Director: Nicholas Spellman, MD
Location: Baystate Medical Center, 759 Chestnut Street, Springfield, MA
Goals
This elective provides a custom designed experience in the field of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation based on the interests of the individual student. Students can elect for a broad exposure to the field, or concentrate in a specific area including outpatient, acute inpatient, subacute inpatient, trauma, and electromyography testing. This elective is recommended for students contemplating a career in physical medicine and Rehabilitation as well as those anticipating a career in primary care.
Objectives
The student will...
- strengthen neurological and musculoskeletal history and examination skills.
- examine patients, write notes and orders under the supervision of an attending.
- perform initial consults and follow-up in conjunction with an attending physician.
- develop an appreciation for the role that physical medicine and rehabilitation plays in the comprehensive management of disabled patients.
- be encouraged to give a brief (15 minute) presentation on a topic of interest.
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Course Number
ME-449
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Duration
4 weeks
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Average
Hours per Week
40
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Night Call/Weekends
No/No
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Capacity
1 student per Block
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Alternate Dates
Available
Yes, at the discretion of the Director
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Transportation
Required
Yes
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On-Campus Housing
Available on a first-come, first-served basis
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| Prerequisite: Successful completion of Medicine Clerkship. |
If you would like to apply for this elective, please refer to Application Process.