SYLLABUS
College of Medicine
Course title and number
Term (e.g., Fall 200X)
Meeting times and location
SURG 855 Plastic Surgery
All Year
Call DeeAnn Gillam at (254)724-0630 the Friday prior to the start of the
rotation for report time.
Course Description and Prerequisites
(Course Description
(from HSC Course Catalogue) and Overview
http://www.tamhsc.edu/education/catalog/
1. Provide an exposure to a broadly based plastic and reconstructive surgery practice
including Pediatric and Adult cranio-facial, hand, microsurgery, soft tissue tumor,
trauma, burn surgery and aesthetic.
2. Provide a one-on-one experience with each of the senior staff in both the clinic and
operating room.
3. Involve the student in the management of the plastic surgery patient: initial evaluation,
assisting with surgery, post-operative care.
4. Integrate the student into the Plastic Surgery team.
VI. Course Objectives and Evaluation Method
For Course Objectives:
1. Perform an initial history and physical examination and plan the initial workup of
Plastic Surgery patients seen in the elective or emergency setting.
2. Describe and diagnose common Plastic Surgery problems seen in the elective or
emergency setting.
3. Assist with procedures in the clinic and main operating room
4. Demonstrate a reasonable level of suturing skills (simple interrupted, simple running,
layered closure, running intra-cuticular)
5. Manage the daily evaluation and care of inpatient and outpatient Plastic Surgery
patients.
6. Evaluate the Residency Program at Scott & White.
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Instructor Information
Name
Telephone number
Email address
Office hours
Office location
Course Director
Wendy Parker, M.D.
(254)724-0630
wparker@sw.org
By appointment
Brindley Circles 7th
floor rm 712
Name
Telephone number
Email address
Office hours
Office location
Coordinator
DeeAnn Gillam
(254)724-0630
dgillam@sw.org
By appointment
Brindley Circles 7th
floor rm 712
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Learning Outcomes & Objectives
1. The student will be assigned to clinic time with each of the staff.
2. The student will have the opportunity to scrub on all surgical cases and gain direct
operative experience and participation. In this vein, the student will, many times, be first
or second assistant on major Plastic Surgery cases.
3. Optional evening and weekend call can be arranged with the chief resident at the start of
the rotation.
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4. Students may elect to give a 15-minute talk at one of the academic rounds and will be
evaluated on presentation skills.
COM Competency Based Learning Objectives: http://medicine.tamhsc.edu/academicaffairs/curriculum/objectives/
Principles and Guidelines for Curriculum Development:
http://medicine.tamhsc.edu/policies/pdf/curriculum-principles-guidelines.pdf
Course Objective:
Perform an initial history and
physical examination and plan the
initial workup of Plastic Surgery
patients seen in the elective or
emergency setting.
Describe and diagnose common
Plastic Surgery problems seen in the
elective or emergency setting.
Assist with procedures in the clinic
and main operating room.
Demonstrate a reasonable level of
suturing skills(simple interrupted,
simple running, layered closure,
running intra-cuticular.
Manage the daily evaluation and care
of inpatient and outpatient Plastic
Surgery patients.
