Orthopaedic Surgery (ORTHO SURG)

Course List

ORTHO SURG 130.01  CIEx - Orthopaedic Surgery/Sports Medicine Elective  (3 Units)  

Offered In: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer  

Instructor(s): Drew Lansdown

Instructor(s): Drew Lansdown

Prerequisite(s): None  
Restrictions: Medical Students in Foundations 2  
Activities: Clinical  

This is a Bridges Curriculum Clinical Immersive Experience (CIEx), which provide medical students in Foundations 2 opportunities to broaden and enhance their professional development in health care settings different from those of their core clerkships. The goal of this 2 week sports medicine elective is to educate students in the comprehensive evaluation, pre-operative, surgical, and post-operative treatment as well as non-operative treatment of orthopedic injuries and related diseases.

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  • School: Medicine
  • Department: Orthopaedic Surgery
  • May the student choose the instructor for this course? No
  • Does enrollment in this course require instructor approval? No
  • Course Grading Convention: P/NP (Pass/Not Pass) or S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
  • Graduate Division course: No
  • Is this a web-based online course? No
  • Is this an Interprofessional Education (IPE) course? No
  • May students in the Graduate Division (i.e. pursuing Master or PhD) enroll in this course? No
  • Repeat course for credit? No
School: Medicine
Department: Orthopaedic Surgery
May the student choose the instructor for this course? No
Does enrollment in this course require instructor approval? No
Course Grading Convention: P/NP (Pass/Not Pass) or S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
Graduate Division course: No
Is this a web-based online course? No
Is this an Interprofessional Education (IPE) course? No
May students in the Graduate Division (i.e. pursuing Master or PhD) enroll in this course? No
Repeat course for credit? No

ORTHO SURG 130.05  CIEx - Orthopaedic Surgery Selective  (3 Units)  

Offered In: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer  

Instructor(s): Nicole Schroeder

Prerequisite(s): None  
Restrictions: 3rd-year medical (MD) students in good academic standing.  
Activities: Clinical  

Two-week elective providing exposure to history and physical examination and treatment of patients on inpatient and outpatient services. Assistance in surgery and the use of treatment modalities is required. Clinical demonstrations, seminars and conferences form the basic for didactic instruction. Students will be assigned to services based on attending availability (and student preference if available).

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  • School: Medicine
  • Department: Orthopaedic Surgery
  • May the student choose the instructor for this course? No
  • Does enrollment in this course require instructor approval? No
  • Course Grading Convention: P/NP (Pass/Not Pass) or S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
  • Graduate Division course: No
  • Is this a web-based online course? No
  • Is this an Interprofessional Education (IPE) course? No
  • May students in the Graduate Division (i.e. pursuing Master or PhD) enroll in this course? No
  • Repeat course for credit? No
School: Medicine
Department: Orthopaedic Surgery
May the student choose the instructor for this course? No
Does enrollment in this course require instructor approval? No
Course Grading Convention: P/NP (Pass/Not Pass) or S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
Graduate Division course: No
Is this a web-based online course? No
Is this an Interprofessional Education (IPE) course? No
May students in the Graduate Division (i.e. pursuing Master or PhD) enroll in this course? No
Repeat course for credit? No

ORTHO SURG 130.10  CIEx - Introduction to Orthopaedic Hand Surgery - Fresno  (3 Units)  

Offered In: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer  

Instructor(s): Lucas Seiler

Instructor(s): Lucas Seiler

Prerequisite(s): Completion of Surgery Core Clerkship  
Restrictions: None  
Activities: Lecture, Clinical, Project  

This two-week elective will provide exposure to history and physical taking skills and treatment of patients on inpatient and outpatient orthopaedic and hand surgery services. Assistance in surgery and the use of treatment modalities is required. Clinical demonstrations, seminars and conferences form the basis for didactic instruction.

