Elective Years 3 and 4: Vascular Surgery

Department: Surgery
Title:

Vascular Surgery

Diversification = R1 Vascular Surgery

Location: Grey Nuns Hospital
Duration: 1-4 weeks
Contact:

University of Alberta Students: Placement Contact: Hannah Quedado specsurg@ualberta.ca or 780-407-2008
Visiting Medical Students: visitingelectives@ualberta.ca

Overview: Students will get exposure to rounds, clinic, wards, consults, call, and the OR. While students will be assigned to a preceptor for their elective, they will have the opportunity to work with other members of the team.
Objectives:

The student will learn the principles of Vascular Sx as well as how to assess, diagnose, and treat patients presenting with peripheral vascular disease, venous disease, cerebrovascular disease, and aortic disease. Students will also learn how to use a hand-held Doppler and how to read tomography angiographies.

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Last Updated: June 28, 2022