Clinical Rotation – General Surgery

General surgery is one of the most important areas of adult healthcare, encompassing the management of both acute illnesses and scheduled surgical procedures. This specialty demands a comprehensive clinical approach, precise technical skills, critical thinking, and a high degree of coordination with multidisciplinary teams. Surgical training is a fundamental component of a physician's professional development, as it strengthens the diagnostic, problem-solving, and procedural skills necessary for general clinical practice.

The Clinical rotation in General Surgery The program aims to strengthen students' surgical training by allowing them to actively participate in various stages of the surgical process. During this experience, they will be integrated into the activities of the Surgical Center, the Surgical Suite, and the Outpatient Clinic, as well as participate in practical sessions in the Experimental Surgery Unit, where they can complement their learning through clinical simulation techniques. Guided by specialized professionals, students will have the opportunity to gain direct experience in preoperative evaluation, intraoperative care, and postoperative follow-up of patients, consolidating their skills in a highly demanding technical and academic environment.

• Develop clinical-surgical skills under teacher supervision.
• Identify the clinical aspects present in various surgical pathologies.
• Explore the differential diagnoses related to various surgical pathologies.

Students of the Professional School of Human Medicine who meet the following requirements:

• Having successfully completed the Surgery 1 course.
• Have a cumulative index equal to or greater than 14.

• Expand your clinical and surgical experience in a renowned hospital setting, providing you with a practical and enriching perspective on surgery.
• Work with a team of highly qualified professionals and receive direct guidance from experienced surgeons.
• Immerse yourself in a dynamic learning environment, where you will face a variety of surgical cases and clinical challenges that will enrich your academic training.
• Obtain a certificate of participation awarded by the Faculty of Human Medicine.