SIG (Surgery Interest Group)

The Surgery Interest Group is designed to provide information and describe clinical practice to 1st and 2nd year medical students who may be interested in a career in surgery.  Topics addressed include: General Surgery, Orthopedics, ENT, Cardio-thoracic, Urology, and Residency Applications.  There are six meetings (evenings) held throughout the academic year with food/beverages provided. 

Surgery Interest Group Meeting - November 4, 2008

2008-2009 SIG Officers

Chair:  Ashley Lundin      alundin@medicine.nodak.edu

Co-Chair:  Brock Norrie     bnorrie@medicine.nodak.edu

Treasurer:  Tyson Bolinske    tbolinske@medicine.nodak.edu

Organizations and References

• American College of Surgeons  http://www.facs.org/memberservices/documents.html#application
• Association for Surgical Education   www.surgicaleducation.com
• American Medical Women's Association www.amwa-doc.org
• Association of Women Surgeons www.womensurgeons.org
• Association of Program Directors in Surgery:   www.apds.org
• "So You Want To Be a Surgeon"   http://www.facs.org/residencysearch  

Conferences  (These are meetings that students are welcome to attend)

• Vascular Conference:  1st Wednesday of each month - 5:00 pm (Altru Hospital Rooms A&B)----Reviews appropriate steps in the diagnosis and management of vascular disease. (Limit 4 students)
• Surgery Grand Rounds:  Scheduled Fridays - 12:15 pm (Altru Hospital Rooms A&B)----Topics of surgical interest are presented by residents, faculty, and guest faculty (see lists on Calendar of Events).
• Trauma Rounds:  2nd and 4th Mondays at 7:00 am (Altru Hospital Room E)----Care and management of patients suffering various degrees of trauma are discussed.  (Limit 3 students)

August 2008