Clinical Orthopedics
Adult

Goals:
This elective is mainly an outpatient experience where emphasis is placed on history taking, diagnosis and fracture management. The student should learn:

1. Musculoskeletal assessment of injured/diseased patients (50%)
2. Fracture treatment (plaster skills) (40%)
3. Patient care on wards (minimal) (10%)

Content:

1. Attendance at all weekly teaching rounds.
2. Three to four OPD clinics per week.
3. Time spent with orthopedic technician and residents on casting and suture techniques.

Availability: All periods throughout the year.

To arrange this elective, please contact:
Electives_Administrator@umanitoba.ca