Family Practice - Primary Care Sports Medicine

Catalog description

This course is intended for highly motivated students who have a strong interest in pursuing a career in sports medicine or orthopedics, as well as students who plan on going into a primary care discipline and would like to broaden their knowledge base before starting residency. The 4th year medical student will gain a hands-on experience working with Primary Care Sports Medicine physicians. The goal of the rotation is for students to practice the basic knowledge and skills to evaluate, diagnose, and manage common disorders seen in sports medicine. As part of the rotation the student will also spend a half day per week observing a sports medicine physical therapist. Each week the student will be expected to make a short, informal 5-minute oral presentation on a sports medicine topic selected by faculty. Depending on the time of year, the student may have the opportunity to assist a faculty member in providing coverage during a high school or other sporting event. Prerequisite: Students must have completed all required third-year clerkships to participate in this elective.