2013
International surgical clerkship rotation: perceptions and academic performance
Leeds IL, Hugar LA, Pettitt BJ, Srinivasan J, Master VA. International surgical clerkship rotation: perceptions and academic performance. The American Journal Of Surgery 2013, 206: 280-286. PMID: 23481029, DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2012.10.034.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAcademic performanceSurgical clerkshipThird-year surgical clerkshipMixed-methods web-based surveyMedical school curriculumInternational training experiencesAcademic year 2008Unique clinical experienceGlobal health experiencesStudent learningSchool curriculumClinical curriculumNonparticipating peersM3 studentsEducational effectsLeadership skillsClinical trainingStudentsAppropriate clinical trainingInternational electivesCultural competencySurgical electivesElectiveTraining experienceCurriculum
2011
Intensive medical student involvement in short-term surgical trips provides safe and effective patient care: a case review
Leeds IL, Creighton FX, Wheatley MA, Macleod JB, Srinivasan J, Chery MP, Master VA. Intensive medical student involvement in short-term surgical trips provides safe and effective patient care: a case review. BMC Research Notes 2011, 4: 317. PMID: 21884604, PMCID: PMC3224472, DOI: 10.1186/1756-0500-4-317.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMedical educationMedical studentsStudent-faculty collaborationCross-cultural experiencesMedical student involvementStudent roleEducational experienceExperiential learningStudent involvementPatient careFaculty membersPlurality of casesTrip activitiesShort-term surgical tripsPeer institutionsEffective patient careCase reviewYoung traineesEffective surgical careStudentsSubstantial planningAppropriate supervisionU.S. academic medical centersComplex urological proceduresEducation