Clinical Exposure Program

The ASP Clinical Exposure Program has been designed for medical students passionate about a career in surgery. The program also recognizes that the current curriculum of first and second year medical students permits only for limited exposure to the surgical specialties. Similarly, surgery rotations during the third and fourth year represent only a few weeks of cumulative experience. This lack of early opportunity to explore the field of surgery likely compounds an already difficult decision-making process during the third and fourth years of study when students must decide whether or not to pursue a surgical residency. Furthermore, once this initial decision is made the student must often decide between subspecialties such as otolaryngology, orthopedics, and neurosurgery to name just a few. By significantly increasing the number of learning opportunities in surgery, the necessary training, and associated lifestyles of numerous specialties, ASP hopes to empower its members with stronger decision-making capabilities.

Through a schedule of diverse events, ASP plans to increase student awareness for surgery and encourage a continued curiosity for all the profession has to offer. The ASP Clinical Exposure Program features the following activities:

1. ASP Procedure of the Month

2. Surgical Grand Rounds

3. E*STAR Endosurgery Experience

4. Suture Clinics

5. O.R. Opportunity

6. Surgeon Supper

7. Physician Database

8. Research Connection

9. Aspiring Surgeon's Discussion Board