SUR 45080 - Introduction to Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Cr Hrs: 3, 6
Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks

This is a face to face clinical rotation. The student should function with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in several of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. Students who complete this rotation have expanded their knowledge of the musculoskeletal system and the central and peripheral nervous systems. Students will develop a beginning level of competence in management of patients with disability through exposure to an academic rehabilitation practice. This will include rehabilitative history, examination, and exposure to rehabilitation in several settings. Students will develop skills in management of complex wounds. The students will have some responsibility for about 4-6 patients per week. By the latter part of the rotation, students will examine patients, take a rehabilitative history, and work with the attending physiatrist to develop a rehabilitative plan. They will be able to follow their patients through therapy in the inpatient setting. Students will monitor their patients and directly report to the attending physician. Students will work closely with the attending faculty and work directly with Dr. Hecht Tuesdays through Thursdays. Practice settings and locations include Consultations at UT Hospital, on Wednesdays the Wound Center at UT Hospital Medical Office Building E, and on Tuesdays and Thursdays doing Rehabilitation Medicine Consults at an affiliated Skilled Nursing Facility with a rehabilitation unit. The attending physiatrist is a member of the Surgery department and attends Surgery Grand Rounds on Thursdays. Students will have weekends free to study and enjoy the Knoxville area.

Grade Mode: Standard

Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective
Location offered: Knoxville
Hospital: University of Tennessee Medical Center-Knoxville
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of SUR-30000

Term offered: Fall, Spring

Fall - Instructor of Record: Jeffrey S. Hecht - jhecht@tennessee.edu - 865-209-6089
Spring - Instructor of Record: Jeffrey S. Hecht - jhecht@tennessee.edu -865-209-6089
Course Coordinator: Rachel Roberts - rroberts1@utmck.edu - 865-305-9294

Prior Authorization: No - However, a CV may be requested prior to the start date. In addition, to ensure the rotation best fits your needs call or text Dr. Hecht (865-209-6089) prior to the start of the rotation,” and description
Blocks Not Offered: None
Off-cycle timing allowed: Negotiable
Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation