Southeast Campus

Urology

MeritCare Medical Group and MeritCare Hospital

SURG 9204

Participating Faculty:
Tom Noah, M.D.
Gregory J. Post, M.D.
Theodore J. Sawchuk, M.D.
Michael D. Segal, M.D.
Conrad R. Toni, M.D.

Offered: All periods
Position: 1 per period

Objectives of the Elective:

  1. Understand what is meant by the genitourinary tract.
  2. Know with some degree of certainty the functions of the kidney, prostate, bladder and urethra.
  3. See and understand the use of urologic instruments.
  4. Understand indications for urologic x-rays and basic interpretation.
  5. Accompany urologists to OR for cases known and/or recently discussed and follow the cases to completion.

Instructional Activities:

  1. Read basic urologic text before coming on service.
  2. Read disease process and treatment prior to seeing the case.
  3. Question decisions of teacher. (Read up in advance so the questions can have a knowledgeable base.)
  4. Be prepared for detailed questioning on anatomy and physiology of urologic disease processes student has seen.

Standards of Performance (Outcomes) Indicating Attainment of Objectives:

  1. Independent reading.
  2. Requested reading.
  3. Independent follow-up of disease process and patients.
  4. Requested similar follow-up.

Criteria for Grading:

  1. Knowledge at their level.
  2. Interest.
  3. Individual study and initiative.
  4. Preparation for a disease process; e.g., prior to surgery, nephrectomy for hypernephroma.