Transition to Residency Bootcamp
Department of Surgery faculty and general surgery residents help run an annual Transition to Residency Bootcamp for graduating MS4 students pursuing a surgery residency. The program includes Q&A sessions with residents as well as hands-on training to practice basic surgical skills.
Learn more about the Transition to Residency programs on the College of Medicine - Tucson website.
Fourth Year Surgery Electives
The surgical subspecialty electives allow students four weeks to focus in specialties such as: Anesthesia, Breast, Cardiothoracic, Endocrine Neurosurgery, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedic, Pediatric, Plastic, Transplantation, Trauma, Care Urology, Vascular and Endovascular.
College of Medicine Student Course Catalog
Senior medical students enrolling in one of the Surgery courses (research, surgery & subspecialties @ Various Locations in the United States, independent study) need to complete various forms that assist us in arranging and evaluating your clinical experience.
Electives
Prior to enrolling in a research elective, students must complete the associated "Independent Study/Research Elective Form." Independent study & research class requests must first be approved by the registrar; once approved the form will be shared with the Department Coordinator. Please contact Kris Slaney, registrar, if you have questions about enrollment.
Before enrolling in this course, students MUST complete the associated "891 Away Rotation Form." Students are responsible for furnishing the department and Student Records Office with the name and address of the participating faculty member at the outside institution. Elective can be repeated for a total of 12 weeks (12 credits).
Students are responsible for identifying a faculty member who will act as their advisor during this course. Prior to enrolling in a research elective, students must complete the associated "Independent Study/Research Elective Form." Independent study & research class requests must first be approved by the registrar; once approved the form will be shared with the Department Coordinator. Please contact Kris Slaney, registrar, if you have questions about enrollment.