Southeast Campus

Cardiothoracic Surgery

MeritCare Hospital/Clinic

SURG 9228

Participating Faculty: Ajit S. Damle, M.D.

Offered: All Periods
Positions: 1/period

Objectives of the Elective:

  1. Provide exposure to acute and chronic adult cardiac and general thoracic surgical diseases.
  2. Review cardiac and thoracic anatomy and pathophysiology including cardiopulmonary bypass.
  3. Exposure to diagnostic procedures related to cardiothoracic surgical diseases including CT scan, cardiac catheterization, and angiography.
  4. Participation in preoperative evaluation, operative procedures, and postoperative care of cardiothoracic surgical patients.

Instructional Activities:

  1. Daily patient care rounds.
  2. Participation in cardiothoracic surgical procedures under the supervision of surgical attendings.
  3. Attendance and participation in educational programs of the Department of Surgery including conferences and lectures.

Standards of Performance (Outcomes) Indicating Attainment of Objectives:

  1. Active interaction with patients and attending surgeons.
  2. Development of appropriate clinical knowledge of anatomy, pathophysiology, and treatment of cardiothoracic surgical diseases.
  3. Development of basic surgical skills as related to the diagnosis and treatment of cardiothoracic surgical diseases.

Criteria for Grading:

  1. Attendance and participation at daily rounds, operative procedures, and clinics.
  2. Evaluation by attending staff of knowledge and clinical and operative skills related to the diagnosis and treatment of cardiothoracic surgical diseases.