Orthopedic Surgery- SFMC- M3 Elective

ELEC642.2 / PSRG 604

Department
Surgery

Clinical or Non-Clinical Course
Clinical

Physician Assessed Patient Facing
Yes

Prerequisites
Completion of Phase 2 Clerkships

Goal
Each student will be assigned to a service for a four-week period on a rotation basis during which time the student will develop knowledge and treatment skills of specific orthopedic medical conditions and problems. He/she will be responsible for assigned workup on the preceptor’s service, especially with regard to the presenting orthopedic condition. The student may assist in taking emergency call, not more than every third night, to insure adequate experience with trauma problems. Under faculty supervision, the student will perform procedures depending upon his/her level of competence.

Objectives
Upon completion of this elective, the student will be able to:

  1. Describe indications for referral to an orthopedic service.
  2. Understand pertinent anatomy of the musculoskeletal system.
  3. Understand basic orthopedic terminology.
  4. Demonstrate ability to perform standard orthopedic physical examination skills.
  5. Learn orthopedic management of common musculoskeletal problems.
  6. Demonstrate ability to assess common orthopedic problems radiographically.
  7. Present orthopedic patients in a precise, cogent fashion.
  8. Document an accurate and thorough orthopedic medical record.
  9. Identify the basic principles of trauma management.
  10. Under faculty or resident supervision, perform the following basic orthopedic procedures: wound closure, reductions, application of splints.

Method of Assessment

  • Standard Clinical 4wk Elective Evaluation - Honors/High Pass/Pass/Fail
  • Standard Clinical 2wk Elective Evaluation - Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

Additional Methods
The faculty will base their evaluation on:
1. Completeness, accuracy, and general quality of oral presentation and written documentation of history and physical and work-ups. Appraisal of oral presentations at conferences.
2. Technical skill.
3. Observation and assessment of interactions with professionals and patients.
4. Standard Clinical Evaluation Form will be reviewed with the student by the preceptor.

Course Director
Steven K Below, M.D.

Course Coordinator
Jennifer Young
jakyoung@uic.edu
309-655-6454

Location
SFMC/ CHM – 303 N William Kumpf Blvd, Peoria

Setting
Outpatient
Inpatient

Night Call
No

Laboratory
No

Weekends
No

House Staff
No

Number of Learners per Block
1

Duration
2 or 4 weeks

Who is this elective available to
M3s (in Phase 2)

Blocks Available
All except winter break.