ORTHOPAEDICS

SPORTS MEDICINE

Location — Akron General Medical Center
Duration — 4 weeks
Number of Students — 1

Director(s) —
John L. Pinkowski, MD, Associate Clinical Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Medical Director of AGMC Sports Medicine and Physical Therapy
224 West Exchange Street, #440
Akron, Ohio 44302
1-330-344-1980

Teaching Faculty —
Todd Dawson, PT
Art McCreary, MA, ATC
John L. Pinkowski, MD, Associate Clinical Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Medical Director of Northeast Ohio Sports Medicine and Physical Therapy
Steven B. Lippitt, MD, Associate Clinical Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery

Objectives:

• To provide instruction in basic Sports Medicine knowledge and physical exam skills, with emphasis on musculoskeletal injuries.
• To stimulate interest in the study of various topics related to Sports Medicine.
• To understand the rehabilitation principles involved in Sports Medicine.
• To introduce student to the principles of athletic conditioning and exercise response.

Description:

• Observe office hours.
• Assist in surgery on cases deemed appropriate.
• Provide end-of-term oral report (5 - 10 minutes) on Sports Medicine topic.
• Typical daily schedule: Four weeks devoted to Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, including office work and hospital-based surgical care.
• Attendance at athletic events and other institute-based events is mandatory.