Orthopaedic Pathways

Catalog description

The pre-clinical student is given an introduction to the basics of Orthopaedic Surgical Science including basic surgical skills, principles and opportunities for career development. The course is a preceptorship with role-model orthopaedic surgeons to provide personalized instruction, teaching, and mentoring through experience in the clinic office, conferences, rounds, operating room (if applicable), and professional association. This elective is split into four subspecialties. Subspecialties include Foot and Ankle Surgery, Total Joint Surgery, Sports Medicine, and Shoulder/Elbow. Course may be repeated up to unlimited credit hours.