MSE : TCV

TCV 701
Cardiac Surgery
Schott Schubach, M.D. Chairman
Associate Professor of Clinical 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.