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…
Read MoreQ&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.
Read MoreMedical 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…
Read MoreSurgical Incisions
On this page, you’ll find common or once-common surgical incisions. Knowing different types of incisions can give you an idea of a patient’s surgical history after visual inspection during the…
Read MoreSuture 101
Suture Characteristics Types of Suture Absorbable Gut Synthetic Absorbable Nonabsorbable Suturing Techniques Knot Tying One-handed knots Two-handed knots Deep tie Instrument tie Ligation around a hemostat Endoscopic knot tying Surgical…
Read MoreSucceeding in the OR
Your first day in the OR can sometimes sound like a daunting feat. In this post, we walk you through some of the steps you can take to try to…
Read MoreSucceeding with Skills
There are a lot of skills you will learn and acquire throughout the duration of your surgery rotation. Below, you’ll find a few tips on how to get started. Explore…
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