Surgery

This is rotations' schedule:  Surgery 1 Schedule

For FHC sessions, please cross check FHC Orange schedule for accuracy

Important notice: 

Email subspecialty clinic preceptors before the 1st Monday of the rotation with CC to Dr. Pilipenko. Introduce yourself and confirm your scheduled dates. If you learn that preceptor is away/on vacation or if any information about the site changes,  email Dr. Pilipenko within 1 business day.  Information about each site is found under Training Sites sub-section.

Please review the following points as these describe expectations for the rotation and will inform post-rotation performance evaluation.

Practice Based Learning:

• Self-directed learning, as demonstrated by:

-At the start of the rotation, discuss learning goals with faculty/preceptors/rotation supervisor

• Reflective practice, as demonstrated by:

-Demonstrate openness to feedback and input

Professionalism:

• Timely completion of tasks and responsibilities, as demonstrated by:

-Perform all tasks and responsibilities (as assigned by the preceptors/faculty) in a timely manner

-Promptly communicate with faculty/preceptor about any situations/circumstances/events that may impact your ability to complete tasks and responsibilities

If calling out sick for any external training sites: email the following: 1. Relevant faculty/preceptor 2. Dr. Pilipenko 3. Diana Suarez. appraising them of your sick day and stating your anticipated return date. Texting/emailing faculty/preceptor only is not an acceptable form for calling out sick.

If calling out sick for FHC: call Farrell Sick line (646-317-2303, by 7:30 am), email farrellsickline@nyp.org and CC Dr. Pilipenko. Include instructions for any patient rescheduling.

• Professional behavior, as demonstrated by:

-Follow NYP policies regarding professional conduct and attire for all rotation-related activities

-Attend all scheduled activities as outlined 

If you have any questions or concerns, please discuss these with Dr. Pilipenko at the start of the rotation.

Breast Surgery Clinic: 

Faculty/preceptor: Dr. Luona Sun (ls3347@cumc.columbia.edu)

Contact: Yosandriz Diaz (scheduling administrator) yd2017@cumc.columbia.edu, phone: 212-305-9676

Location: 161 Ft Washington Ave, 10th Floor, Suite 1005.

Schedule: Mondays AM, starting at 10am

White coat necessary? Yes

ENT: 

Faculty/preceptor: Dr. Tom Ben Dov  (tb3105@cumc.columbia.edu, 917-402-0442), Dr.  Jang (mj2858@cumc.columbia.edu)

Contact: Dr. Dov or Dr. Jang as appropriate per schedule. 

You will be working with Dr. Ben Dov 1st, 2nd, and 5th Mondays, and Dr. Jang on the 3rd Monday

There is no ENT clinic on the 4th Monday of the month; please use this as additional self-study/admin time

Location: 622 West 168th St, VC10 New York, NY 10032

Schedule: Monday PM 

White coat necessary?  Check with site

Podiatry

Faculty/preceptor: Dr. Jamie Ahluwalia (yze9002@nyp.org)

Contact:  Dr.  Ahluwalia

Location: Farrell FHC

Schedule: Tuesday PM, starting at 2pm

White coat necessary? No

To prepare: Please review/refresh your knowledge of foot and ankle anatomy

Ophthalmology

Faculty/preceptor: Dr Jason Horowitz (jh3177@cumc.columbia.edu)

Contact: Trish Galvin, program coordinator, pag2109@cumc.columbia.edu and Dr. Omar Moussa (om2333@cumc.columbia.edu

Location:  Vanderbilt Clinic, 622 W 168th St, 4th Floor

Schedule: Wednesday PM

White coat necessary?  No

General Surgery 

Faculty/preceptor: Dr. Subhash Krishnamoorthy (sk3703@cumc.columbia.edu), Laura Alvarez NP (laa9005@nyp.org)

Contact: Laura Alvarez NP (laa9005@nyp.org, call 347-578-4360)

Location: Allen 3FE room 177

Schedule: Thursday AM, starting at 9am

White coat necessary?  Check with site