Thoracotomy
Thoracotomy is a surgical procedure in which an incision is made between the ribs to gain access to organs in the chest/thorax. Emergent thoracotomy first came to the United States…
Surgery Student
Q&A: Anatomy
Below, you will find boxes with questions related to anatomy that will likely be something you will encounter during your surgical rotation. We have included these to serve as a…
Equipment
Below, you will find boxes with medical equipment and dressings that you will encounter during your surgical rotation. We have included these to serve as a launching point for further,…
Q&A: Surgery
Below, you will find boxes with surgery questions you will likely encounter during your surgical rotation. We have included these to serve as a launching point for further, deeper learning.
Medical Terms
Below, you will find boxes with medical terms that you will encounter and be expected to use during your surgical rotation. We have included these to serve as a launching…
Diverticulosis
Diverticulosis refers to abnormal pouching of the colonic wall. The term “divertikel” was coined by Fleischman in 1815. Jean Cruveilhier described herniations through the muscular layer of the colon in…
Ileus, postoperative
Ileus occurs when there is intestinal distention and either slowing or no passage of luminal contents without a demonstrable mechanical obstruction. The term “ileus” is derived from the Greek word…
Fournier Gangrene
Fournier gangrene is a fulminant form of necrotizing fasciitis that affects the perineal, genital, or perianal regions. It was first described in 1883 by Alfred Fournier, a French dermatologist and…
ERAS
ERAS stands for Electronic Residency Application Service and the central application website fourth year medical students use in order to apply to residency programs. This page focuses on the ERAS…
VSLO
VSLO stands for Visiting Student Learning Opportunity and is one of the primary ways third and fourth year medical students obtain audition rotations for the fourth year of medical school.…