Small Animal Surgery

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Course
SAMS 518
Semester
Spring
Year
2022
Catalog
School of Veterinary Medicine
Faculty and Staff Information

Course Director:

Rodolfo Bruhl-Day, DVM (Hons), Ch.D. SAS, D.CLOVE, Ed.D, CPMV Recognized Specialist SAS (ST), Professor

E-mail Address : rbruhl-day@sgu.edu Office Location: Cassia Bldg., top floor.

Office Hours: Office hours will be arranged to fit the class schedule. Additional office hours can be made by appointment.

Even though I may not respond immediately, I will get back to you asap. Please contact me again if I do not respond within 2 days.

Other SGU course Faculty members:

Tomas Guerrero, PD, Dr. Med. Vet., DECVS (Orthopedic), Professor; tguerrero@sgu.edu

Francesca Ivaldi, DVM, MSc, (Dentistry), Associate professor; fivaldi@sgu.edu

Marta Lanza-Perea, DVM, MSc; Associate professor mperea@sgu.edu Tara Peterson, DVM, MSc; Associate professor; tpaterson@sgu.edu

VP’s:

Dr. Peter Bedford, DVM, MRCVS, DECVO (Ophthalmology); profg1@btinternet.com

Mr. Jim Merritt (Dental Radiology); jim.merritt39@gmail.com

Course professors should be contacted by email, or call ext. 3109 (Mrs. Emmanuel, SAMS Executive Secretary).

Staff:

Mrs. F. Emmanuel, Executive Secretary, call ext. 3109; femmanuel@sgu.edu

Ms. R. Thornhill, Secretary, call ext. 3474; rthornhill@sgu.edu

Course Location

VSL Sis Hall 1.

All lectures this term will be on site.

All lectures will be recorded and archived via Panopto.

Required Resources

Lecturers will use notes and/or slides. Notes and/or slides will be available on Sakai only, as pdf files. The slides will be accessible for digital notes. For certain classes or subjects, scientific articles, videos, or textbook references may be assigned. These additional materials will be posted on Sakai.

 

The main references for this course are:

S. A. Surgery

  • Tobias et al. Small Animal Surgery; Elsevier 2nd edition, 2017
  • Pasquini et al. Veterinary Surgical Preparation and protocol, SUDZ Editor, 2011

Ophthalmology

  • Gelatt et al. Veterinary Ophthalmology. Lippincott 4th edition, 2007
  • Maggs, D. et al. Severin’s Fundamentals of Veterinary Ophthalmology. Elsevier 6th edition, 2018.

Dentistry

  • Handout lectures by Dr. Ivaldi
Recommended Resources
  • Fossum et al. Small Animal Surgery. Mosby 4th edition, 2013
  • Fossum et al. Small Animal Surgery. Mosby 5th edition, 2019
Accommodation
  1. Students with disabilities who need accommodations should contact Student Accessibility and Accommodations Services (SAAS), located in the Dean of Students Office.
  2. Information can be found at mycampus.sgu.edu/group/saas
Other Requirements

N/A

Course Rationale

This course is a keystone in the veterinary curriculum. It was designed to use a team-teaching approach to tie together the basic science courses in the first 4 terms and prepare the students for the third-year small animal medicine and surgery courses.

The course will present common complaints, history, clinical signs, PE findings and specific diagnostic testing with the goal of students being able to learn about problem lists, make differential diagnoses, and introduce veterinary methods for case work up.

Students will be exposed to the most common surgical procedures to treat different organ systems’ surgical diseases. Use of state-of-the-art technology will be included among the different surgical procedures. Course Goals:

  • To prepare the students for the fourth-year veterinary curriculum
  • To introduce surgical diseases in small animals.
  • To introduce the student into the most commonly applied surgical techniques, their monitoring and postop evaluation.
  • To help the students develop clinical problem-solving skills, medical record abilities, professional development and experience with case work up
  • To learn how to select appropriate diagnostic tests
  • To reinforce continuing education and research appreciation
Course Learning Outcomes

Course-level objectives/Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course (SAMS 518) the student will be able to:

