex abdominal wall reconstruction. The student will be expected to be an active participant in the clinic, operating, room, and emergency department settings. The student will be responsible for preparing a clinical case and literature review for formal presentation to all members of their team. Rotations Offered: Each 4 weeks.

Prerequisite:  Not open to visiting students.

Instructor: Dr. Hartnett, Dr. Rivard, Dr. Singh, Dr. Yang, and Dr. deRosa

Typically Offered: FALL/SPR

Capacity: 1

SURG 730 LIVER TRANSPLANTATION SURGERY 4 Credit Hours

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This elective is recommended to all students interested in a career in surgery with a special interest in solid organ transplantation. Students will function as a sub intern for the transplant patients only and will be intimately involved in all phases of the transplantation procedure; both donor and recipient operation, pre- and post-operative management and regulation of immunosuppressive drugs. Students will be exposed to patients undergoing liver transplant. In addition, all general surgical procedures on transplant patients and hepatobiliary operations will be a part of the rotation. The student must be available at all times throughout the rotation due to the unpredictable nature of transplantation. Rotations Offered: Each 4 weeks.

Instructor: Dr. Langnas, Dr. Grant, Dr. Mercer, Dr. Vargas, and Dr. Merani

Typically Offered: FALL/SPR

Capacity: 1

SURG 741 COLORECTAL SURGERY 4 Credit Hours

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This elective is recommended to students interested in a more in-depth exposure to colorectal surgery. Student will be expected to function as sub-interns on the service, including the pre- and post-operative management of patients with benign and malignant conditions of the lower gastrointestinal tract including colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, diverticular disease, benign anorectal disorders, and screening or diagnostic colonoscopy. The student will be expected to be an active participant in the clinic, operating room, endoscopy suite, and emergency department settings. The student will be responsible for preparing a clinical conference for formal presentation to all members of their team. Rotations Offered: Each 4 weeks.

Instructor: Dr. Langenfeld, Dr. Leinecke, Dr. Batra, and Dr. Fuglestad

Typically Offered: FALL/SPR

Capacity: 1

SURG 742 MINIMALLY INVASIVE AND BARIATRIC SURGERY 4 Credit Hours

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This elective is recommended to students interested in a more in-depth exposure to minimally invasive laparoscopic and robotic surgery, specifically bariatric, foregut and hernia surgery. Students will be expected to function as sub-interns on the service, including the pre- and post-operative management of patients with complex upper gastrointestinal tract disorders, including bariatric, foregut, and hernia surgery. The student will be expected to be an active participant in all areas where patients are evaluated, including clinic, Emergency Medicine, and in the perioperative period. Prior to the conclusion of this rotation the student will be responsible for preparing a formal case presentation to all members of the team, which should focus on an interesting case that the students were involved in during the rotation. Rotations Offered: Each 4 weeks.

Instructor: Dr. Haskins, Dr. McBride, Dr. Kothari, Dr. Murante, and Dr. Tanner

Typically Offered: FALL/SPR

Capacity: 1

SURG 743 VASCULAR SURGERY 4 Credit Hours

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This elective is recommended to students interested in a more in-depth exposure to vascular surgery. Students will be expected to function as sub-interns on the service, including the pre- and post-operative management of patients with vascular disease to include carotid stenosis, aortic and visceral aneurysm, peripheral arterial disease, arterial embolic occlusive disease, venous thrombosis and venous insufficiency using open and endovascular techniques. The student will be expected to be an active participant in the clinic, operating, room, and emergency department settings. The student will be responsible for preparing a clinical conference for formal presentation to all members of their team. Rotations Offered: Each 4 weeks.

Instructor: Dr. Longo, Dr. Johanning, Dr. MacTaggart, Dr. Pipinos, Dr. Cook, and Dr. J.R. Thompson

Typically Offered: FALL/SPR

Capacity: 1

SURG 744 GASTROINTESTINAL SURGICAL ONCOLOGY 4 Credit Hours

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This elective is recommended to students interested in a more in-depth exposure to gastrointestinal surgical oncology. Students will be expected to function as sub-interns on the service, including the pre- and post-operative management of patients with malignancy of the gastrointestinal and hepatopancreaticobiliary systems including esophageal, gastric, small bowel, colorectal, hepatic, pancreatic, and peritoneal carcinomatosis. Potential exposure to cutaneous malignancy management may be incorporated. The student will be expected to be an active participant in the clinic, operating, room, and emergency department settings. The student will be responsible for preparing a clinical conference for formal presentation to all members of their team. The rotation functions in a preceptor model with the student assigned to specific attendings to increase continuity and depth of exposure. Multiple tumor board participations will be available throughout. Rotations Offered: Each 4 weeks.

