> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://ismms-md-program.gitbook.io/medinfoapp/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://ismms-md-program.gitbook.io/medinfoapp/legacy-clerkships/surgery-anesthesiology/clerkship-objectives.md). # Clerkship Objectives At the end of this clerkship, a student will be able to:
Clerkship ObjectiveMD Program Objective
Formulate a differential diagnosis for common surgical conditions.
  • Clinical Reasoning 1 (I.D.1)
Develop a management plan for common surgical conditions
  • Medical Decision Making 1 (I.E.1)
  • Healing and Therapeutics 4 (II.C.4)

Evaluate and optimize the patient undergoing surgery and anesthesia and formulate a simple anesthetic plan

  • History Taking 1 (I.A.1)
  • Clinical Reasoning 1 (I.D.1)
  • Clinical Reasoning 2 (I.D.2)
  • Medical Decision Making 1 (I.E.1)
  • Communication Skills 2 (I.F.2)
  • Organ Structure and Function 1 (II.A.1)
  • Healing and Therapeutics 3 (II.C.3)
  • Healing and Therapeutics 4 (II.C.4)

Function effectively as a member of a

peri-operative healthcare team

  • Procedural Skills 2 (I.C.2)
  • Communication Skills 3 (I.F.3)
  • Communication Skills 4 (I.F.4)
  • Teamwork 1 (III.C.1)
  • Honesty and Integrity 1 (IV.C.1)
  • Honesty and Integrity 2 (IV.C.2)

Demonstrate knowledge of surgical diseases and anesthesia principles

  • Characteristics and Mechanisms of Disease 2 (II.B.2)
  • Characteristics and Mechanisms of Disease 4 (II.B.4)
  • Characteristics and Mechanisms of Disease 5 (II.B.5)
  • Healing and Therapeutics 3 (II.C.3)
Perform basic skills related to Surgery and Anesthesiology
  • Procedural Skills 2 (I.C.2)
Demonstrate insight and understanding of the integration of the practice of Surgery and Anesthesiology
  • Healing and Therapeutics 4 (II.C.4)
  • Procedural Skills 1 (I.C.1)
  • Medical Decision Making 1 (I.E.1)
Obtain an accurate and focused history from the patient
  • History Taking 1 (I.A.1)
Perform a physical examination related to the patient’s chief complaint
  • Physical Examination 1 (I.B.1)
Communicate gathered clinical data effectively through oral and written presentations
  • Communication Skills 3 (I.F.3)
  • Communication Skills 5 (I.F.5)
Demonstrate interpersonal and communication skills that facilitate effective interactions with patients and their families and other healthcare professionals
  • Communication Skills 1 (I.F.1)
  • Communication Skills 2 (I.F.2)
  • Communication Skills 3 (I.F.3)
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