ACE: Introduction to PM&R

0 credits · School of Medicine

Hands-on exposure to the practice of physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R) with an emphasis on musculoskeletal and neurological rehabilitation is offered in this course. Students will have the opportunity to follow patients in the post-acute care and outpatient PM&R clinic settings. This course offers a broad exposure to patients with significant impairment and disability, including those with spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, stroke, amputations, and general debilitation. Students will be expected to participate in the evaluation and treatment of individuals who require intensive therapies to maximize their function and quality of life. The rotation is split with 2 weeks inpatient rehabilitation and 2 weeks of outpatient clinics which consists of a variety of clinics including pediatric rehabilitation, spine procedures, sports medicine clinics, EMG, cancer rehabilitation, and amputee medicine. [0]