PAS 7705 SURGERY (1)

The Surgery course will integrate anatomy and physiology, epidemiology, risk factors (including genetics, as applicable), pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, history and physical findings, laboratory and diagnostic tests, differential diagnosis, pharmacology and pharmacotherapeutics management, non-pharmacotherapy treatment, possible complications, prevention measures, prognosis, patient education, referral, and follow-up of emergent and non-emergent disorders encountered in surgery. Learners will learn technical skills for preparing a patient for the operating room. Learners will practice suturing and perform aseptic techniques during this course. Learners will gain an understanding of how to obtain informed consent and practice obtaining informed consent on standardized patients.