SUR - 751 Orthopedics

This fourth-year elective rotation in Orthopedic Surgery is intended for students considering a career path requiring a knowledge of musculoskeletal problems. Students are assigned to work with individual attendings on the Adult Reconstructive Service, Foot-Ankle-Hand Service, Sports Medicine Service, Pediatric and Tumor Service, or the Spine Service. Students work with individual attendings in an office/clinic setting, assist in surgery, and round on inpatients. Students are required to attend the various clinical and resident education conferences. Educational goals include review of functional anatomy, understanding of injury triage, and concepts of treatment. Elective