Pediatric Orthopedics Elective
We offer a 4-week surgical subspecialty elective in pediatric orthopedics to 4th year medical students.
Objective
- Provide exposure to the nonsurgical and surgical evaluation and management of common pediatric orthopedic conditions, diseases and injuries
Description
- Participate in inpatient and outpatient orthopedic evaluation, management and care
- Gain exposure and experience in the outpatient setting to common pediatric orthopedic disorders and traumatic injuries
- Gain experience in the inpatient setting, ED and OR
- Participate in orthopedic surgery didactic residency conference schedule
- Night call/special requirements: Call taken with orthopedic surgery resident only by those medical students with an interest in pursuing a residency in orthopedic surgery