  1. Recognize common surgical diseases in small animals. Extrapolate relevant clinical data from presenting complaints, clinical signs, history, and physical examination for major organ systems in small animal species
  2. Use substantial clinical data to create differential diagnosis list for surgical conditions in major organ systems in small animals Identify and evaluate surgical techniques used in small animal surgery, their monitoring and postoperative evaluation.
  3. Apply related clinical data to select and interpret appropriate diagnostic testing for conditions in major organ systems to diagnose and surgically treat a disease. Develop cognitive skills in clinical problem solving, medical record keeping, and case work up in small animal surgical conditions. Process pertinent clinical data to select appropriate surgical procedures and their approaches, including referral.
  4. Propose an appropriate surgical procedure, determine the prognosis for diseases for specific organ systems, and consider antimicrobial resistance. Analyze clinical data to design and perform appropriate surgical therapy plans for small animals, including the principles of wound healing
  5. Apply knowledge of suture materials, techniques, and surgical anatomy to select appropriate surgical procedures and accurate use of suture patterns. Understand and properly apply Halsted principles related to gentle tissue handling
  6. Recognize surgical emergency presentations for all major organ systems and propose an appropriate treatment plan in small animals. Formulate appropriate client communication regarding history, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis.
Alignment of Course Learning Outcomes with Program Learning Outcomes

1. Recognize common surgical diseases in small animals. Extrapolate relevant clinical data from presenting complaints, clinical signs, history, and physical examination for major organ systems in small animal species

1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 20,

23, 24, 25

2. Use substantial clinical data to create differential diagnosis list for surgical conditions in major organ systems in small animals Identify and evaluate surgical techniques used in small animal surgery, their monitoring and postoperative evaluation.

1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 20, 22,

23, 24, 25

3. Apply related clinical data to select and interpret appropriate diagnostic testing for conditions in major organ systems to diagnose and surgically treat a disease. Develop cognitive skills in clinical problem solving, medical record keeping, and case work up in small animal surgical conditions.

1, 7, 12, 13, 14, 16,

19, 20, 21, 22, 23,

24,25, 26, 27,

4. Propose an appropriate surgical procedure, determine the prognosis for diseases for specific organ systems, and consider antimicrobial resistance. Analyze clinical data to design and perform appropriate surgical therapy plans for small animals, including the principles of wound healing

3, 4, 6, 7, 17, 18,

20, 21, 22, 23, 24,

25, 26

5. Apply knowledge of suture materials, techniques, and surgical anatomy to select appropriate surgical procedures and accurate use of suture patterns. Understand and properly apply Halsted principles related to gentle tissue handling

1, 2, 5, 11, 14, 17

Lecture name and number:

Lecture Learning Outcomes:

Course learning outcome Number/s

1.    Surgical Approaches to the Abdomen and Incision Closure
  1. Know the different surgical approaches
  2. Recognize the tissue planes involved in gaining access to the abdomen
  3. Know alternative closure methods

1, 5

2. Exploratory Celiotomy & Biopsy Techniques

1. Know the approaches, techniques and complications for exploratory celiotomy and abdominal organ biopsy

1, 4, 5

3.  Castration Dog
  1. Understand the indications for castration in the dog
  2. Apply the different techniques for castration

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

4. Castration Cat
  1. Understand the indications for castration in the cat
  2. Apply the different techniques for castration

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

5. Gastric and Pyloric Surgery
  1. Understand the indications and techniques for gastric surgery
  2. Be able to recognize clinical aspects of pyloric outflow obstruction
  3. Know surgical techniques that are available.

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

6. GDV
  1. Understand the following aspects of GDV: pathogenesis, pathophysiology, and stabilization of the patient.
  2. Understand the surgical techniques to prevent the recurrence of GDV.

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

7. Intestinal surgery. Small bowel.
  1. Understand the clinical features of small bowel disease, diagnostic, and surgical management techniques. Enterotomy, R&A
  2. Know the clinical features of small bowel obstruction, diagnostic, and surgical techniques to correct this condition.

