Before you start your rotation, you need to know these things:

  1. Continuous and non continuous sutures
  2. How to scrub in

Before you start your rotation, read these topics: (listed in order of importance)

  1. Types of sutures
  2. Hernias
  3. Diabetic Foot
  4. Biliary Tree Disorders (gallstones etc)
  5. Acute chest trauma
  6. Burns
  7. Peptic Ulcer
  8. Aneurysms

During your rotation, carry these items:

  1. Confidence (even if you're not sure, answer with your chest)
  2. very comfortable shoes
  3. scrubs
  4. pdf of surgery Wayne’s notes on your phone/iPad
  5. Google :)