Pediatric Outpatient Orthopedics Externship

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Students will develop history and physical exam skills related to musculoskeletal disorders in children and adolescents. They will also learn fundamentals of evaluating and manging pediatric patients with congenital and acquired muscular-skeletal disorders and injuries. Students will round on inpatient ward as needed; complete history and physical examinations in clinic and office setting; present and discuss cases with attending physicians on an ongoing bases; and will work in clinic 30-40 hours per week with approximately 6 hours per week in the OR. Prerequisite(s): GMED 5000 >= C Contact Hours: 50 to 60 Repeatability: May not be repeated for credit. Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia Schedule Type (Primary): Internship/Practicum Click here for the Schedule of Classes.