Semester Hours:3Fall, Spring, Summer
This clinical experience will focus on training students in the care of the surgical patient in the areas of diagnosis, pre-operative care, and the operating room and post-operative experiences. While general surgery is stressed, students may have the opportunity to participate in the management of patients within some surgical sub-specialties as well.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: Open only to students enrolled in the professional phase of the Physician Assistant Studies Program. May not be taken on a Pass/Fail basis.