We are located at Carolinas Medical Center (CMC) which is a large, academic, tertiary medical center. CMC is the regions only Level 1 Trauma center and is one of the busiest in the nation. We also have branch opportunities at CMC – University City, Mercy, and Pineville.
We take pride in our medical student, residency, and fellowship programs.
- Our faculty and residents are clinically busy, enjoy research, and love teaching students.
- Our learning environment is friendly, inclusive, and has consistently been highly rated by students.
- Our residents and faculty love teaching students in highly interactive and case-based methods.
We believe students learn by participating more than observing. Our residents and faculty take pride in encouraging students to actively participate with a hands-on approach.
Gaurav Sachdev, MD, FACS
Medical Student Surgery Clerkship Director – Charlotte Campus
Clinical Associate Professor, Wake Forest University School of Medicine
Trauma/Surgical Critical Care/Emergency General Surgery/ECMO
Resources
Rotation experiences for 4th year students including URiM scholarship opportunities.
Surgery Interest Group (SIG)
The surgery interest group is a faculty sponsored student run group. The goal of the group is to support students’ interest in any specialty of surgery. We have a variety of activities planned through the year.
- Networking social with residents and faculty
- Laparoscopic practice at the simulation center
- Research projects with faculty
- Mentorship program with residents
We include all specialties of surgery: Neurosurgery, ENT, OB/GYN, urology, orthopedics, general surgery, and their sub-specialties. Faculty, fellows, residents, APPs, and medical students are all welcome to join. Please email the clerkship director for more information.