1, 2, 3, 4

8. Intestinal surgery. Large bowel
  1. Know the clinical features of large bowel obstruction, diagnostic, and management techniques to correct this condition.
  2. Megacolon in cats

1, 2, 3, 4

9.  Esophageal surgery

1. Know the management and complications of the conditions, especially esophageal foreign bodies. Endoscopic surgery

1, 2, 3, 4

10. Surgery of the Urinary tract

Team taught with SAM I
  1. Be able to diagnose conditions affecting the kidney.
  2. Be able to recognize ectopic ureter and techniques to correct this problem.
  3. Recognize the typical features of common bladder conditions. Know which of these can be corrected with surgery and the available surgical techniques.
  4. Recognize sphincter mechanism incompetence and its medical or surgical treatments.
  5. Recognize the typical features of common urethral conditions. FLUTD/FISC
  6. Know which of these pathologies can be corrected by surgery and the techniques available for surgical correction.

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

11. Spay, dog and cat

1. Be familiar with the surgical conditions of the ovaries and uterus.

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

12. Prostate surgery

1. Be able to diagnose and treat prostatic diseases applying new surgical techniques.

1, 2, 3, 4

13. Surgical Approaches to the Thorax and Incision Closure. Thoracic surgery, PDA, Vascular ring anomalies (PRAA), other conditions. Lung surgery

 
  1. Know the different surgical approaches to the thorax. Thoracocentesis
  2. Recognize the tissue planes involved in gaining access to the thoracic cavity.
  3. Know different closure methods.
  4. Understand the various surgical and drainage techniques applied to the thorax.
  1. Recognize the typical features of these common vascular diseases. Surgical treatment options
  2. Recognize the typical features of these common cardiac conditions. Surgical treatment options
  3. Recognize the typical features of other cardiac and thoracic/lung conditions. Surgical treatment options

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

 

14. Upper Respiratory Tract. Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome
  1. Understand the pathophysiological consequences of upper airway obstruction
  2. Know the surgical options for correction of the various conditions involved.

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

15. Lower Respiratory Tract
  1. Be able to recognize the clinical, radiographic, and endoscopic features of tracheal collapse and tracheo-bronchial foreign bodies.
  2. Understand the options to correct obstructions of the respiratory tract

1, 2, 3, 4

16. Ear Surgery
  1. Recognize otitis externa.
  2. Understand lateral ear canal resection.
  3. Understand the diseases and correction of problems of the pinna
  4. Recognize irreversible otitis externa.
  5. Understand the rationale for total ear canal ablation and lateral bulla osteotomy.

1, 2, 3, 4

17. Rectal, perineal surgery

 

1. Be able to diagnose conditions in the perineal area

2. Understand the management techniques used to correct these problems.

1, 2, 3

 

18. External genitalia

1. Know the common abnormalities of the external genitalia, mammary tumors, and their treatment

1, 2, 3, 4

19. Hernias: Abdominal, diaphragmatic, and perineal.
  1. Be able to recognize the most common hernia/ruptures.
  2. Be able to discuss the diverse techniques that can be used in the management of the different abdominal hernias
  3. Be able to discuss the diverse surgical techniques that can be used in the management of diaphragmatic hernia.
  4. Be able to discuss the diverse surgical techniques that can be used in the management of perineal hernia.

1, 2, 3, 4

20.Surgery of the head and nose. BOAS
  1. Be familiar with the surgical conditions of the head and be able to properly manage them.
  2. Salivary gland surgery.
  3. Rhinotomy approaches.
  4. Ear surgery

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

21. Surgery of the neck
  1. Be familiar with the surgical conditions of the neck to be able to properly manage them.
  2. GOLPP. Laryngeal surgery

1, 2, 3,4

22. Surgery of the spleen
  1. Be able to diagnose conditions involving the spleen
  2. Know the management and surgical techniques used to correct these problems

1, 2, 3, 4

 

 

23. Surgery of the pancreas
  1. Be able to diagnose conditions involving the pancreas
  2. Know the management and surgical techniques used to correct these problems

1, 2, 3, 4

24. Surgery of the liver Team taught with SAM II
  1. Be able to diagnose and correct conditions affecting the liver.
  2. Be able to diagnose and correct conditions affecting the extra hepatic biliary system.

