SURG 9541 Orthopedic Surgery UTRGV Cameron
The orthopedic surgery elective in Cameron County is designed to provide a broad exposure to clinical experiences that provide opportunities for 4th year medical students to actively participate in the medical and operative management of adult orthopedic patients. During this rotation students will gain experience in the treatment of acute and chronic muscular-skeletal injuries. Students also gain exposure to treating both the common and complex disorders presenting to the orthopedic surgery office. They will be exposed to disorders of the hand and upper extremities, trauma, joint disorders and joint replacements. Orthopedic experiences are intended to improve students’ clinical patient management skills in both conservative care and the appropriate progression to operative intervention. Students are expected to round on all inpatients when they have participated in their clinical care. Students are expected to round on their patients and present pertinent information to the attending physician. Primary locations for the Orthopedic Surgery UTRGV Cameron course is in Weslaco, Harlingen and surrounding area
Prerequisite: Successful completion of MS3 surgical clerkship, SURG 9110.
Offered
As scheduled