Clinical Medicine Rotation: Orthopedics

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(Orthopedics):This clinical year course will enable the student to increase their knowledge and clinical skills in a focused clinical environment, Orthopedic Surgery. As a clinical practice course, it is designed to ensure students increase their medical knowledge of surgical etiquette, techniques, and patient candidacy for elective procedures through self-directed study. Clinical practice will be used to improve differential development, history taking, appropriate musculoskeletal physical examinations, appropriate diagnostic studies, alternative treatments, and surgical skills (including pre- and postoperative care) consistent with practice demands and within professional scope of care unique to orthopedic practice. Prerequisite: Acceptance to the Physician Associate Program. Co-requisites: PAS 672 , PAS 695 , PAS 673 , PAS 688 .