1, 2, 3, 4

25. Portosystemic Shunts Team taught with SAM II

1. Know the management and surgical techniques used to correct Portosystemic Shunts.

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

26. Fractures: biomechanics, and classification
  1. Understand how fractures occur, which forces need to be neutralized to get a successfully treatment.
  2. Be able to correctly describe a fracture

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

27. Bone healing

1. Understand the many factors that influence the bone healing process.

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

28. Fractures: conservative treatment. Pins and wires
  1. Understand the principles of conservative management of fractures.
  2. Know indications, advantages, disadvantages and techniques for pins and wires to treat bone fractures.

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

29. External fixators (ESFD’s).

Bone plates and screws

1. Know the indications, advantages, disadvantages and techniques of using external fixators in fracture repair.

2. Know the indications, and techniques of using screws and plates to treat bone fractures.

3. Be familiar with different types of plates and screws

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

 

 

30. Osteomyelitis.

1. Be able to recognize and treat bone infection.

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

31. Fractures: Decision making. Complications
  1. Understand how to choose the correct method of treatment.
  2. Know the common causes of complications of fracture repair.
  3. Know how to avoid and treat complications of fracture repair

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

32. Fractures in growing animals

1. Understand the classification of growth plate fractures, and its principles of treatment

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

33. Articular diseases
  1. Recognize articular disease
  2. Discuss clinical and surgical management

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

34. Bone diseases
  1. Understand the general principles of bone pathology
  2. Be able to discuss common examples.

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

35. Growth abnormalities

1. Growth abnormalities. OCD

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

36. Conditions of the elbow
  1. Know the common diseases affecting the elbow joint
  2. Be able to recognize and treat them.

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

37. Conditions of the stifle
  1. Be able to recognize cruciate ligament conditions
  2. Know different surgical techniques.

3. Be able to recognize patellar luxation conditions

4. Know different surgical techniques.

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

 

 

38. Conditions of the Hip.
  1. Be able to prepare a differential diagnostic of conditions involving the hip.
  2. Discuss the surgical approaches and surgical treatment for the listed conditions.

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

39. Soft tissue orthopedic diseases

1. Be able to recognize the common tendon and muscle disorders such as ruptures and contractures

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

40.              Mandibular and maxillary fractures.
  1. Be able to recognize mandibular and maxillary conditions
  2. Know their management techniques.

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

41. Spinal surgery
  1. Be able to recognize some neurological diseases
  2. Know the different clinical and surgical management techniques.

1, 2, 3, 4,

42. Dental anatomy, pathology, and record notation in the dog
  1. Know normal anatomical dental structures, names and numbers of teeth.
  2. Recognize nomenclature for oral pathology in the dog.

1, 3, 4

43. Dental anatomy, pathology, and record notation in the cat
  1. Know normal anatomical dental structures, names and numbers of teeth.
  2. Recognize nomenclature for oral pathology in the cat.

1, 3, 4

44.              COHAT/ATP

Oral Radiology, Radiographic

interpretation

1. Understand the indications, techniques, and interpretation for intra oral radiology in companion animals

1, 3, 4

 

45. COHAT/ATP: Scale,

Polish, Closed and Open Root Planing

1. Understand dental treatment concepts and how they relate to the different case presentations

1, 3, 4, 5

46. Extraction methods, Nerve blocks.

 

47.Oral and dental conditions I and II

1. Know how to recognize and practice poor, adequate, and superlative dental care, and patient management.

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

48.              Ophthalmology examination

(with SAMS 526)
  1. Know how to do an ophthalmology examination in companion animals.
  2. Learn how to use the instruments needed for this exam.

