PAS CHATT 614: Surgery

The Surgical Clinical Rotation provides physician assistant students with comprehensive, supervised clinical practice experience in surgical medicine. Students will actively participate in the evaluation and management of patients presenting with acute surgical needs in any setting in which they present. Emphasis is placed on developing competence in patient-centered care, continuity of care, and integration of evidence-based medicine in a diverse surgical setting. Under the guidance of licensed preceptors, students will strengthen: Medical Knowledge, Interpersonal Skills, Clinical Skills, Technical Skills, Professional Behaviors, and Clinical Reasoning and Problem-Solving Abilities. Upon completion of the rotation, students will be able to provide safe, effective, and compassionate care to individuals and families in a surgical setting, while embodying the professional competencies required for the PA role. Delivered in a surgical clinical setting.