Contemporary Cosmetic Surgery, Beachwood, OH
Preceptor- Dr. Bryan J.Michelow
Dr. Michelow is an outstanding plastic surgeon with extensive medical training and knowledge, and his staff at Cotemporary. Cosmetic Surgery are extremely welcoming and accommodating.
An elective rotation with Dr. Michelow has proven to be an invaluable experience, and I have been given the opportunity to participate in a variety of aspects of patient care including:
-Performing H&Ps
-Writing and recording physical exams and SOAP notes on their computer
system
-Gaining experience evaluating and treating various skin pathologies
-Gaining experience evaluating and treating various hand injuries
-Gaining extensive knowledge about various skin injections, including
the use of neurotoxins and dermal fillers for cosmetic use
-Participating in wound care, dressing changes, etc
-Performing and assisting with skin excisions, I&Ds, punch biopsies
and other small office procedures
-First assisting in major cosmetic, reconstructive and hand surgeries
A rotation with Dr. Michelow has also given me various academic opportunities including:
-Attending a clinical skills suturing lab to learn and practice various
suture techniques
-Accompanying Dr. Michelow to a variety of conferences and talks, including
residency meetings at University Hospital, Tumor Board Review through
Cleveland Clinic, and Risk Management dinners
-Participating in clinically valuable research, allowing me to create a
PowerPoint presentation about the safety and efficacy of neurotoxins and
dermal fillers
Dr. Michelow is a wonderful and patient teacher. He is genuinely interested in providing students with the best possible clinical experience, and he makes the student a top priority in his practice.
As a PA student at Contemporary Cosmetic Surgery, he gave me various opportunities to branch outside his office by assisting fellow plastic surgeons on interesting cases. He did not simply use me as an extra pair of hands in the office, but rather gave me the freedom to actively participate in patient care and stressed the importance of maximizing my clinical education.
I highly recommend this elective rotation to any PA student interested in plastic surgery or wishing to gain more surgical training. I will miss the entire office!
Sharon Santangelo, PA-S
Saint Francis University
Loretto, PA