1, 2, 3

49. Ocular Pharmacology and Therapeutics ( with SAMS 526)

1. Know about ocular treatments and diagnostic aids.

1, 4

50. Eyelid surgery
  1. Recognize the most common eyelid pathologies
  2. Know how to surgically treat them

1, 2, 3, 5

51. Third eyelid and conjunctiva

1. Recognize the most common third eyelid and conjunctival pathologies

1, 2, 3, 5

52. Orbit and globe.

 

53. Lachrymal system
  1. Recognize the most common globe and orbit diseases
  2. Recognize the most common lachrymal system pathologies
  3. Know how to diagnose and treat KCS

1, 3, 4, 5

54.Cornea and sclera
  1. Recognize the most common corneal pathologies
  2. Know how to surgically treat them

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

55. Lens and vitreous
  1. Recognize the most common lens and vitreous pathologies.
  2. Learn how to treat cataracts

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

56. Retina

1. Recognize the most common lens and vitreous pathologies.

1, 3, 4

57. Glaucoma
  1. Recognize the different presentations for glaucoma
  2. Know surgical and medical treatments for the disease.

1, 3, 4, 5

58. Neuro Ophthalmology

1. Understand vision and the visual pathways.

1, 3

NB: The number assigned to the title of the lectures does not represent the actual number of contact hours (60) the course has. Is just an index of the content of the course.

Course Schedule

Lecturer

Date, Time

Topic

SOFT TISSUE

 

Dr. Bruhl Day Jan 17

2:30

Surgical Approaches to the Abdomen and Incision Closure

Dr. Bruhl-Day Jan 18

2:30

Exploratory Celiotomy & Biopsy Techniques

Dr. Bruhl Day Jan 19

2:30

Castration Dog

Dr. Bruhl Day Jan 20

2:30

Prostate surgery Castration Cat

Dr. Bruhl-Day Jan 24

1:30

Gastric and Pyloric Surgery

Dr. Bruhl-Day Jan 24

2:30

GDV I

Dr. Bruhl-Day Jan 25

2:30

GDV II

Dr. Bruhl-Day Jan 26

2:30

Intestinal Surgery

Small Bowel I

Dr. Bruhl-Day Jan 27

2:30

Intestinal Surgery Small Bowel II

Dr. Bruhl-Day Jan 31

2:30

Intestinal Surgery Large Bowel, Rectum

Dr. Bruhl-Day Feb 2

2:30

Esophageal Surgery

Dr. Bruhl-Day Feb 3

1:30

Spay Dog and Cat I

Feb 8

1:30

Quiz # 1     20 Points

Dr. Bruhl-Day Feb 9

2:30

Spay Dog and Cat II

Dr. Bruhl-Day Feb 10

2:30

Surgical Approaches to the Thorax and Incision Closure

Dr. Bruhl-Day Feb 14

2:30

Thoracic surgery: PDA

Thoracic surgery: PRAA, vascular ring anomalies

Dr. Bruhl-Day Feb 15

2:30

Pulmonary Surgery Trachea

Dr. Bruhl-Day Feb 16

2:30

Upper Respiratory Tract, BOAS

Dr. Bruhl-Day Feb 17

2:30

GOLPP, Laryngeal paralysis

Dr. Bruhl-Day Feb 21

2:30

Ear Surgery I

Dr. Bruhl-Day Feb 22

2:30

Ear Surgery II

Dr. Bruhl-Day Feb 23

2:30

Salivary glands, Neck surgery

Dr. Bruhl-Day Feb 24

2:30

Hernias: Classification

Abdominal hernias

Dr. Bruhl-Day Feb 28

2:30

Hernias: Perineal hernia

 

Dr. Bruhl-Day Mar 2

1:30

Hernias: Diaphragmatic hernia

OPHTHALMOLOGY

 

