We offer many elective courses during the senior year to best serve each student’s individual needs and goals. Students with well-defined career goals and those who are still in the process of choosing a specific area to focus on have a wide assortment of electives to choose from. Most courses are two or four weeks in duration.
Students are also encouraged to approach faculty members for the development of unique courses.
| Department: | PM&R |
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| Course Number: | PMR-4990 |
| Course Name: | Physical Med & Rehabilitation |
| Instructors: | Dr. Sara Huss |
| Course Description: | Prerequisites: Successful completion of 3rd year. Course Description: This elective offers the participant an opportunity to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team. The student will learn the roles and contributions of a variety of allied health care professionals, including but not limited to physiatrists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech language pathologists, rehabilitation nurses, psychologists, and social workers. Working closely with the faculty, the student will learn to evaluate and manage patients who are disabled because of a variety of impairments which may be due to any of the following: cardiopulmonary disease, work or sports related injuries, joint and connective tissue disorders, musculo-skeletal disorders, neuromuscular disorders, pain issues, amputations, and brain disorders. The student will have an opportunity to work closely with the faculty and will gain both inpatient and outpatient experience in the field of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. There may be an option for a limited number of students in four- week rotations to do an inpatient rehabilitation at Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital in Schenectady, NY, in addition to two weeks in outpatient rehab at AMC. |
| Educational Objectives: | 1. Describe the basic neuro-musculoskeletal anatomy. 2. Identify common neuro-musculoskeletal pathology, e.g. carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonopathy, radiculophathy, and neuropathy. 3. Explain the team concept of functional rehabilitation. 4. Identify common functional impairments in patients with Cerebral Palsy. 5. Name the basic ortho-prosthetic and assistive devices commonly prescribed. 6. Describe and demonstrate physiatric procedures ranging from botulinum toxin injections, ultrasound, major extremity joints, as well as electromyography. 7. Demonstrate ability to perform a neuro-musculoskeletal history and physical. 8. Identify components required for wheelchair evaluation. |
| Types of Patients: | Inpatient and outpatient |
| Teaching Sessions /Conferences: | The student will attend the didactic teaching sessions on Wednesday afternoons. |
| Resources /Readings: | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Braddom (ed.); WB Saunders, Philadelphia |
| Evaluation Method(s): | Direct Observation, Conference Participation, Mid-Rotation Feedback |
| Contact Information: | Coordinator: Marcia Lamb, [email protected] |
| Period(s) Available: | 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10 |
| Available Length: | 2 weeks 4 weeks |
| Max Students: | 2 |
| Visiting Students: | Yes |