Internal Medicine - Phys Medicne&Rehab

Catalog description

The student should develop a working knowledge of the physiatric evaluation, including manual muscle testing, examination of joints, neurologic evaluation, evaluation of functional level. The student should achieve a basic familiarity with neuromuscular diseases, CVA, joint problems, amputee management, head injury, and spinal cord injuries, as well as the rehabilitation goals and therapies as applied to the above. The student will be involved in the initial evaluation and diagnostic workup of selected patients, including EMG's, X-rays, scans, lab tests, as well as the physical examination with emphasis on the physiatric evaluation. There will be student involvement in the management of patient progress. The student will participate in inpatient rounds, consultations, and outpatient evaluations. He/she is expected to be a participating member of the rehabilitation team and to work closely with the nurses, therapists, and physicians. The students will be evaluated on the basis of their clinical skills, knowledge of the interest in the field, rapport with patients, and participation as a member of the rehabilitation team. Clinical ward performance = 100% of grade. Prerequisite: INMD 975.