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Program Requirements
The core of this 15-credit graduate program consists of two innovation courses (EXSU 620 and EXSU 621) delivered by McGill Department of Surgery, with some sessions offered by external partners: John Molson School of Business (lean start-up), Concordia (software design), Local Industry (Regulatory & IP), and ETS (prototyping). the first semester of the program core focuses on team building and, supported by lectures, the students embark on a needs-finding process by observing all aspect of clinical activity in their focus themes. Trainees learn basic prototyping skills, start up organization and project management, supplemented by a basic statistics course and an introduction to the current status of biomedical research innovation. This certificate provides a solid foundation in the innovation process.
Required Courses (12 credits)
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EXSU 605 Biomedical Research Innovation (3 credits)
Overview
Experimental Surgery : Introduction to the novel and/or emerging technologies in the field of biomedical research.
Terms: Winter 2017
Instructors: Petropavlovskaya, Maria; Thomson, Axel (Winter)
2 hours/week
Compulsory for students in the Department of Surgery and available to others by permission of the coordinators
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EXSU 606 Statistics for Surgical Research (3 credits)
Overview
Experimental Surgery : Review of statistics for surgical research.
Terms: Fall 2016
Instructors: Sampalis, John Sotirios (Fall)
2 hours/week
Compulsory for students in the Department of Surgery and available to others by permission of the coordinators
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EXSU 620 Surgical Innovation 1 (3 credits)
Overview
Experimental Surgery : The process of surgical innovation and acquisition of hands-on skills necessary to work within a multi-disciplinary team in the creation of a novel, need driven, and marketable prototype used in the care of the surgical patient. This is the first of a 2 part course introducing concepts and performing needs analyses.
Terms: Fall 2016
Instructors: Barralet, Jake (Fall)
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructors.
Restriction(s): Course requires entry to surgical theatre; this is subject to hospital approval.
Students may be subject to interview.
Contact hours 46.5 , 31.5 hours lectures, 15 hours workshops and hospital visits.
Language of instruction: English, French available.
Minimum number 6, maximum 20
Subject to completion of medical requirements/immunization record.
Professional conduct and dress required at all times in hospital visits when in potential contact with patients.
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EXSU 621 Surgical Innovation 2 (3 credits)
Overview
Experimental Surgery : This course builds on key concepts and needs screening delivered and generated in EXSU 620 to develop hands-on skills necessary to work within a multi-disciplinary team in the creation of a novel, need driven, and marketable prototype used in the care of the surgical patient.
Terms: Winter 2017
Instructors: Barralet, Jake (Winter)
Prerequisite(s): EXSU 620
Restriction(s): Course requires entry to surgical theatre, this is subject to hospital approval.
Students may be subject to interview.
Contact hours 47 consisting of 23 hours lectures, 24 hours hospital visits and presentation.
Language of instruction: English, French available.
Minimum number 6, maximum 20.
Subject to completion of medical requirements/immunization record.
Professional conduct and dress required at all times in hospital visits when in potential contact with patients.
Elective Courses (3 credits)
3 credits at the 500 level or higher, chosen in consultation with the program director.
Some courses may be substituted with equivalents if timetabling requires it.
Faculty of Medicine—2016-2017 (last updated Aug. 26, 2016) (disclaimer)