Course Type
ACE (Advanced Clinical Elective)
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-December)
Allow Visiting Students
No
Number of Students per Block
2
Course Director Contact Information
Giselle Hernandez, M.D. (orthoapp@med.miami.edu)
Department Contact
Maria Cuadra (orthoapp@med.miami.edu for clinical schedules)
Phase 3 Liaison
Vanessa Justiniano (vxj152@med.miami.edu for add/drop forms)