COM Competency
Based Learning
Objectives
(CBLO):
PC2: Perform
both complete
and systemfocused physical
examinations
PC3: Develop
appropriate
differential
diagnoses by
integrating
collected clinical
information
PC4: Develop
contextual and
individualized
diagnostic and
treatment plans
based upon
collected clinical
information
PC9: Perform
technical
procedures
including:
venipuncture and
arterial puncture;
insertion of
intravenous,
central venous,
and urethral
catheters;
insertion of a
nasogastric tube;
lumbar puncture;
basic suturing;
and basic airway
management
PC1: Obtain both
complete and
system-focused
medical histories
that include
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Taught (T)
and/or
Evaluated (E):
Evaluation:
Taught AND
Evaluated
Clinical
Performance
Rating/Checklist
Taught AND
Evaluated
Clinical
Performance
Rating/Checklist
Taught AND
Evaluated
Clinical
Performance
Rating/Checklist
Taught AND
Evaluated
Clinical
Performance
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Taught AND
Evaluated
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Performance
Rating/Checklist
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Evaluate the Residency Program at
Scott & White
psychosocial and
behavioral
determinants of
health
PC2: Perform
both complete
and systemfocused physical
examinations
ICS3:
Communicate
effectively with
patients, patients'
family members,
peers, and other
members of the
health care team
Taught AND
Evaluated
Clinical
Performance
Rating/Checklist
Taught AND
Evaluated
Clinical
Performance
Rating/Checklist
Textbook and/or Resource Material
1. Bi-weekly academic conferences on Monday afternoon 16:30-18:00 and Thursday
morning 06:30-08:00 in the Plastic Surgery Conference Room 408C.
2. Students will be given the handbook “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Essentials for
Students.”
3. Students may borrow either Grabb and Smith’s Plastic Surgery, or Ian McGregor’s
Fundamental Techniques of Plastic Surgery from the elective coordinator.
4. Weekly Cleft Palate Clinic, Breast Cancer Tumor Board and Head and Neck Tumor
Board and twice monthly Sarcoma Tumor Board.
Grading Policies
GRADING SCALE
Satisfactory
70-100
Unsatisfactory
69 and below
Should the course director determine remediation is required, the remediation plan will be at the
discretion of the course director and on a case by case basis depending on the issues involved.
Remediation plans could entail some (or all) of the following examples: Additional clinical shifts,
research papers, presentations, article reviews, exams, directed reading, web-based modules, etc. If the
student performance results in a failure of the elective, it will be recommended that the elective be taken
again in its entirety.
Attendance and Make-up Policies
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A component of professionalism is to be present, prepared, and punctual. In the event of a
personal illness, critical illness within your immediate family, family death, or other
extenuating events, please communicate this to the clerkship director or administrator in a
timely manner. TAMHSC – COM student handbook states: Students who miss more than 20%
of a 4th year elective for any reason (2 weekdays during a two-week rotation or 4 weekdays for
4 week rotation) will require a remediation plan. Elective director will consider students
attendance and remediation if the student is requesting extended time off during interview
season.
Students will adhere to the same work schedules as the attendings and/or residents. Students
are required to attend morning report, patient rounds and Journal review.
Resources: Texas A&M Health Science Center Medical Student Handbook.
VIII. Policies and Procedures (generic information for all campuses)
Responsibilities and Expectation of Students
Students are expected to be present for the various clerkship activities that will be
noted by your residents and staff.
Attendance is expected at the various clinical activities including morning ward rounds,
operating room when assigned, third year lecture series, afternoon rounds,
conferences, and any activity specifically requested by your attending.
Students are expected to be punctual for all of the various activities noted on the
weekly schedule. Failure to adhere to the schedule will result in undue delays and
inconveniences to patients, students and faculty. However, your tolerance of any last
minute schedule changes in lectures is asked. Sometimes trying to arrange a lecture
series with surgeons is full of unforeseen scheduling changes
Dress and Appearance: In order to be accepted as a member of the health care team, it is
important to assume the same basic manner of dress, appearance and conduct as the other
members of the team. A picture name identification tag must be readily visible on your shirt or
coat collar, with introduction of your full name including “Ms.” or “Mr.” or “medical student”.
If the parent/patient refers to the student as a “doctor”, it is the student’s duty to correct this
error. One should not misrepresent his/her role.
Resource: Texas A&M Health Science Center Medical Student Handbook.
Course Topics, Calendar of Activities, Major Assignment Dates
(List major didactics, simulations, and test dates by week. Must include dates on which major exams will
be given and assignments will be due and should not be changed without notification of all students in
the course. Include a statement that all dates are subject to change. Include major topics, assignments,
etc. Reference where an up to date schedule can be accessed. INCLUDE an INITIAL or
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REPRESENTATIVE schedule in the appendix. THIS INFORMATION HAS BEEN PLACED HERE FOR
REFERENCE ONLY. PLEASE REMOVE BEFORE PREPARING SYLLABUS.)
