Elective Years 3 and 4: Cardiac Surgery
| Department: | Surgery |
| Title: |
Cardiac Surgery Diversification = R1 Cardiac Surgery |
| Location: | University of Alberta Hospital / Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute |
| Duration: | 1-4 Weeks |
| Contact: |
University of Alberta Students: Placement Contact: Hannah Quedado specsurg@ualberta.ca or 780-407-2008 |
| Overview: |
Students will be assigned to a preceptor out of the UAH/MAHI. Much of the elective will be spent in the OR, but students will also get exposure to clinic, wards, consults, and CV ICU. Teaching is delivered by both the preceptor and their fellow/resident as time allows. Students can request a pediatric preceptor, if desired. |
| Objectives: |
The student will learn how to assess, diagnose, and treat patients presenting with acute heart problems, coronary heart disease, angina and heart failure, heart disease, aortic dissection, and heart transplantation. |
| Additional Notes: | Visiting Students: NETCARE ACCESS REQUIRED FOR THIS ELECTIVE: Students MUST request access for Netcare A MINIMUM OF 6 WEEKS before the elective start date. Students who do not place this request before the 6 week deadline will not be granted access. Once visiting students have applied through the AFMC Student Portal and their elective is confirmed, a confirmation email will automatically be generated with further instructions and the online training link for Netcare. |
| Last Updated: June 28, 2022 |