Opportunities for Students Spend a Day with a Surgeon

Don't just read about surgery on the Internet: walk a mile in a surgeon's moccasins (or clogs).

Students interested in gaining exposure to the daily life of a surgeon can set up a day to follow a member of Columbia's surgical faculty. Observe cases in the operating room, learn about how patients are managed before and after surgery, and gain insight into the role of an attending surgeon at an academic hospital. In addition to providing an unparalleled window into the surgical profession, the day is a great chance to brush up on your anatomy.

To set up a day with a participating surgeon, e-mail Ms. Doris Leddy.