curriculum and the training experience

Curriculum Goals


At the end of five years of training in the program, a resident should:
  • Manage surgical disorders, based on a thorough knowledge of basic and clinical science;
  • Demonstrate appropriate skill in those surgical techniques required of a qualified surgeon;
  • Demonstrate the use of critical thinking when making decisions affecting the life of a patient
  • Make sound, ethical and legal judgments appropriate for a qualified surgeon;
  • Collaborate effectively with colleagues and other health professionals;
  • Teach and share knowledge with colleagues, residents, students, and other health care providers;
  • Teach patients and their families about the patients' needs;
  • Demonstrate acceptance of the value of life-long learning as a necessary prerequisite to maintaining surgical knowledge and skill;
  • Demonstrate a commitment of scholarly pursuits through the conduct and evaluation of research;
  • Develop leadership, communication and administrative skills;
  • Provide cost-effective care to surgical patients and families within the community; and
  • Respect the needs of patients and their families, and provide surgical care in accordance with those needs.

Rotations


The following are general guidelines; other subspecialty rotations can be substituted based on interest and/or availability.
PGY-I
includes nine months of general surgery, one month of orthopaedics, two months of trauma/SICU/Queen Emma Clinics (QEC) Outpatient Service and/or electives.

PGY-II
includes four months of trauma/SICU/QEC, four months of general surgery, one month of burns, one month of neurosurgery and one month electives in anesthesia, plastic surgery, urology or ultrasound.

PGY-III
includes six months of general surgery, four months of trauma, two months of pediatric surgery and/or a one month elective.

PGY-IV
includes six months of general surgery either assisting the chief or as senior resident, four months of vascular/cardiac surgery, one month of ultrasound, surgical pathology or endoscopy.

PGY-V
includes twelve months of general surgery as chief resident; working time is divided between three hospitals.

All residents are required to teach medical students and fellow residents. The chief or senior resident at each hospital is responsible for assuring that students and house staff receive adequate instruction in patient care and clinical skills.


Research


Research is considered an integral part of the program and is expected of all residents. Some individuals spend a year away from clinical duties (which must be made up) to pursue a specific project. Most residents pursue some sort of clinical research resulting in published papers by the end of their five years.
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