EXSU 620. Surgical Innovation 1.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Surgery (Graduate Studies)
Terms offered: Fall 2026
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Description
The process of surgical innovation and acquisition of hands-on skills necessary to work within a multi-disciplinary team in the creation of a novel, need driven, and marketable prototype used in the care of the surgical patient. This is the first of a 3 part course introducing concepts and performing needs analyses.
- Corequisite(s): EXSU 619
- Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructors.
- Restriction(s): Course requires entry to surgical theatre; this is subject to hospital approval.
- 1) Students may be subject to interview.
- 2) Contact hours 46.5 , 31.5 hours lectures, 15 hours workshops and hospital visits.
- 3) Language of instruction: English, French available.
- 4) Minimum number 6, maximum 30
- 5) Subject to completion of medical requirements/immunization record.
- 6) Professional conduct and dress required at all times in hospital visits when in potential contact with patients.