SAMS 518 and SAMS 526

Dr. Bedford Feb 9

4:30

Introduction and Eye anatomy review

Dr. Bedford Feb 10

4:30

Clinical Examination of the Eye

Ocular pharmacology and therapeutics

Dr. Bedford Feb 11

4:30

Orbit and globe

Dr. Bedford Feb 14

4:30

Eyelids, Nictitating membrane

Dr. Bedford Feb 15

3:30

Cornea and sclera

Dr. Bedford Feb 15

4:30

Conjunctiva, Lachrymal system

Dr. Bedford Feb 16

3:30

Uveal Tract

Dr. Bedford Feb 16

4:30

Lens, vitreous

Dr. Bedford Feb 17

3:30

Retina

Dr. Bedford Feb 17

4:30

Glaucoma

Neuro Ophthalmology

Mar 4

1:30

Mar 4

1:30

MIDTERM                    50 Points

Dr. Lanza-Perea Mar 14

3:30

Spleen

 

Dr. Paterson

Mar 17

3:30

Pancreas

Dr. Paterson TBA

PSS Sx will be Team taught in SAMS 524 SAM II in FALL 2022

Dr. Lanza-Perea TBA

Liver Sx will be Team taught in SAMS 524 SAM II in FALL 2022

Dr. Guttin –

Dr. Bruhl Day

Urinary Tract - Lectures Team taught with SAM I

Dr. Guttin/ Dr. Bruhl- Day

TBA

AKI 2 & Surgery of the Kidney

Dr. Guttin/ Dr. Bruhl- Day

TBA

Surgery of the Ureters & Bladder

Dr. Guttin/ Dr. Bruhl- Day

TBA

Feline U.O., FISC

Dr. Guttin/ Dr. Bruhl- Day

TBA

Urinary Catheters and Urethral Surgery

Dr. Guttin/ Dr. Bruhl- Day

TBA

Micturition Disorders, medical and surgical treatment

DENTISTRY

 

Dr. Ivaldi Mar 14

1:30

Nomenclature, Anatomy, Periodontal Disease

Dr. Ivaldi Mar 15

3:30

COHAT/ATP: Radiography, Radiographic interpretation

Dr. Ivaldi Mar 16

2:30

COHAT/ATP: Scale, Polish, Closed and Open Root Planing

Dr. Ivaldi Mar 17

4:30

Extraction Indications

Dr. Ivaldi Mar 18

3:30

Extraction Methods, Nerve Blocks

Dr. Ivaldi Mar 22

3:30

Prevention and Maintenance

Dr. Ivaldi

Mar 23

3:.30

Oral and Dental Conditions I

Dr. Ivaldi Mar 24

4:30

Oral and Dental Conditions II

Apr 4

1:30

Quiz #2  20 Points

ORTHOPEDICS

 

Dr. Guerrero Apr 19

3:30

Fracture’s biomechanics and classification

Dr. Guerrero Apr 19

4:30

Bone healing

Dr. Guerrero Apr 20

3:30

Fractures - Conservative treatment. Fractures- Pins and wires

Dr. Guerrero Apr 20

4:30

Fractures - External Skeletal Fixators (ESFD’s)

Fractures - Plates & Screws

Dr. Guerrero Apr 21

2:30

Fractures - Decision making Complications

Dr. Guerrero Apr 21

3:30

Bone Disease - Growth abnormalities. OCD

Dr. Guerrero Apr 22

4:30

Fractures in growing animals

Dr. Guerrero Apr 25

3:30

Articular surgery

Dr. Guerrero Apr 25

4:30

Conditions of the Elbow

Dr. Guerrero Apr 26

2:30

Conditions of the Pelvis

Dr. Guerrero Apr 26

3:30

Conditions of the Hip I

Dr. Guerrero Apr 27

3:30

Conditions of the Hip II

Dr. Guerrero

 

