The minimally invasive surgery elective at Boston University Medical Center is a combined clinical and research program with a strong focus in laparoscopic bariatric surgery and additional experience in laparoscopic foregut, endoscopic and robotic surgery.  The elective is four weeks in duration and is designed to develop the surgical, educational and research skills of the medical student.  The goals of the elective include: 1. Provide exceptional care for surgical patients 2. Learn pre-operative and post-operative management of bariatric surgery 3. Obtain introductory training in minimally invasive surgery with special focus in bariatric surgery