Learn What It Takes To Become a Surgeon.

Get an introduction to becoming a surgeon. You’ll study the basic skills needed, plus the various types of surgical fields, and get a tour of an operating room. You’ll learn sterile techniques and hear from the experts: anesthesiologists, trauma surgeons, as well as otolaryngologists and acute care surgeons. See how surgeons conduct a physical exam, do bloodwork and imaging studies.

Dive into Diverticulitis: Anatomy of the Left Lower Quadrant.

Study a common inflammation or infection that occurs in the digestive tract called diverticulitis. Understand the symptoms, diagnostic tests, and types of surgeries available to patients. Hear from experts such as urologists, colorectal surgeons, and radiologists. Get an inside look at how the ICU works.

Get an “A” in Appendicitis: Review the Right Lower Quadrant.

Learn all about appendicitis through a real-life case study. Highlight the patient workup to determine whether surgical intervention is required. Review a real case of laparoscopic appendectomy, and understand the surgical techniques used to treat this disease. Discover how the experts work with patients in the emergency room.

Meet the Gallbladder: An Overview of the Right Upper Quadrant.

Delve into the medical conditions centering on the gallbladder, such as acute cholecystitis. Learn how to recognize the symptoms, read exam findings, and create a model of the area of the abdomen where this occurs. Witness a laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Review the optimal surgical options to treat cholecystitis.

An Inside Look at Gastric Cancer and the Left Upper Quadrant.

We’ll review the case of a patient suffering from gastric cancer. You will learn how to perform an exam and workup a patient profile to determine whether next steps are surgical or medical. You will see a dissection and hear from oncologists (cancer specialists) who treat this disease, while also understanding the social determinants of health and environmental effects.

Explore College Majors and Future Careers in Surgery.

Topics in this course offer a solid background related to a future in medicine with a focus on surgery.

Final Capstone Project

All online courses culminate in a Final Capstone Project that allows you to:

• Complete a model of the abdominal anatomy.
• Create a one- to two-minute video of your model, demonstrating the major anatomic structures and their relation to each other.
• Write a two-part mock patient quiz using one of the four diseases covered in this course.
• Create a video of the major steps of an open operation for a patient with an abdominal condition.

Mentoring

You’ll receive guidance from a mentor who can support you and answer questions as you deepen your learning experience. You can expect:

• Encouragement and direction on all assignments.
• Inspiration, motivation and confidence to help you succeed.
• Brainstorming and ideation help as you prepare for your final Capstone project.

Flexible Learning

• 100% online learning that works with your schedule.
• Flexible format: you’ll learn through video lectures. Tune in anytime that works for you.
• 20 to 30 hours of total instruction and course work, including engaging multimedia, simulations, and curated assignments for which you will receive guidance and support from mentors.