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  • School: Medicine
  • Department: Orthopaedic Surgery
  • May the student choose the instructor for this course? No
  • Does enrollment in this course require instructor approval? No
  • Course Grading Convention: P/NP (Pass/Not Pass) or S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
  • Graduate Division course: No
  • Is this a web-based online course? No
  • Is this an Interprofessional Education (IPE) course? No
  • May students in the Graduate Division (i.e. pursuing Master or PhD) enroll in this course? No
  • Repeat course for credit? No
School: Medicine
Department: Orthopaedic Surgery
May the student choose the instructor for this course? No
Does enrollment in this course require instructor approval? No
Course Grading Convention: P/NP (Pass/Not Pass) or S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
Graduate Division course: No
Is this a web-based online course? No
Is this an Interprofessional Education (IPE) course? No
May students in the Graduate Division (i.e. pursuing Master or PhD) enroll in this course? No
Repeat course for credit? No

ORTHO SURG 140.01A  Orthopaedic Surgery Clinical Clerkship  (5-6 Units)  

Offered In: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer  

Instructor(s): Nicole Schroeder

Prerequisite(s): N/A  
Restrictions: N/A  
Activities: Lecture, Clinical  

A 4-wk orthopedic surgery sub-internship. Students assigned to an available subspecialty at a UC/ZSFGH/VAMC site (inquire for subspecialty availability with course coordinator). Students receive instruction and experience in examination and treatment of patients with orthopedic conditions through clinical and operative exposure. Clinical demonstrations, seminars, and conferences form the basis for didactic instruction. A 10-minute case presentation to faculty and residents is required in summer.

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  • School: Medicine
  • Department: Orthopaedic Surgery
  • May the student choose the instructor for this course? No
  • Does enrollment in this course require instructor approval? No
  • Course Grading Convention: P/NP (Pass/Not Pass) or S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
  • Graduate Division course: No
  • Is this a web-based online course? No
  • Is this an Interprofessional Education (IPE) course? No
  • May students in the Graduate Division (i.e. pursuing Master or PhD) enroll in this course? No
  • Repeat course for credit? No
School: Medicine
Department: Orthopaedic Surgery
May the student choose the instructor for this course? No
Does enrollment in this course require instructor approval? No
Course Grading Convention: P/NP (Pass/Not Pass) or S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
Graduate Division course: No
Is this a web-based online course? No
Is this an Interprofessional Education (IPE) course? No
May students in the Graduate Division (i.e. pursuing Master or PhD) enroll in this course? No
Repeat course for credit? No

ORTHO SURG 140.01C  Orthopaedic Surgery Clinical Clerkship - Pediatrics  (5-6 Units)  

Offered In: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer  

Instructor(s): Ishaan SwarupIshaan Swarup also teaches: ORTHO SURG 140.05

Instructor(s): Ishaan Swarup

Prerequisite(s): N/A  
Restrictions: N/A  
Activities: Lecture, Clinical  

A 4-wk orthopedic surgery sub-internship. Students are assigned to pediatric orthopedic services at the Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland (inquire with course coordinator). Students receive instruction and experience in examination and treatment of patients with orthopedic conditions through clinical and operative exposure. Clinical demonstrations, seminars, & conferences form the basis for didactic instruction. A 10-minute case presentation to faculty and residents is required in summer.

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  • School: Medicine
  • Department: Orthopaedic Surgery
  • May the student choose the instructor for this course? No
  • Does enrollment in this course require instructor approval? No
  • Course Grading Convention: P/NP (Pass/Not Pass) or S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
  • Graduate Division course: No
  • Is this a web-based online course? No
  • Is this an Interprofessional Education (IPE) course? No
  • May students in the Graduate Division (i.e. pursuing Master or PhD) enroll in this course? No
  • Repeat course for credit? No
School: Medicine
Department: Orthopaedic Surgery
May the student choose the instructor for this course? No
Does enrollment in this course require instructor approval? No
Course Grading Convention: P/NP (Pass/Not Pass) or S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
Graduate Division course: No
Is this a web-based online course? No
Is this an Interprofessional Education (IPE) course? No
May students in the Graduate Division (i.e. pursuing Master or PhD) enroll in this course? No
Repeat course for credit? No

ORTHO SURG 140.02A  Off-Campus Clerkship  (3-6 Units)  

Offered In: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer  

Instructor(s): Nicole Schroeder

Prerequisite(s): SURGERY 110 and SURGERY 111  
Restrictions: Must complete 4 weeks. Must be taught/instructed by orthopaedic surgery faculty attending. Must apply through VSAS. Approval for the course is approved by the instructor of record.  
Activities: Clinical  

Orthopaedic surgery clinical clerkships are offered in off-campus hospitals approved by the instructor of record for the course and the dean.

