Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation

Choices include Trauma, Adult Reconstruction, Spine, and Pediatrics. All requests will be processed through the elective scheduling program with Mary Kennedy in the Office of Student Affairs.

Orthopaedics Elective

The student is an active member of one of the orthopaedic teaching teams (trauma, adult recon, spine, pediatrics). The student will have the opportunity to assist in the management of orthopaedic in-patients as well as receive operating room experience in both the in-patient and out-patient settings. Participation in the orthopaedic out-patient clinics will afford the student experience in the evaluation and treatment of common musculoskeletal conditions. It is recommended that students take call with the orthopaedic resident in the emergency room to gain insight into the principles of acute fracture management. The student's clinic and operating room experience will be supplemented by weekly subspecialty conferences in addition to the Friday morning residents� education program. The rotation is offered throughout the year and site assignments are made by the Registrar once the students have been scheduled. Students should contact Kathy Umlauf at 785-6907, once they receive their schedule and pick up �Orthopedic Surgery: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System,� an article that is required to be read before the rotation begins.