Orthopaedic Sports Medicine

4 credits · School of Medicine

This elective is ideal for students interested in orthopaedic surgery, but also relevant to occupational medicine, and rehabilitation. Students participate in clinic and operating room. They learn about anatomy, pathology, physical exam, and treatment of a wide range of musculoskeletal presentations in patients from young to old, including athletes. Attendance at educational conferences is required. Students are also encouraged to participate in school physicals and game coverage to gain a full experience. For more information or permission number to enroll, please email dukeorthogme@dm.duke.edu. Permission required. Credit: 4; Enrollment max: 1. Prerequisite: Ortho 429C. Kendall Bradley, MD; Ned Amendola, MD; Oke Anakwenze, MD; Jonathan Dickens, MD; Richard Mather, MD and Alison P. Toth, MD