DEPARTMENT OF
THORACIC CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY
Scott Shubach, M.D.
Chairman
Associate Professor of Surgery
SUNY at Stony Brook
TCV 701
Cardiac Surgery
Scott Shubach, M.D.
Chairman
Associate Professor of Surgery
SUNY at Stony Brook
This rotation is designed to familiarize the student with the fundamental
principles in cardiac surgery. This includes the preoperative evaluation
of the cardiac surgical patient, familiarity with cineangiograms, and
cardiac catheterization data, operative approach to cardiac surgery
and postoperative care of the cardiac surgical patient. Students will
participate in daily rounds as well as scrub on operative procedures
and participate in the postoperative ICU and floor care. This course
is designed for the student who wants an intimate familiarity with cardiac
surgery and cardiovascular physiology. Possibilities exist for involvement
in clinical research projects with two-month rotations.
TCV 702
Thoracic/Vascular Surgery
George L. Hines, M.D.
Chief, Division of Vascular Surgery
Professor of Clinical Surgery
SUNY at Stony Brook
This elective is structured to make the student an integral part of
the Thoracic-Vascular service. This will include preoperative evaluation
including review of non-invasive hemodynamic data, CT scans, angiograms
and pulmonary function studies. Emphasis will be placed on understanding
of the physiology and pathophysiology of common vascular and thoracic
problems. Daily rounds will be made with the housestaff. The student
will participate in operative procedures and will assist in postoperative
care. Weekly didactic conferences are held and the student is expected
to actively participate.
