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Nov 25, 2024
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2019-2020 School of Medicine Bulletin
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SURG G725 - Orthopaedic Surgery
Credits: 2
There are three different electives you may choose based off locations. Each location represents a different elective.
Shriner’s Hospital: Pediatric Orthopaedics—This course is an outstanding introduction to caring for musculoskeletal pathology in children. It will encompass congenital, acquired, and traumatic conditions. The student will work in conjunction with Pediatric orthopedic specialists and orthopedic resident physicians. All student activities will be supervised and appropriately directed. Daily activities will include didactic sessions, outpatient care, inpatient care, and surgical procedures.
Patewood: Adult and Geriatric General Orthopaedics—This course is designed to give a broad experience regarding adult and geriatric musculoskeletal problems of upper and lower extremities. The student’s education includes multiple aspects of patient care: initial diagnosis in the E.D. or clinic; development and execution of treatment plans; ongoing assessment of treatment and follow-up care. The student will work with the team of orthopedic attending physicians and resident physicians. All student activities will be supervised and appropriately directed.
GHS: Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Surgery Trauma—This course is designed to give a focused experience in the fields of orthopedic sports medicine and trauma. Attention will be given to adult and pediatric pathology within these subspecialties of orthopedic care. This includes acute and chronic athletic injuries, fractures, post-fracture deformity and dysfunction. The student’s education includes all aspects of patient care: initial diagnosis in the E.D. or clinic; development and execution of treatment plans; ongoing assessment of treatment and follow-up care. The student will work with the team of orthopedic attendings and resident physicians. There are daily rounds and didactic education. All student activities will be supervised and appropriately directed.
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