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TUHS Residency Program - Surgery PGY1
Basic Open Surgical Skills
At the beginning of their intern year, all residents are introduced to basic surgical skills and techniques including knot-tying and suturing, aseptic technique and central line placement. Basic Open Skills (PDF, 62 KB)
Basic Laparoscopy
During their first year, residents practice basic tasks designed to help them develop the depth perception and manual dexterity necessary for the performance of laparoscopic surgical procedures. Basic Laparoscopic Skills (PDF, 38 KB)
Trauma Skills
Surgical interns demonstrate the ability to perform emergency surgical techniques such as crichothyroidotomy, tube thoracostomy, and thoracotomy in an animate laboratory setting. Trauma Skills (PDF, 23KB)
GI Endoscopy
By means of a virtual reality endoscopy simulator, residents are introduced to procedures used in upper and lower GI endoscopy as well as bronchoscopy.
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