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2017-2018 School of Medicine Bulletin (Archived) 
    
 
  Apr 19, 2024
 
2017-2018 School of Medicine Bulletin (Archived) [Archived Catalog]

SURG G860 - Wound Care


Credits: 2

This 2 week rotation is designed to expose medical students to the assessment and management of various chronic wounds in a multidisciplinary setting.  Students will spend the majority of their time at the Wound Healing Center of GHS at the Patewood Campus where they will round with the attending physician. Experience evaluating venous ulcerations, diabetic foot wounds, as well as unusual wounds such as vasculitic wounds will be provided. Hands on experience will include basic wound debridement, basic wound dressing, multilayer compression wraps and off-loading techniques.  In addition, there will be opportunity to rotate at Greenville Memorial Hospital with the wound care team. The schedule will typically be 8 am to 5pm Monday through Thursday with no call or weekend duties.