Course Type
Electives
Course Description
The student will be provided with the opportunity to become familiar with acute injuries, chronic conditions and
congenital deformities of the hand. They will learn to take a history and do a physical examination of the hand, as
well as assist in the conservative and surgical management of hand problems. The student will be expected to
attend rounds, clinics, surgery and conferences, both hand and general orthopedic conferences. All Students will
be required to take 2 nights of Ortho E.R. call with the PGY2 orthopedic residents over the 2 week rotation.
Availability During the Year
All year (Only students applying to Ortho approved from June-Oct)
Allow Visiting Students
Yes
Number of Students per Block
2
Course Director Contact Information
Seth Dodds, M.D.
orthoapp@med.miami.edu
orthoapp@med.miami.edu
Department Contact
Maria Cuadra
orthoapp@med.miami.edu
orthoapp@med.miami.edu
Phase 3 Liaison
Joyce Fernandez
jxf941@med.miami.edu
jxf941@med.miami.edu
