Transplant Surgery Rotation

At the end of the transplant surgery rotation, residents will be able to demonstrate:

An understanding of general immunological principles and their application to surgical practice
An understanding of the principles of care for patients with abnormal immune function who are undergoing general surgery procedures
An understanding of the emerging field of molecular biology and the novel immune therapies having potential application to clinical surgery

Organ Transplantation

Following this unit, residents should be able to demonstrate:

An understanding of the history of clinical transplantation and interpret the guidelines for preparing patients for organ transplantation
A working understanding of the fundamental immunologic principles governing organ transplantation and immunosuppression. Demonstrate understanding of the potential metabolic, physiologic, and malignant side effects of immunosuppressants.