Practical evaluation traineeship in the surgical area
Internship experiences 1, 2 and 3.
Enrolment in the fifth or sixth year of the course.
Passing the fundamental exams of the fourth year of the course.
Attendance check.
Assessment of the degree to which individual objectives have been achieved, based on the tutor's evaluation.
A: excellent
B: very good
C: good
D: satisfactory
E: adequate
F: inadequate
At the end of the internship, students should be able to:
- Implement good practices in doctor-patient relations (interview, rrelationship, information, clarity, obtaining consent)
- Have the ability to take a medical history and perform a physical examination in an outpatient setting
- Understand and apply clinical reasoning, i.e. identify priority or urgent problems and secondary ones, propose diagnostic hypotheses and identify the most sensitive and specific diagnostic tests to confirm or rule out the hypotheses
- Interpret laboratory tests
- Interpret diagnostic imaging reports
- Navigate decision-making processes related to pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment
- Complete the admission/discharge report and be able to complete the discharge letter
- Assess the appropriateness of the indication for admission and indicate rehabilitation or protected admission pathways in other facilities
- Frame the reason for admission in the context of any chronic conditions, other critical issues and frailties of patients
- Indicate preventive and health education measures
- Be familiar with the organisation of the National Health Service and the Regional Health Service
- Be familiar with the rules of the department (or clinic) in which they work
- Interact appropriately with the medical, nursing and technical staff of the department
- Understand the different roles and responsibilities of team members
- Demonstrate an active, inquisitive and proactive attitude
During their time in the surgical department, students will be assigned to a doctor who will act as their tutor and subsequently assess them. Attending the internship will facilitate students' practical training by allowing them to participate in the department's activities and apply the best practices learned during their degree course. In particular, students will be able to:
- Perform complete medical histories and physical examinations;
- Formulate diagnostic hypotheses, also evaluating any differential diagnoses;
- Propose and interpret diagnostic investigations such as laboratory tests, radiological examinations, anatomopathological examinations and specialist consultations;
- Participate in planning the appropriate course of treatment for the patient's pathologies and needs, managing the hospitalisation plan, indications for major surgical procedures, appropriate medical therapy and discharge planning;
- Assist the department team in the operating theatre;
- Take part in any outpatient activities managed by the department team;
- Draft the discharge letter, providing the correct instructions for the patient's home care plan and any follow-ups.
- Gain an in-depth understanding of the organisation of the National Health Service within the ASSTs and hospital facilities.
Activities at the patient's bedside, in diagnostic services or in the operating theatre under the supervision of a tutor.