Results for SURG 203: Clinical Anatomy

Introduction to human structure and function presented from a clinical perspective. Includes clinical scenarios, medical imaging techniques, and interventional procedures to illustrate the underlying anatomy. Course consists of lectures and dissection of the human body in the anatomy laboratory. Surgery 203 presents structures of the thorax, abdomen, pelvis, back, upper and lower limbs, and head & neck. Course opened to MD, MSM, and MSPA students only.

This elective course for medical students, offered in the Spring quarter by the Division of Clinical Anatomy, builds on prior experiences in the first-year medical curriculum consisting of the required Clinical Anatomy ( SURG 203) and the elective Operative Anatomy ( SURG 254) courses. This course is created for students who want to expand their knowledge of human anatomy through the understanding of common conditions (disease, injury, genetic defects, etc.) affecting the head and neck, and their associated non-surgical and surgical treatments. Students will learn the tests involved in confirming the diagnosis of at least six common medical and dental conditions, the benefits and risks of the procedures to treat these conditions and the anatomy affected by the conditions and procedures. The focus will be on learning diagnostic and surgical skills and performing surgical procedures on lightly embalmed cadaver specimens. Course coordinators and guest speakers are clinical specialists in the areas of oral surgery, maxillofacial surgery, ophthalmic surgery, ENT surgery and neurosurgery. The class is limited to 6 students.

This elective course for medical students, offered in the Fall quarter, by the Division of Clinical Anatomy, builds on prior experiences in the first-year medical curriculum consisting of the required Clinical Anatomy (SURG 203) and the elective Operative Anatomy (SURG 254) courses. This course is created for students who want to expand their knowledge of human anatomy through the understanding of common conditions (disease, injury, genetic defects, etc.) affecting the torso and limbs, and their associated non-surgical and surgical treatments. Students will learn the tests involved in confirming the diagnosis of at least six common medical conditions, the benefits and risks of the procedures to treat these conditions and the anatomy affected by the conditions and procedures. The focus will be on learning diagnostic and surgical skills and performing surgical procedures on lightly embalmed cadaver specimens. Course coordinators and guest speakers are clinical specialists in the areas oF orthopedic surgery, abdominal surgery, thoracic surgery and neurosurgery. The class is limited to 6 students.