Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine—M.D. Program 593 areas including retina, oculoplastics, cornea/refractive, glaucoma, neuro-ophthalmology, and uveitis. The clinic sees approximately 200 patients per day, and the faculty members perform approximately 250 surgeries per month. Students will have the opportunity to participate with faculty members in the exam room and observe in surgery. Students may also choose to observe in the clinical research department. This elective is valuable for students who will practice in diverse areas of medicine, providing them with the knowledge and skills needed to manage basic ophthalmic problems and to know when to refer to a specialist. Orthopaedic Surgery (Direct Patient Care) MDCQ 9046—Orthopaedic Surgery Elective (WPB VA) This elective at the West Palm Beach VA Medical Center is designed to provide broad-based exposure to general orthopaedics and spine surgery, with special emphasis on adult degenerative conditions of the joints, as well as the cervical and lumbar spine. During the rotation, the student will spend approximately 50 percent of the time in an office/clinical setting evaluating patients with a variety of spine and MSK pathology, and the rest of the time in the operating room gaining surgical experience and insight. Time distribution may vary based on the surgeon’s schedule. Surgical caseload will approach nearly 100 percent spine and peripheral nerve surgery. The elective will be under the direction of one surgeon. MDCQ 9050—Orthopaedic Surgery Elective (JFK) This elective at JFK Medical Center provides students with an opportunity for in-depth exploration of the field of orthopaedic surgery. The experience is geared for students who are considering a career in this specialty. Students will participate in operating room procedures, diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal pathology in the emergency room, evaluation and management of orthopaedic surgery inpatients, and possibly the evaluation and care of outpatients presenting in the ambulatory/clinic setting with musculoskeletal problems. Students may have exposure to residents in general surgery during the rotation and to students from other institutions. Pathology-Anatomic/ Pathology-Clinical (Direct Patient Care) MDCH 9058—Pathology Elective This four-week rotation will provide students with in-depth exposure to the functions of a pathology lab and the role of the pathologist in diagnosing disease. Students will be active members of the pathology department, engaging in clinical activities under the supervision of attending physicians and residents. This rotation may include exposure to physicians and health care professionals in other clinical departments. Pediatrics (Direct Patient Care) MDCP 9017—Ambulatory Pediatrics Elective This four-week elective provides students with exposure to all aspects of care for pediatric patients in the outpatient, primary care setting. Each student will be assigned to an outpatient, general pediatric practice and will work under the supervision of a faculty physician. Practices will be located in Miami-Dade and Broward counties. Students may indicate a preference regarding practice site. MDCP 9024—Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Elective This two- or four-week elective experience will allow motivated, fourth-year students to explore and experience the unique environment of a Level II neonatal intensive care unit, working under the supervision of attending physicians and nursing staff. Some clinical experiences in the normal newborn nursery will also be included, as well as a possible outpatient experience with a pediatric cardiologist. Common neonatal problems encountered may include prematurity, meconium aspiration, group B strep exposure, neonatal infections, neonatal abstinence syndrome, congenital heart disease, and hyperbilirubinemia. MDCP 9056—Pediatric Emergency Medicine Elective This four-week elective is designed to give students the opportunity to evaluate and manage the range of pediatric conditions that present to a busy, local emergency department (ED). Students will work under the direct supervision of pediatric emergency medicine faculty members and both emergency medicine and pediatric residents. They will be active members of the interdisciplinary team of health care providers who work in an ED and will gain exposure to the scope of practice of a pediatric emergency medicine physician. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (Direct Patient Care) MDCM 9042—Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Elective This elective is designed to provide the medical student with an introduction to the field of physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R), with emphasis on basic assessment and management options for common musculoskeletal disorders and neurological conditions affecting physical function. The rotation takes place mostly in the outpatient clinic setting, with opportunities to also learn in other settings, such as a nursing home or acute care hospital. Additionally, there is exposure to electrodiagnostic medicine and pain management. Pain management exposure may be increased if the student so desires. Students will have the opportunity to learn about other treatment modalities (including direct observation) for musculoskeletal pain, including physical therapy, acupuncture, and chiropractic maneuvers. Students will have exposure to residents from the Larkin Community Hospital PM&R residency program.
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