Education - Surgery - University of Cincinnati
Education - Surgery - University of Cincinnati
Education - Surgery - University of Cincinnati
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<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Cincinnati</strong> College <strong>of</strong> Medicine<br />
231 Albert Sabin Way (ML0558)<br />
<strong>Cincinnati</strong>, OH 45267-0558<br />
513-558-4363<br />
Katherine.Hoh@uc.edu<br />
Faculty <strong>of</strong> the Division <strong>of</strong> Plastic <strong>Surgery</strong><br />
are committed surgeon educators who have<br />
developed an expanded educational<br />
environment to help fulfill their mission <strong>of</strong><br />
providing the best training experience. With<br />
the wide variety and volume <strong>of</strong> clinical<br />
opportunities available at the Children’s<br />
Hospital, The <strong>University</strong> Hospital, Veterans<br />
Affairs Medical Center, Shriners Burns Hospital<br />
<strong>Cincinnati</strong> and in the surrounding community,<br />
the Division provides excellent educational<br />
content for students and residents, while<br />
delivering first-rate patient care and providing<br />
opportunities for collaborative efforts for both<br />
clinical and basic science research in plastic<br />
surgery. Although each member <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Division has unique areas <strong>of</strong> interest and<br />
expertise, their major strength is their core<br />
value <strong>of</strong> teamwork, dedication to excellence,<br />
and ability to work as a cohesive group.<br />
The faculty are dedicated to providing an<br />
environment for training plastic surgeons<br />
within the entire spectrum <strong>of</strong> plastic surgery.<br />
The Division provides training in the<br />
independent (5 +2) pathway in plastic surgery<br />
training as well as the integrated (3 + 3)<br />
pathway. The rotations, progression, knowledge,<br />
skill and responsibility vary according to the<br />
pathway and the individual; however, the<br />
ultimate level <strong>of</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>iciency and dedication to<br />
core values is the same for all residents. The<br />
residency program was given full accreditation<br />
in October, 2005 by the ACGME.<br />
The Division <strong>of</strong> Plastic <strong>Surgery</strong> and the<br />
Department <strong>of</strong> <strong>Surgery</strong> are committed not<br />
only to meeting but exceeding the ACGME<br />
requirements for the 80 hour work week.<br />
Senior residents are on call an average <strong>of</strong> every<br />
third to fourth night from home.<br />
Conferences<br />
The conference schedule is based on a<br />
curriculum that covers the entire spectrum<br />
<strong>of</strong> plastic surgery. Active participation in<br />
conferences by both the faculty and residents<br />
enhances the quality <strong>of</strong> the conferences and<br />
improves learning. Presentation skills are a<br />
critical part <strong>of</strong> plastic surgery education, and<br />
these skills are developed during the residency.<br />
Over the course <strong>of</strong> the year, the curriculum <strong>of</strong><br />
plastic surgery is covered and a weekly topic is<br />
assigned in advance. A faculty member and<br />
resident are assigned to lead each week. The<br />
faculty member and resident “leaders <strong>of</strong> the<br />
week” make recommendations for the “classic<br />
articles” that comprise the core reading review.<br />
On Tuesdays after the weekly pre-op conference,<br />
cases are selected by the faculty “leader <strong>of</strong> the<br />
week” which relate to the weekly topic. The<br />
residents are asked to discuss evaluation<br />
and management <strong>of</strong> these cases. Ethical<br />
considerations (including CPT coding) are<br />
frequently addressed. The readings for the<br />
week help prepare for this conference and<br />
improve the quality <strong>of</strong> the discussion.<br />
The resident “leader <strong>of</strong> the week” begins<br />
the Wednesday morning conference with a<br />
formal didactic presentation which overviews<br />
the topic <strong>of</strong> the week. This is followed by a<br />
faculty didactic presentation which highlights<br />
personal experience and encourages group<br />
discussion. Outside speakers are encouraged<br />
for segments <strong>of</strong> the conference with advanced<br />
planning to enhance the discussion and<br />
coverage <strong>of</strong> the curriculum.<br />
The Division hosts Visiting Pr<strong>of</strong>essors<br />
approximately twice a year. Morbidity &<br />
Mortality conference is held once per month.<br />
Dr. Yakub<strong>of</strong>f and the Chief Resident(s) organize<br />
Hand Conference which uses Green’s textbook<br />
as a basis for review.<br />
Approximately five times per year, cadaver<br />
dissection workshops are held on Thursday<br />
mornings. The Chief Resident schedules the<br />
workshops so that all major anatomic areas are<br />
addressed over the course <strong>of</strong> the academic<br />
year. A plastic surgery resident and faculty<br />
member are assigned to plan each dissection<br />
workshop.<br />
Reading <strong>of</strong> all Plastic <strong>Surgery</strong> literature is<br />
enthusiastically encouraged. Residents may<br />
wish to bring “classic articles” to Journal Club.<br />
Journal Club is held <strong>of</strong>f campus at the home <strong>of</strong><br />
a Division member or in a private room at a<br />
local restaurant.<br />
Residents rotating with Drs. Billmire<br />
and Gordon are expected to attend the<br />
Crani<strong>of</strong>acial Anomalies Team (CFAT) meeting<br />
which is held the first Friday <strong>of</strong> each month at<br />
Children’s Hospital.<br />
2005-2006 Visiting Pr<strong>of</strong>essors<br />
Robert L. Walton, M.D.<br />
Plastic <strong>Surgery</strong> <strong>Education</strong>al Foundation<br />
Traveling Pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />
February 22, 2006<br />
Topics: “A Reconstructive Surgeon’s Approach<br />
to Facial Aesthetic <strong>Surgery</strong>”<br />
“Backside <strong>of</strong> the Power Curve: Achieving<br />
Excellence in Plastic <strong>Surgery</strong>”<br />
<strong>Education</strong><br />
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