Instructor: Dr. Are, Dr. Foster, Dr. Ly, Dr. Padussis, and Dr. Reames (Dr. Mammen by request)

Typically Offered: FALL/SPR

Capacity: 1

SURG 745 BREAST, ENDOCRINE, CUTANEOUS SURGICAL ONCOLOGY 4 Credit Hours

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This elective is recommended to students interested in a more in-depth exposure to the surgical management of benign/malignant breast disease and benign/malignant diseases of the endocrine system. Students will be expected to function as sub-interns on the service, including the pre- and post-operative management of patients with benign and malignant breast, thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal, and endocrine pancreatic diseases. Some exposure of the management of cutaneous malignancy may be incorporated. The rotation functions with exposure to all attendings in the clinic and operating room setting with resident driven assignments and tailored based on student interest. The student will be expected to be an active participant in the clinic, operating, room, and emergency department settings. The student will be responsible for preparing a clinical conference for formal presentation to all members of their team as well as attending weekly tumor board conferences. One weekend of call/rounding are expected during the four-week rotation. No overnight call is assigned. Rotations Offered: Each 4 weeks.

Instructor: Dr. Fingeret, Dr. Shank, Dr. Maxwell, Dr. Santamaria, Dr. Millen, and Dr. Mulder (Dr. Mammen by request)

Typically Offered: FALL/SPR

Capacity: 1

SURG 746 SURGICAL CRITICAL CARE 4 Credit Hours

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This elective is recommended to students interested in a more in-depth exposure to the management of critically ill surgical patients. Student will be expected to function as sub-interns on the service, including the pre- and post-operative management of patients with critical illness. The student will be expected to be an active participant in the surgical intensive care unit including management of critically ill patients who require hemodynamic monitoring, ventilator management, and have organ dysfunction or failure. Students will participate in daily morning reports and team rounds. Students will observe and may perform procedures under direct supervision including venous and arterial line placement, bronchoscopy, intubation and ultrasonography. The student will round on 3-4 patients and present during morning multidisciplinary rounds. It is recommended the student take at least 3 call shifts during their time on the service. This will allow the student the opportunity to see and experience all aspects of Surgical Critical Care and the Acute Care Surgical specialty. Call shifts will be assigned at the beginning of the rotation. Rotations Offered: Each 4 weeks.

Instructor: Dr. Cantrell, Dr. Evans, Dr. Bauman, Dr. Sheppard, Dr. Kamien, Dr. Goede, Dr. Waibel, Dr. Terzian, Dr. Hamill, Dr. Josef, Dr. Cemaj, Dr. Buesing, Dr. Matos, Dr. Tierney, Dr. Berning, Dr. Kemp, Dr. Barrett, Dr. Veatch, Dr. Lamb, Dr. Henry, Dr. Harris

Typically Offered: FALL/SPR

Capacity: 1

SURG 747 TRAUMA SURGERY 4 Credit Hours

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This elective is recommended to students interested in a more in-depth exposure to the evaluation, surgical intervention, inpatient care, and clinic follow-up of the multiply injured trauma patient. Students will be expected to function as sub-interns on the service and acquire an understanding of the initial assessment, resuscitation and stabilization of a trauma patient. Students will participate as active members of the trauma patient care team, including the pre- and post-operative management of patients with acute injury from the initial presentation. Students will participate in daily morning reports and team rounds. The student will round on 4-6 patients and present during morning multidisciplinary rounds. Weekday, night and weekend shifts will be assigned. It is recommended the students take at least 3 call shifts during their time on the service. This will allow the student the opportunity to see and experience all aspects of Trauma Surgery and the Acute Care Surgery specialty. Call shifts will be assigned at the beginning of the rotation. Rotations Offered: Each 4 weeks.

