Rotation Descriptions

These Podiatric Basic Skills rotations are clinical training experiences that span three quarters during the second year. Their purpose is to help each student to develop fundamental clinical skills in preparation for full time clinical rotations during the third year. Training experiences include refresher skills labs and hands on patient care at a variety of different clinical settings.

Prerequisites

PMED 1617 Podiatric Basic Skills A: 1 credit
PMED 1617 Podiatric Basic Skills B: 0.5 credit
PMED 1617 Podiatric Basic Skills C: 0.5 credit

The Radiology experience is a two week workshop presented by radiologists, orthopedists and sub-specialists in internal medicine. Learning methodologies include extensive laboratory practice in the interpretation of images plus student presentations. The goal of this experience is to familiarize the student with clinical correlations of imaging abnormalities and indications for appropriate consultations. In addition, students will develop a broader understanding of various imaging modalities including plain radiograph, MRI, CT scans, bone scans, ultrasound and densitometry.

Credits: 2

The Dermatology rotation is a four week training experience at an outpatient dermatology clinic. The overall goal of the experience is for the student to develop fundamental skills in evaluating and managing patients with common dermatologic pathologies. In addition, students will learn diagnostic and treatment modalities related to the treatment of various dermatologic conditions.

Credits: 4

The Endocrinology rotation is a four week training experience in an outpatient endocrinology clinic. The overall goal of the experience is for the student to develop fundamental skills in evaluating and managing patients with endocrinologic disorders including diabetes, osteoporosis, thyroid disorders, and disorders of the pituitary and adrenal glands. Under the supervision of endocrinologists, students will augment their ability to examine the endocrine patient, order and interpret tests, and participate in the treatment of the endocrine patient.

Credits: 4

The Podiatric Medicine CORE rotations consist of three 1-month training experiences in podiatric medicine, biomechanics and surgery (A, B, C). In collaboration with the Office of Clinical Education, students play a role in selecting the location of this rotation. The training experiences take place at established podiatric student training programs nationwide. The overall goal of the rotation is to enhance skills of diagnosis and management of podiatric patients. In addition, students will improve skills in documentation, history taking, interpretation of diagnostic tests and physical examination techniques.

Credits: 4 credits each rotation

The Surgery rotation is a four week training experience on a surgical service, i.e., orthopedics, vascular, general or plastics. The overall goal of the experience is for the student to develop fundamental skills in evaluating and managing patients with non-podiatric pathologies that warrant surgical intervention. Students will utilize diagnostic and treatment modalities throughout the peri-operative period.

Credits: 4

The rotation consists of four 4-week training experiences at affiliated training programs involving both an ambulatory and a hospital based component. 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 credits each rotation