FAQ

What is proper etiquette in the OR?

• Check the “board,” i.e., the large TV screens outside the locker rooms. The board will display which OR the attending is operating in and the procedures they’re doing that day.
• For your first day in the OR, there should be someone in the room across from the men's locker room who can help you if you have any questions about where to go.
• You will need scrubs, and someone in that room will be able to assist you, providing you with a pair and processing your badge so that you can get scrubs for yourself and return dirty scrubs. You can also just use the one pair they give you, washing them yourself, to avoid any difficulties with processing your badge.
• While in the operating room, the expectation for summer research students is to just to watch and learn. You should not expect attendings or residents to ask you questions, but if you are asked, feel free to answer to the best of your ability, but there’s no expectation for you to know the answers. This should be an opportunity to get exposed to the different fields of urology and learn more! There should be no pressure when you’re shadowing in the OR or clinic.
• You may feel ‘in the way’ in the OR, and that’s okay! As students, we all do.

What attire is appropriate?
For Clinic – Business casual or non-surgical scrubs.

What should I bring to clinic?

• Pack a lunch, but sometimes the staff/attending will treat you to lunch.
• Snacks if you get hungry throughout the day.
• Water bottle.
• Pen and notepad if you want.

What should I bring to the hospital for OR days?

• Wear your surgical scrubs given by the hospital or wear your street clothes to the hospital, then change once at the hospital.
• The OR tends to get cold; you can wear a light jacket in the OR if you would like.
• Pack a lunch.

Where to go:
Park in the parking lot and keep all your receipts.
OR at Hillcrest – 2nd floor to the right off the elevator. Your badge should give you access.
Clinic at Hillcrest – 2nd floor to the left off the elevator. You’ll see Urology signs to direct you all the way down the hall.
OR at La Jolla – Note that in La Jolla, there are two locations. Please make sure to check which location you are asked to be at, either Koman Outpatient Pavilion (KOP) or Jacobs Medical Center (JMC).
Men’s Health Clinic – 9333 Genesee Avenue, Suite 320

Communication with UCSD faculty
Text Dr. Santiago-Lastra if you have any questions at all
Keith Lander: administrative/programmatic questions.
Finance questions are directed to: Morgan Demler and Danny Ybarra-Sanchez

Information for getting your badge:
It's a good idea to call ahead before visiting the badge offices.
Hillcrest – 619-543-3762
4185 Front St, San Diego, CA 92103
Monday: 1pm-3pm
Tuesday through Friday: 8am-12pm & 1pm-4pm

La Jolla – Jacobs Medical Center LL-410 – 858-249-6327
9300 Campus Point Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037
Monday through Tuesday: 8am-12pm & 1pm-4pm
Wednesday: Closed (at East Campus)
Thursday through Friday: 8am-12pm & 1pm-4pm


Transportation:
Bus
Uber Zip Car