Instructor: Dr. Cantrell, Dr. Evans, Dr. Bauman, Dr. Sheppard, Dr. Kamien, Dr. Goede, Dr. Waibel, Dr. Terzian, Dr. Hamill, Dr. Josef, Dr. Cemaj, Dr. Buesing, Dr. Matos, Dr. Tierney, Dr. Berning, Dr. Kemp, Dr. Barrett, Dr. Veatch, Dr. Lamb, Dr. Henry, Dr. Harris

Typically Offered: FALL/SPR

Capacity: 1

SURG 748 EMERGENCY GENERAL SURGERY 4 Credit Hours

SUB-INTERN

This elective is recommended to students interested in a more in-depth exposure to the management of emergent general surgery conditions. Students will be expected to function as sub-interns on the service, including the pre- and post-operative management of patients with a variety of acute non-traumatic surgical diseases including but not limited to bowel obstruction, visceral perforation, gastrointestinal hemorrhage, cholecystitis, pancreatitis, appendicitis, and diverticulitis. The student will be expected to be an active participant during rounds and in the clinic, operating room, and emergency department settings. The student will round on 4-6 patients and present during morning multidisciplinary rounds. Weekday, night and weekend shifts will be assigned. It is recommended the student take at least 3 call shifts during their time on the service. This will allow the student the opportunity to see and experience all aspects of Emergency General Surgery and the Acute Care Surgery specialty. Call shifts will be assigned at the beginning of the rotation. Rotations Offered: Each 4 weeks.

Instructor: Dr. Cantrell, Dr. Evans, Dr. Bauman, Dr. Sheppard, Dr. Kamien, Dr. Goede, Dr. Waibel, Dr. Terzian, Dr. Hamill, Dr. Josef, Dr. Cemaj, Dr. Buesing, Dr. Matos, Dr. Tierney, Dr. Berning, Dr. Kemp, Dr. Barrett, Dr. Veatch, Dr. Lamb, Dr. Henry, Dr. Harris

Typically Offered: FALL/SPR

Capacity: 1

SURG 749 KIDNEY TRANSPLANT 4 Credit Hours

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This elective is recommended to students interested in a career in surgery with a special interest in solid organ transplantation. Student will be expected to function as sub-interns for kidney transplant patients only and will be intimately involved in all phases of the transplantation procedure; both donor and recipient operation, pre- and post-operative management and regulation of immunosuppressive drugs. Students will be exposed to patients undergoing kidney and pancreatic transplant. In addition, all general surgical procedures on transplant patients will be a part of the rotation. The student must be available at all times throughout the rotation due to the unpredictable nature of transplantation. Rotations Offered: Each 4 weeks.

Instructor: Dr. Maskin, Dr. Hoffman, and Dr. Merani

Typically Offered: FALL/SPR

Capacity: 1

SURG 750 GLOBAL/INTERNATIONAL HEALTH ELECTIVE 4 Credit Hours

ELECTIVE

The course offers students the opportunity to participate in a health care setting in a foreign country. Students' responsibilities, performed under the supervision of trained medical personnel, may include work in clinics and hospitals; home visits with community health workers, and health education. In addition, the student will also participate in a brief orientation and debriefing on campus. Rotations Offered: Each 4 weeks.

Prerequisite:  Pre-arrangement with the Surgery CST Coordinator and Sarah Pirtle (Office of Global Engagement), and an approved application for an away elective. Not open to visiting students.

Typically Offered: FALL/SPR

Capacity: Variable

SURG 760 SURGERY AWAY CLINICAL 4 Credit Hours

SUB-INTERN

A rotation at another educational institution requiring entry through third-party application platforms (e.g., VSLO), often associated with an outside academic institution or residency program. Rotations Offered: Each 4 weeks.

Prerequisite:  An approved Away Rotation Application. Not open to visiting students.

Typically Offered: FALL/SPR

Capacity: Variable

SURG 761 SURGERY AWAY NON-CLINICAL 4 Credit Hours

ELECTIVE

A rotation at another educational institution requiring entry through third-party application platforms (e.g., VSLO), often associated with an outside academic institution or residency program. Rotations Offered: Each 4 weeks.

Prerequisite:  An approved Away Rotation Application. Not open to visiting students.

Typically Offered: FALL/SPR

Capacity: Variable

SURG 764 SURGERY OFF-CAMPUS PRECEPTORSHIP 4 Credit Hours

SUB-INTERN

A pre-arranged rotation occurring under the supervision of volunteer faculty not accessed through a third-party application platform, usually at a regional private clinic within the state of Nebraska. Rotations Offered: Each 4 weeks.

Prerequisite:  An approved Off-Campus Preceptorship Application. Not open to visiting students.

Typically Offered: FALL/SPR

Capacity: Variable

SURG 790 SURGERY RESEARCH 4 Credit Hours

ELECTIVE

This elective offers students an opportunity to work with faculty members in clinical investigations of surgical disease in ongoing bench research projects. Definitions of problems and programs of learning will be decided upon discussion with faculty. Rotations Offered: Each 4 weeks.

Prerequisite:  A letter from your PI is required before approval will be given for this course. Not open to visiting students.

Typically Offered: FALL/SPR

Capacity: Variable