Musc 250 (iTuro)

Musculoskeletal 250 Integrated Clinical Clerkship in the Musculoskeletal System

I.    Course Description:  Rotation in the Orthopedics, Rehabilitation Medicine and Rheumatology Clinics with supervised participation in the diagnosis, management and prevention of common musculoskeletal conditions emphasizing the interdisciplinary approach.

II. Introduction : This is a two week exposure to diseases of the musculoskeletal system commonly seen in the out patient clinics or the ambulatory setting.  The course will be facilitated by faculty of 3 departments, namely, the Department of Medicine through the Section of Rheumatology, Department of Orthopedics and the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine.  The course will provide   plenary lectures, panel discussion, lay fora  as well as actual patient care in the out patient department.