Elective Rotations

This Podiatric Office rotation is a four week training experience at the office of an affiliated preceptor during the third year. The overall goal of the experience is for the student to further develop the ability to perform a thorough podiatric history and physical, order and interpret common lab tests, and formulate a reasonable differential diagnosis and treatment plan for common podiatric pathologies. In addition, students will develop an enhanced understanding of practice management and professionalism through observation in a private practice setting.

Credits: 4

The Pedorthics, Bracing and Prosthetics rotation is a two week training experience at an outpatient orthotics and prosthetics clinic. The overall goal of the experience is for the student to develop fundamental skills in evaluating and managing patients with common orthotic and prosthetic needs. In addition, students will participate in the assessment and fitting of the patient for the appropriate medical devices needed to improve function.

Credits: 2

The Wound Care rotation is a four week training experience. The overall goal is for the student to develop fundamental skills in the evaluation and management of patients presenting with ulcerations. Students will have an opportunity to treat wounds in a variety of somatic locations resulting from various etiologies including diabetes, pressure, arterial disease, and venous disease. Students will enhance their ability to distinguish among various types of ulcers, select and apply wound dressings and topical agents, and employ various techniques of debridement.

Credits: 4

The rotation consists of a 4-week training experience. The overall goal of the experience is for the student to improve the skills of evaluation and management of patients with podiatric medical, biomechanical, and surgical disorders. In addition, students will enhance skills in documentation, history taking, interpretation of diagnostic tests and physical examination techniques.

Credits: 4

The International rotation is a two week training experience that may include both inpatient and outpatient settings and often takes place as a medical mission to underdeveloped nations. The overall goal of the experience is for the student to expand his or her awareness of public health needs and improve cultural competence while learning to provide medical care without all of the technological capacities typically available in the United States. Requires the approval of the University President, CHS Dean, and AZPod Associate Dean and Director.

Credits: 2