MS4 Catalog

Orthopedics

LOCATION: Charleston Area Medical Center, Charleston, West Virginia
PRECEPTORS: WVU Clinical Faculty
DURATION: 2 or 4 weeks
OFFERED: Continuously
MAXIMUM ENROLLMENT: 2 students
STATUS: Elective

Objectives

To become conversant with common orthopedic problems and skilled in evaluation and management of trauma presenting to the orthopedic service, in addition to other general orthopedic problems.

Methods to Achieve Objectives

  1. Examination of appropriate orthopedic patients upon admission and follow-up during the length of the selective period;
  2. Daily examination of orthopedic x-rays;
  3. Daily teaching rounds;
  4. Observation of office patients;
  5. Weekly orthopedic conference;
  6. Crippled children's clinic once monthly;
  7. Assisting in operating room, cast room, and emergency room.

Examination Procedures and Evaluation Criteria

Available in the department.

Pre-Rotation Instructions

WVU/Visiting Students -Contact 4th year Coordinator for preceptor information and time to report one week prior. (Visiting students must attend an Orientation before beginning rotations at CAMC; you will receive detailed Orientation information one week prior to your start date)