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Surgical Rotations 

During your surgery rotations you work directly with the surgeons, participating in inpatient care, surgery, and outpatient clinics. You are the first assistant for most surgeries, and are able to develop your surgical skills. Important skills you learn during your rotations in general surgery and surgical subspecialties include:

• major surgical procedure first assistance
• minor surgical procedure performance
• pre and post operative management
• central venous line insertion
• trauma care
• chest tube insertion
• endotracheal intubation

We have recently started a "lump and bump" clinic twice a month in the Residency clinic, with local surgeons staffing the clinic. In this clinic, you perform the procedure and the surgeon is available to give advice and feedback. They also allow time for you to consult with the surgeon regarding possible inpatient procedures.