Tips for success in the operating room
https://youtu.be/J_1zPZnXWN4 In this video (scrub through the video to see chapters) 0:05 Your Hosts 0:24 What to wear 0:49 Operating room locker room  1:16 What to do with watches, iPads, cell phones? 1:23 Tips for before you scrub 3:32 Tips for if you have to find and open your own gown and gloves 5:15 Tips for your first scrub of the day […]
Frequently asked questions: Surgery oral exams
Frequently asked questions Who grades the exam? A minimum of two board certified surgeons. One is usually the course director. One is usually someone who specializes in the discreet field. How can I view the transcript of my exam? The transcript is uploaded to E.Flo MD in the Course Director Handback Response field. The VCC […]
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Prepare for an oral exam
Oral exams are a core component of the surgical education journey. We call it the practice of medicine for a reason. We believe that running through scenarios and algorithms aloud will help you be a better provider. When we practice, especially with good habits in a safe space, we allow responses to become ingrained, authentic, […]
Checklist for Consulting Surgery
download this checklist For emergent consultations (i.e.: surgical emergencies that require immediate beside surgical intervention/presence), best to page the surgical consultant with the specific needs and the patient’s location (e.g., tension pneumothorax, surgical airway). Necessary for urgent and routine consultations Brief patient summary sentence: 74 y.o. man with acute cholecystitis, septic shock Clinical question: Should […]