High School Student Stanford Summer Internship

Curriculum

This course schedule serves as a framework for Programs 1 and 2.
Changes will be made to adapt to student needs, instructors, and/or available resources.
Daily attendance for the full term is required.

Weeks 1 and 2

Curriculum & Outcomes

Orientation

Lecture Topics: Cardiac Surgery

Biology and Physiology

Anatomy

Electrocardiogram and Stress Testing

Echocardiography and Cardiac Imaging

Cardiopulmonary Bypass

Coronary Artery Disease

Cardiac Valve Disease

Aortic Disease and Surgery

Heart Transplant

Congenital/Pediatric Cardiac Surgery

Lecture Topics: Thoracic Surgery

Biology and Physiology

Anatomy

Lung Cancer and Surgery

Esophageal Cancer and Surgery

Technical Skills Sessions

Knot Tying

The student will learn how to tie the one-handed knot and two-handed knot, along with instrument knot-tying and other variations.

Handling of Surgical Instruments

The student will learn how to handle and use surgical instruments, including various needle holders, forceps, scissors, and scalpel. Surgical instruments, sutures, and other supplies will be provided.

Incisions and Suturing

The student will learn how to suture surgical incisions using simulated models using simple, continuous, mattress and subcuticular sutures. The student will also learn technical skills used in coronary artery bypass, cardiac valve, and aortic surgery using custom simulators.

Introduction to Porcine Heart Dissection

To better appreciate the structures of the heart, pig heart prosections will be carried out.