HSL Library Guides: MDC 7600 Surgery: Core Clerkship Readings & E-books

Required Reading

Required Readings for the core sections of the MDC 7600 Surgery Clerkship module.

ACS/ASE Medical Student Core Curriculum for Surgery Clerkships This link opens in a new window
- Contains PDF links to all Required Readings for MDC 7600 Surgery Clerkship.
- NOTE: Initial use of the site requires setting up an account - you will only have to do this once, and there is no cost for this access. Click on the login information link to set up your account. Should you require assistance, please contact Krashina (Shina) Hudson at khudson@facs.org or call her at 312-202-5335.
National Tutorial Seminars for Medical Students This link opens in a new window
These online tutorial seminars are based on the content of the ACS/ASE Medical Student Core Curriculum and conducted by expert faculty in various surgical specialties. They highlight the foundational principles of surgery and are targeted for students in their core surgical clerkships.
ACS/ASE Medical Student Simulation-Based Surgical Skills Curriculum This link opens in a new window
The simulation-based modules can be used to teach clinical skills ranging from taking a history and physical and signing out a patient to inserting a central venous line with ultrasound guidance. The topics are aligned based on the year during which they are most commonly taught.
ACS Educational Resources for Medical Students This link opens in a new window
A list of high-quality educational programs and products for medical students.

Recommended Books for the core sections of the MDC 7600 Surgery Clerkship module.

The ABSITE Review, 7th ed.

Please contact your Clerkship Coordinator for further information regarding this book.
The Physiologic Basis of Surgery, 5th ed.

Please contact your Clerkship Coordinator for further information regarding this book.