Apr 27

4:30

Conditions of the Stifle I

Dr. Guerrero Apr 28

2:30

Conditions of the Stifle II

Dr. Guerrero Apr 28

3:30

Soft Tissue Orthopedic Disease

Dr. Guerrero Apr 29

3:30

Mandibular and maxillary fractures

Dr. Guerrero Apr 29

4:30

Spinal surgery. Osteomyelitis

May 6

1:30

FINAL Examination                                 50 Points
Grading and Assessment Policy
  • There will be 2 quizzes worth 20 points each, 1 midterm worth 50 points and 1 final examination worth 50 points. Quizzes will be on Sakai format. Midterm and final will have an ExamSoft format. The quiz/exam material will come from lectures.
  • Missed examinations: A make-up exam will be given ONLY when documented excuses, via the University Health Clinic, or via the SGU web page (under General/Medical Excuse Submissions), is provided. If you do not think you are healthy enough to take an exam, please visit the clinic PRIOR to the time of the test. Excuses that are issued after the examination has been given will not be accepted. Do not expect to be excused for weddings or birthdays. Funerals of very close family members are adequate justification, but little else will be accepted. Excuses to attend special meetings will be considered upon the student’s performance.
  • Exams and quizzes are sequestered. The only time when questions can be viewed is during the exam. Any make-up exams will take place using same form of evaluation.
  • Grading Scale

>89.5%

A

84.5-

89.4

B+

79.5-

84.4

B

74.5-

79.4

C+

69.5-

74.4

C

64.5-

69.4

D+

59.5-

64.4

D
<59.4 F
  • All exam guidelines are followed according to the SGU Examination Policy and the Student handbook.

NOTE: ExamSoft and ExamMonitor for assessment:

  • A grade reduction of 5-10% will be applied to that exam if students do not observe the following parameters during exams monitored online:
  • 1. Avoid talking out loud.
  • 2. Avoid looking away from the monitor.
  • 3. Avoid having distractions (animals, people) in or walking through the room, or making noise during the exam.
  • 4. Check that your webcam is recording your full face at all times with adequate lighting.
Recommended Study Strategies

- Prior to class, or after class, reading the corresponding chapters in the recommended textbooks

-Office hours and zoom consultation on demand, or channeled through the class reps.

-After each lecture, summarizing and making an outline of the lecture’s most important points

-Working through cases that are provided in lecture on your own by formulating a problem and differential diagnosis list, plus a diagnostic and surgical plan prior to reviewing the lecturer’s slides with that information, is encouraged

Instructor's Expectations of the Student

Students are expected to read textbook chapters prior to lecture, and any additional course related information provided to further understand the area under discussion.

Professionalism Statement

Students attending St. George’s University are expected to conduct themselves with integrity, dignity, and courtesy, according to a code of conduct that defines the interests, reputation, and stature of the University community. Learning experiences at St. George’s University are not only meant to develop strong academic skills, but also to cultivate students with positive professional attributes, who are well adjusted to the norms of social graces and good social behavior.

The Code of Conduct includes student comportment and the honor code, as well as those actions that warrant disciplinary action. The University reserves the right to take any action that is sees fit to protect the rights of the student body, as well as the reputation of the University.

Abuses of this Code, outline in the student manual, will result in disciplinary action, which may include suspension or dismissal. It is the responsibility of all students to know the University Code of Conduct. It is required that all students abide by the terms of the University Code of Conduct.

Turn cell phones off while attending on site or online lectures.

Turn computers off if used for different purposes other than following the lectures (i.e., e-bay, Facebook, blogs et al).

Attendance/Participation Policy

Students are expected to be available during the standard 8am-5pm AST school day, to virtually attend, engage with online content, and participate in all classes and clinical rotations for which they have registered. Employment is not an excusable absence. Although attendance, engagement, and participation may not be recorded at every academic activity, attendance, engagement, and participation is graded for mandatory sessions. Students’ lack of attendance, engagement, and participation may adversely affect their academic status as specified in the grading policy.

If failure to attend, engage, or participate in individual classes, examinations, and online activities, or from the University itself is anticipated, or occurs spontaneously due to illness or other extenuating circumstances, proper notification procedures must be followed.

Lecture or Zoom session attendance is mandatory. Lectures will be recorded in Panopto for a later review by the students.

Policy Regarding Missing Examinations and/or Failure of Submission of Assignments

Students who fail to appear for an examination without a valid reason (see student manual: SGUSVM POLICY ON AN EXCUSED ABSENCE (EA) FOR STUDENTS) will receive a score of “0” points for the examination.

