Primary Care Orthopedics

Catalog Description: This course is designed for students who wish to learn more about the care of patients with musculoskeletal problems in the ambulatory setting; primary care, pediatrics, emergency medicine, etc. The students will be observing and assisting orthopedic surgeons in a general orthopedic practice. The student's interest and initiative will determine the level of responsiblities and the extent of participation in surgical procedures. Students are responsible for weekly case conference presentations.

Syllabus

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Typical weekly schedule/Delivery Mode: M-F, 7:30am-5:30pm

Direct patient care: Yes

Consent Requirement: Open to student scheduling 

Grading Scale: P/N

Allow repetition of course: Repetition not allowed

Course equivalency: Does not apply