Colorectal Surgery UTMC 2 Weeks
Title of Clerkship: Colorectal Surgery
Elective Type: 2 week elective
Department: Surgery
Type of Elective: Clinical
Clerkship Site: University of Toledo Medical Center
Course Number: SURG 719
Blocks available: All
Number of students per block: 1 per service
Faculty: Dr. Stephanie Pannell
Elective Description/Requirements:
Students will be integrated into the colorectal service to learn the basics of managing
patients with colorectal disease. Â Students will participate in all aspects of patient
management in both an inpatient and outpatient setting. Â Students will attend daily
rounds, attend clinic, participate in the operating room and endoscopy suite to learn
the concepts, indications and techniques of endoscopic procedures.
Length of Clerkship: 2 weeks
Links to Core Competencies/Educational Course Objectives: At the end of the rotation the student will be able to:
- Discuss common colorectal surgical problems. (EPOs: PC-5, PC-6, MK-4, MK-6, MK-7)
- Perform a complete surgical history and physical examination. (EPOs: MK-1, MK-4, PC-1, PC-6, PBL-2)
- Implementing a plan for diagnostic evaluation. (EPOs: MK-1, MK-4, MK-6, MK-7, PC-6)
- Interpret the significance of the history and physical and laboratory and diagnostic findings to formulate a differential diagnosis. (EPOs: IPC-1, IPC-2, PC-1)
- Discuss therapeutic options. (EPOs: MK-1, MK-4, MK-6, MK-7, PC-6)
- Assist in performing less complex colorectal procedures by acquiring basic operative skills. (EPOs: PC-5)
- Write a complete and accurate daily progress note including interpretation of results of laboratory and  radiographic/imaging studies. (EPOs: IPC-1, IPC-2, PC-1)
- Perform suturing and laparoscopic procedure techniques. (EPOs: PC-5)
- Accurately present patient information concerning the patient’s condition, progress and results of laboratory and radiographic/imaging studies. (EPOs: PC-6, MK-7, PC-1, IPC-1, IPC-2)
Professionalism:
UTCOMLS students will meet or exceed the institutional standards for professionalism
as stated in the current Core Competencies and the current Educational Course Objectives
for the Sponsoring Department.
Instructional Methods:
- Interpretation of lab data
- Diagnostic tests-use/interpretation
- Small group instruction
- Case studies
- Â Ambulatory care experience
- Grand rounds
- Teaching rounds
- Residency program/departmental conferences
Assessment methods Employed:
- M4 Clinical elective competency assessment
- Faculty/Resident observation
- Professional assessments
- Case write up
Prerequisites: Successful completion of required Surgery clerkship.
Clerkship Director: Stephanie Pannell, M.D..
Clerkship Coordinator: Alyx Wiley
Phone Number: 419.383.3580
Email: bwiley3@rockets.utoledo.edu
Special Requirements: Participation in night call is recommended because many cases come in after hours. A call schedule may be arranged per individual faculty member.
ECC Approved
September 2023