Electives - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

General Musculoskeletal Medicine

Elective Number: 3706 (arranged)

Rotation Supervisors: Dr. David Rubendall

Designated Signer: Christine Baer - UVA Musculoskeletal Bldg. Ste 240; 243-5631

Evaluation should be given to: Attending on service

Available: Periods 1-3 reserved for students with a career interest in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Duration: Maximum 8 weeks, Minimum 2 weeks

Report to: Dr. Rubendall

Time to Report: 8:00 am

Place to Report: PM & R Outpatient Clinic

Typical day: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Attendance: Attendance at elective activities is mandatory.

• Anyone who is ill or has a personal or family emergency must contact Student Affairs and the Attending on Service.
• Students are allowed to take off up to 1 day per week to interview between November 1 and February 1.
  • Specific days missed must be approved by the Attending on Service.

Number of students per rotation: 1 

Course Description: This course is a general musculoskeletal rotation with special emphasis on manual medicine/osteopathic manipulation; Worker’s Comp., and clinic-based non-spinal procedures.

Goals: Students will see a wide variety of musculoskeletal patients and develop a wide range of musculoskeletal skills. They will learn how to provide care for spinal patients, sports-related injuries and conditions requiring manual medicine. They will also obtain a general understanding of Worker’s Comp. patients.

 

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