Pediatric Surgery Training Programs
The Division of General and Thoracic Surgery provides educational and training opportunities for medical students, residents in both General Surgery and Pediatrics, and residents (fellows) in Pediatric Surgery.
Medical Students
Third Year | Fourth Year
Third Year
Two 3-week clinical rotations are required for the third-year surgery clerkship. Rotation in the Division of Pediatric Surgery fulfills one of these surgery clerkship requirements, and students completing this rotation are not required to do a general surgery rotation at University Hospital. Rather, they may do their second rotation in another surgical subspecialty.
Students electing a pediatric surgery rotation during their third year are generally interested in pursuing medical disciplines in which children are treated, such as:
- Pediatrics
- Family practice
- Primary care
- Emergency medicine
- Medicine / pediatrics
- General surgery
- Pediatric surgery
During rotation in the Division of General and Thoracic Surgery, students function as an integral part of the professional team. They make pre-rounds on assigned patients, as well as morning and afternoon rounds with the pediatric surgery team. They also:
- Attend clinics
- Observe patient evaluations in the Emergency Department
- Observe pediatric surgical procedures
- Attend all academic functions in the Division of General and Thoracic Surgery
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Fourth Year
Students who are interested in a more in-depth exposure to pediatric surgery may complete a four-week rotation in the Division of General and Thoracic Surgery. During this time, they not only participate in the clinical activities afforded to third year medical students, but also gain more experience in both the emergency department and the operating room. In addition, they are given more responsibility.
For additional information, please contact Julie Ludwig, 513-636-7365.
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