MDT 8600D Intro to Orthopaedic Trauma 15-16

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Feb 17, 2015

Any interested student MUST email Ann Joyce prior to the elective to receive TGH instructions at least 60 days in advance of the elective


This elective is designed to introduce 3rd year medical students to the subspecialty of orthopaedic trauma and fracture care.  Under the supervision of clinical faculty, fellows and residents, the medical students will have the opportunity to practice orthopaedic trauma in a Level 1 Trauma Center.  TGH’s orthopedic trauma program has received disease-specific certification from The Joint Commission. This elective will provide students with a better understanding of orthopaedic practice, improvement measurement plans, patient education, research, and how clinical staff from different medical disciplines work together for the benefit of the patient.

Objectives

  1. Evaluate patients with traumatic musculoskeletal injuries.
  2. Observe the reattachment of severed limbs or digits.
  3. Observe the repair of traumatic upper/lower extremity fractures.
  4. Learn the principles of fracture reduction and cast application.

Evaluation

 

The student will see patients at Tampa General Hospital on the in-patient wards, intensive care unit, and emergency department. Students will participate in twice-weekly sub-specialty fracture conferences during their elective rotation. 

Upon completion of this elective, the student should understand the principals of orthopaedic trauma management.  The student will be evaluated by the trauma attending, H. Claude Sagi at the end of the elective.