During this elective, three weeks will be spent on the adult service and one week on the children's service. The student will gain experience in the evaluation of office orthopaedic problems in the outpatient clinic and private orthopaedic offices. Subspecialty expertise is also available in hand, spine, rehabilitation and sports medicine and oncology.
Night call is required every third night in the emergency room with the resident on call.
Learn the important concepts of orthopaedic oncology and trauma. Observe in office. Assist in surgery. Complete case reports. Review topic oriented literature.