ResidentNet is designed to assist surgical residents to prepare for the basic science component of the board exam. This edition and the March program will be devoted to wound healing. Wound healing occurs in the following four phases which may overlap or proceed simultaneously. vascular response blood coagulation inflammation (coming in next edition) new tissue formation (coming in next edition) In this issue, vascular response and blood coagulation are reviewed. Please begin with vascular response. Home | Welcome | Clinical Update | Managing Your Residency | Board Review | Opportunity Postings | Links | Contributors | Contact Us