Students who have technical issues during an examination MUST inform the Course Director(s) (rbruhl-day@sgu.edu) and IT (tellexaminationservices@sgu.edu OR support@sgu.edu OR call 1-631- 665-8500 ext. 4444 (US, NU, International) OR 1-473-439-2000 ext. 4444 (Grenada), AND Dean of Students (DOS@sgu.edu OR call 866- 429-8889) during the open period for the examination. Failure to do so immediately will result in the student receiving the highest score recorded at the time, but NOT being eligible to take a completion examination.

Scheduling of examinations (regular, re-sit, completion, comprehensive, or exemption) is at the discretion of the University.

ExamSoft Policy

All students are responsible for knowing and complying with the University’s Code of Conduct and the guidelines. Students must read and then sign the Honor Code statement at the start of examinations to indicate that they will comply with the University Code of Conduct.

 

Prior to Exam Day

  1. Each student is required to have a laptop for the purpose of taking computer-based examinations (e-Exams) at SGU. Students must ensure that their laptops meet the current minimum system requirements prior to exam day:
  2. Examinees must use their MY SGU Member Center username and password to access the Custom Home Page (www.examsoft.com/sgu) created by ExamSoft for the University.
  3. Examinees are responsible for downloading and registering the latest version of Examplify on their laptop prior to exam day. Once Examplify has been successfully downloaded, examinees are strongly encouraged to familiarize themselves with the software by downloading and taking practice exams.
  4. Examinees are responsible for setting their laptop up for ExamMonitor prior to the exam (see links below).
  5. Examinees will be notified via MyCourses, of all exam related information. Email notifications will also be sent from ExamSoft Support to examinees, notifying them of examinations available for downloading.
  6. Examinees experiencing difficulties with their laptop are encouraged to visit the IT department for assistance prior to exam day. Examinees needing a laptop must visit the Office of Institutional Advancement (OIA) to request an exam loaner.
  7. Examinees should visit the following information to familiarize themselves with the online proctored exam format and set up their baseline photo.
    1. A ExamSoft/ExamID quick guide for students
    2. The ExamSoft student perspective video 30mins
    3. The ExamSoft/ExamID FAQ
    4. ExamSoft information page
    5. The general Reminders/Guidelines
Copyright Policy

The materials (such as slides, handouts and audio/video recordings) provided to students who are taking courses at St. George’s University (SGU) are the intellectual property of the Faculty and/or Administration of SGU. Students are free to use these materials solely for the purpose of group or individual study. Reproduction in whole or in part is prohibited.

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ExamSoft Policy

All students are responsible for knowing and complying with the University’s  Code of Conduct and the guidelines. Students must read and then sign the Honor Code statement at the start of examinations to indicate that they will comply with the University Code of Conduct. 

 

Prior to Exam Day

  1. Each student is required to have a laptop for the purpose of taking computer-based examinations (e-Exams) at SGU. Students must ensure that their laptops meet the current minimum system requirements prior to exam day:
  2. Examinees must use their MY SGU Member Center username and password to access the Custom Home Page (www.examsoft.com/sgu) created by ExamSoft for the University.
  3. Examinees are responsible for downloading and registering the latest version of Examplify on their laptop prior to exam day. Once Examplify has been successfully downloaded, examinees are strongly encouraged to familiarize themselves with the software by downloading and taking practice exams.
  4. Examinees are responsible for setting their laptop up for ExamMonitor prior to the exam (see links below).
  5. Examinees will be notified via MyCourses, of all exam related information. Email notifications will also be sent from ExamSoft Support to examinees, notifying them of examinations available for downloading.
  6. Examinees experiencing difficulties with their laptop are encouraged to visit the IT department for assistance prior to exam day. Examinees needing a laptop must visit the Office of Institutional Advancement (OIA) to request an exam loaner.
  7. Examinees should visit the following information to familiarize themselves with the online proctored exam format and set up their baseline photo.
Disclaimer

Copyright Policy

The materials (such as slides, handouts and audio/video recordings) provided to students who are taking courses at St. George’s University (SGU) are the intellectual property of the Faculty and/or Administration of SGU. Students are free to use these materials solely for the purpose of group or individual study. Reproduction in whole or in part is prohibited.