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  • School: Medicine
  • Department: Orthopaedic Surgery
  • May the student choose the instructor for this course? No
  • Does enrollment in this course require instructor approval? No
  • Course Grading Convention: P/NP (Pass/Not Pass) or S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
  • Graduate Division course: No
  • Is this a web-based online course? No
  • Is this an Interprofessional Education (IPE) course? No
  • May students in the Graduate Division (i.e. pursuing Master or PhD) enroll in this course? No
  • Repeat course for credit? Yes
School: Medicine
Department: Orthopaedic Surgery
May the student choose the instructor for this course? No
Does enrollment in this course require instructor approval? No
Course Grading Convention: P/NP (Pass/Not Pass) or S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
Graduate Division course: No
Is this a web-based online course? No
Is this an Interprofessional Education (IPE) course? No
May students in the Graduate Division (i.e. pursuing Master or PhD) enroll in this course? No
Repeat course for credit? Yes

ORTHO SURG 140.02B  Off-Campus Clerkship  (3-6 Units)  

Offered In: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer  

Instructor(s): Nicole Schroeder

Prerequisite(s): SURGERY 110  
Restrictions: Must complete 4 weeks. Must be taught/instructed by orthopaedic surgery faculty attending. Must apply through VSAS. Approval for the course is approved by the instructor of record.  
Activities: Clinical  

Orthopaedic surgery clinical clerkships are offered in off-campus hospitals approved by the instructor of record for the course and the dean.

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  • School: Medicine
  • Department: Orthopaedic Surgery
  • May the student choose the instructor for this course? No
  • Does enrollment in this course require instructor approval? No
  • Course Grading Convention: P/NP (Pass/Not Pass) or S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
  • Graduate Division course: No
  • Is this a web-based online course? No
  • Is this an Interprofessional Education (IPE) course? No
  • May students in the Graduate Division (i.e. pursuing Master or PhD) enroll in this course? No
  • Repeat course for credit? Yes
School: Medicine
Department: Orthopaedic Surgery
May the student choose the instructor for this course? No
Does enrollment in this course require instructor approval? No
Course Grading Convention: P/NP (Pass/Not Pass) or S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
Graduate Division course: No
Is this a web-based online course? No
Is this an Interprofessional Education (IPE) course? No
May students in the Graduate Division (i.e. pursuing Master or PhD) enroll in this course? No
Repeat course for credit? Yes

ORTHO SURG 140.05  Orthopaedic Surgery Selective  (1.5-3 Units)  

Offered In: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer  

Instructor(s): Nicole Schroeder, Ishaan Swarup

Prerequisite(s): 4th year in good academic standing  
Restrictions: None  
Activities: Lecture, Clinical  

Two-week elective providing exposure to history and physical examination and treatment of patients on inpatient and outpatient services. Assistance in surgery and the use of treatment modalities is required. Clinical demonstrations, seminars and conferences form the basic for didactic instruction. Students will be assigned to services based on their preferences for sub-specialty and attending availability (contact course coordinator).

