Surgery Teaching Assistants
The surgery department utilizes medical students from both the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine and Doctor of Podiatric Medicine programs to assist in teaching basic surgical skills. Surgical teaching assistants become very competent in their surgical skills and have the opportunity to develop advanced skills by working closely with surgery faculty and simulation center staff.
Teaching Assistant Awards
Outstanding and advanced surgery TAs are recognized each year at a special recognition event. TAs who exhibit advanced and outstanding commitment and skill performance in the teaching of the basic surgical skills laboratory during the previous academic year are awarded.
Additional Educational Opportunities
Additional opportunities are available for surgical TAs to participate in community educational events such as Explorer Scouts, Girls in Science Day and collaboration with area surgeons in advanced new technology as it evolves and develops.