Week
Topic
Required Reading
Other Pertinent Course Information
Plastic Surgery is a 2 week rotation. Students will adhere to the same work schedule as the
attending and/or resident.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides
comprehensive civil rights protection for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation
requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for
reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an
accommodation, please contact Disability Services, in Cain Hall, Room B118, or call 845-1637. For
additional information visit http://disability.tamu.edu
Any student with a disability who needs accommodation should inform the instructor at the beginning of
the course.
Academic Integrity
For additional information please visit: http://aggiehonor.tamu.edu
“An Aggie does not lie, cheat, or steal, or tolerate those who do.”
Professionalism and integrity Statement (Academic Honesty and Plagiarism)
All College of Medicine students are required to comply with the student code of conduct and the academic integrity and
honesty standards published in each component’s Student Handbook. Disciplinary action will be taken in accordance with
the policies of each component. Students found guilty of Academic Dishonesty will receive an “F”/Unsatisfactory in the
course. For a full list of actions qualifying as academic dishonesty, please review the College of Medicine Student
Handbook at http://medicine.tamhsc.edu/student-affairs/docs/handbook.pdf.
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According to the Aggie Honor System Office, plagiarism is defined as the appropriation of another person's ideas,
processes, results, or words without giving appropriate credit. Intentionally, knowingly, or carelessly presenting the work of
another as one’s own (i.e., without crediting the author or creator). Plagiarism and other academic misconduct definitions
can be viewed on the Aggie Honor System Office website;
http://aggiehonor.tamu.edu/RulesAndProcedures/HonorSystemRules.aspx#definitions.
TAMHSC E-mail Access and FERPA
The College of Medicine is communicating all official information to students through the students’ TAMHSC e-mail
accounts. Please check the account frequently during the semester for updates.
This course is supported with web-based and/or e-mail activities. In order to take advantage of these additional resources
and participate fully in the course, you have been assigned an e-mail address by the Texas A&M Health Science Center.
This e-mail address is for internal use only, so that faculty may communicate with you and the entire class. By registering
for this course, you are agreeing to allow your classmates to have access to this e-mail address. Should you have any
questions, please contact the TAMU’s Office of the Registrar at 979-845-1031.
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), which the HSC complies fully, is intended to protect the
privacy of education records, to establish the rights of students to inspect and review their education records and to
provide guidelines for the correction of inaccurate or misleading data through informal and formal hearings. Students also
have the right to file complaints with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act Office of the Department of Education
in Washington, D.C., concerning alleged failures by the HSC to comply with the act.
Mistreatment of Students
The College of Medicine is committed to providing a positive learning environment in which students can meet their
academic goals based on mutual respect in the teacher/learner relationship. Both parties must be sensitive to the needs
of others and differences in gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age or disability. As outlined in the Student
Handbook under the section titled Standards of Conduct in the Teacher-Learner Relationship, belittlement, intimidation
and humiliation are unacceptable for effective learning and undermine self-esteem. Breaches involving student
mistreatment may result in a faculty or staff member being sanctioned or the loss of faculty and/or staff appointment.
These policies address student mistreatment involving College of Medicine employees, residents, affiliate staff, or
patients. Mistreatment may be reported through the College of Medicine telephone hotline, 1(855)-397-9835 or through
an online form at http://medicine.tamhsc.edu/current/student-mistreatment-form.html. For a full list of reporting avenues,
please refer to the Student Handbook under the Mistreatment Policy.
Exposure and Occupational Hazard
The Needle Stick Policy and Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure information for Medical Students may be accessed in the
Student Handbook at: http://medicine.tamhsc.edu/student-affairs/docs/handbook.pdf
Note: More information is available on the aforementioned topics to all students on the College of Medicine website.
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