Podiatric Surgery Clerkship

Catalog description

This course is a 13-week clinical rotation which provides the student with exposure to and experience in treating pathology of the foot and ankle. During the rotation, the student will also observe surgical procedures with saw bones, A-O fixation and participate in operating room setup, O.R. protocol and sterile technique. The student will also participate in weekly journal clubs and review articles of a surgical nature that reinforce the principles of evidence-based medicine. The student will also gain some practical experience in suturing and surgical procedures in the anatomy lab. Prerequisites: Completion of second year curriculum; enrollment in Semester V didactic coursework