SUR - 751X Orthopedics-Away

Intended for students considering a career path requiring a knowledge of musculoskeletal problems. Students work with individual attendings on either the Joint Reconstructive Service, Foot-Ankle-Hand Service, Sports Medicine Service, Pediatric and Tumor Service, the Spine Service, or the Shriner’s Hospital Pediatric Service. Students work with individual attendings in an office clinic setting, assist in surgery, and round on inpatients. Students are required to attend various clinical and resident education conferences. All students meet weekly with the course director for a student-only education conference. Educational goals include review of functional anatomy, understanding of injury triage, and concepts of treatment. Night call is not required, but is encouraged. Prerequisite: SUR 701, fourth year standing. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 2-4