ORTHOPAEDICS

ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY

Location — Akron General Medical Center
Duration — 4 weeks
Number of Students — 3

Director(s) —
Mark C. Leeson, MD, Chairman, Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
Gregory A Vrabec, MD, Director, Resident Education
224 W. Exchange St. Suite 430
Akron, Ohio 44302
1-330-344-6055

Teaching Faculty —
Mark C. Leeson, MD, Chairman, Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
Gregory A. Vrabec, Director, Resident Education

Objectives:

• To understand the basic structure and function of the musculoskeletal system.
• To gain a basic understanding of the speciality of orthopaedic surgery.

Description:

• Gain skill in history and physical examination of the musculoskeletal system.
• Assist in orthopaedic operations.
• Participate in ward rounds with orthopaedic residents and attending.
• Attend orthopaedic conferences.
• Participate in a reading program under supervision.
• Gain an understanding of trauma in the Emergency Department.
• Attend clinic and specialty office with orthopaedic faculty.