Students work with board certified specialists as well as interns and residents. Duties vary by department, however in general students can expect to participate in and observe clinics, procedures, and rounds. Students are expected to accompany a doctor at all times, observe and assist in all examinations, diagnostic procedures, treatments, surgery, etc. It is our goal for students to have as much hands on learning as possible. Students are also invited to attend all continuing education sessions held during their externship.
VSEC Philadelphia is staffed by board certified specialists in surgery, internal medicine, diagnostic imaging, oncology and emergnecy and critical care. In additiona we have highly trained technicians and front desk staff. We have a 64-slice toshiba CT, ultrasound, state of the art surgical suites, private special procedures room for endoscopy, scopes for minimally invasive surgery etc.
Student will be expected to work a minimum of 40 hours a week typically Monday through Friday aligned with the schedule of their assigned service. Students will be primairly shadowing their mentor clinician with the opportunity to have hands on experience at the discretion of the clinician.