AMSA
AMSA's Local Chapter Project Directory
| PROJECT DESCRIPTION/CONTACT INFORMATION | |
| Project title | Suture Clinic |
| Project type(s) | School Service |
| Date completed | 10/16/2007 |
| Chapter | Marshall University Joan C Edwards SOM |
| Project Coordinator | Elizabeth Duke and Michael Binder |
| Summary of project | A presentation was given on suturing followed by hands on instruction using suturing kits, followed by practicing suturing techniques on cadavers. |
| Content area | Other |
| Number of participants | 50 |
| Participant hours involved | 80 hour(s) |
| PROJECT PLANNING | |
| Coordinator roles | |
| Coordinator hours | hour(s) |
| FUNDING & ADVERTISING | |
| Total project cost | $10 |
| Project funding | Local chapter funds,Medical school funds |
| Funding breakdown of sources and/or donations: | |
| Project advertising | Fliers and E-mail |
| PROJECT EVALUATION | |
| Success rating (1 = unsuccesful, 5 = very successful) |
5 |
| Lessons/suggestions | |
| ADDITIONAL COMMENTS | |
| Comments | Fortunately, we had the help of the Anatomy department to provide the cadavers and the support of the Emergency department to provide sutures and needle drivers to make this event happen. |
