Curriculum by Year
PGY-1
| Plastic Surgery (LVH) | 4 weeks |
| Hand Surgery | 4 weeks |
| Acute Care Gen Surg (GSD) | 8 weeks |
| Trauma Surgery | 8 weeks |
|
Gen/Bariatric Surg (GSA) | 4 weeks |
| Vascular | 4 weeks |
| Pediatric Surgery | 4 weeks |
| MHC | 4 weeks |
| SCIU | 4 weeks |
| Burn | 4 weeks |
| Nights | 2 weeks |
PGY-2
| Plastic Surgery (LVH) |
26 weeks |
| Hand Surgery |
6 weeks |
| SICU |
4 weeks |
| GSA |
4 weeks |
| Surgical Oncology |
4 weeks |
| Ortho Trauma |
2 weeks |
| Burn Recon |
2 weeks |
| Anesthesia |
2 weeks |
| Dermatology | 2 weeks |
PGY-3
| Plastic Surgery (LVH) |
34 weeks |
| Hand Surgery |
6 weeks |
| Craniofacial Surgery (PSU) |
4 weeks |
| Vascular |
4 weeks |
| Trans/Peds Surgical Oncology |
4 weeks |
PGY-4
| Plastic Surgery (LVH) |
36 weeks |
| Hand Surgery |
8 weeks |
Microsurgery (MSK) | 4 weeks |
| Craniofacial Surgery (PSU) |
4 weeks |
PGY-5
| Plastic Surgery (LVH) |
44 weeks |
| Hand Surgery | 8 weeks |
PGY-6
| Plastic Surgery (LVH) | 44 weeks |
| Hand Surgery | 8 weeks |
Conferences/Didactics
We follow a three-year curriculum track. Conference takes place every Tuesday and Wednesday morning. In addition, twice a month on Thursday mornings we have hand surgery lectures and/or reviews of CAQ questions. We have monthly indications sessions as well for oral board prep.
Surgical grand rounds
Surgical grand rounds are held from September to June. A variety of topics pertinent to surgeons are presented throughout the year by attending physicians and visiting professors. Visiting professors also interact with the residents at an informal case conference and social gathering the evening prior to the grand rounds presentation. As part of the plastic surgery program, these are attended based on the topic of the lecture.
Morbidity and mortality
The morbidity and mortality conference is one of the major conferences for the residents and staff. The senior resident attending the patient at the time of the mortality or morbidity is responsible for the presentation. At this conference, mortalities, as well as significant morbidities, are discussed in the context of the clinical care provided. The audience actively participates in an interchange of opinions and knowledge. Each presentation is referenced to the surgical literature so the educational experience will be enhanced.
Journal club
On a monthly basis, pertinent articles selected by the program director are reviewed. Each resident is assigned a paper to present to the group. The ensuing discussion is focused on critical review of the construct as well as the content of the article presented. This conference is intended to reinforce the value of reading the current journals so the resident will remain a lifelong student.
