Course Type
Electives
Course Description
The student will participate in the management of traumatic injuries of the musculoskeletal system, excluding hand, and spine. The participation will be directed to acquiring an adequate history and physical examination and management of trauma through conservative and surgical approaches. The student will be asked to assist in the operating room to learn surgical skills, how to set up traction and to do closed reductions with cast applications.
Availability During the Year
All year (only students applying to Ortho approved from June-Oct)
Allow Visiting Students
Yes
Number of Students per Block
3
Course Director Contact Information
Giselle Hernandez, 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