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  • School: Medicine
  • Department: Orthopaedic Surgery
  • May the student choose the instructor for this course? No
  • Does enrollment in this course require instructor approval? No
  • Course Grading Convention: P/NP (Pass/Not Pass) or S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
  • Graduate Division course: No
  • Is this a web-based online course? No
  • Is this an Interprofessional Education (IPE) course? No
  • May students in the Graduate Division (i.e. pursuing Master or PhD) enroll in this course? No
  • Repeat course for credit? Yes
School: Medicine
Department: Orthopaedic Surgery
May the student choose the instructor for this course? No
Does enrollment in this course require instructor approval? No
Course Grading Convention: P/NP (Pass/Not Pass) or S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
Graduate Division course: No
Is this a web-based online course? No
Is this an Interprofessional Education (IPE) course? No
May students in the Graduate Division (i.e. pursuing Master or PhD) enroll in this course? No
Repeat course for credit? Yes

ORTHO SURG 140.07  Advanced Orthopaedic Surgery - Fresno  (6 Units)  

Offered In: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer  

Instructor(s): Armen Martirosian

Instructor(s): Armen Martirosian

Prerequisite(s): SURGERY 110  
Restrictions: None  
Activities: Lecture, Clinical, Independent Study  

Students receive instruction and experience in the examination and treatment of patients on the inpatient and outpatient services, including the viewing and interpretation of radiographic studies.

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  • School: Medicine
  • Department: Orthopaedic Surgery
  • May the student choose the instructor for this course? No
  • Does enrollment in this course require instructor approval? Yes
  • Course Grading Convention: Letter Grade, P/NP (Pass/Not Pass) or S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
  • Graduate Division course: No
  • Is this a web-based online course? No
  • Is this an Interprofessional Education (IPE) course? No
  • May students in the Graduate Division (i.e. pursuing Master or PhD) enroll in this course? No
  • Repeat course for credit? No
School: Medicine
Department: Orthopaedic Surgery
May the student choose the instructor for this course? No
Does enrollment in this course require instructor approval? Yes
Course Grading Convention: Letter Grade, P/NP (Pass/Not Pass) or S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
Graduate Division course: No
Is this a web-based online course? No
Is this an Interprofessional Education (IPE) course? No
May students in the Graduate Division (i.e. pursuing Master or PhD) enroll in this course? No
Repeat course for credit? No

ORTHO SURG 140.08A  Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Clinical Clerkship  (6 Units)  

Offered In: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer  

Instructor(s): Patricia ZhengPatricia Zheng also teaches: ORTHO SURG 140.08B, Masato NagaoMasato Nagao also teaches: ORTHO SURG 140.08B, Matthew GaribaldiMatthew Garibaldi also teaches: ORTHO SURG 140.08B, Sibel DevirenSibel Deviren also teaches: ORTHO SURG 140.08B

Instructor(s): Patricia Zheng, Masato Nagao, Matthew Garibaldi, Sibel Deviren

Prerequisite(s): This rotation is ideally suited for 3rd and 4th year medical students with experience in direct patient care.  
Restrictions: This rotation is ideally suited for 3rd and 4th year medical students with experience in direct patient care.  
Activities: Lecture, Clinical  

This elective offers students experience in the field of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R). Students will be exposed to patients with functional impairments due to a wide variety of illnesses and injuries in both the inpatient and outpatient settings. Students will become proficient in the neuromusculoskeletal examination and develop skills to lead an interdisciplinary team in the rehabilitation management of patients with disabling conditions.

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  • School: Medicine
  • Department: Orthopaedic Surgery
  • May the student choose the instructor for this course? No
  • Does enrollment in this course require instructor approval? Yes
  • Course Grading Convention: P/NP (Pass/Not Pass) or S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
  • Graduate Division course: No
  • Is this a web-based online course? No
  • Is this an Interprofessional Education (IPE) course? No
  • May students in the Graduate Division (i.e. pursuing Master or PhD) enroll in this course? No
  • Repeat course for credit? No
School: Medicine
Department: Orthopaedic Surgery
May the student choose the instructor for this course? No
Does enrollment in this course require instructor approval? Yes
Course Grading Convention: P/NP (Pass/Not Pass) or S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
Graduate Division course: No
Is this a web-based online course? No
Is this an Interprofessional Education (IPE) course? No
May students in the Graduate Division (i.e. pursuing Master or PhD) enroll in this course? No
Repeat course for credit? No

ORTHO SURG 140.08B  Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Clinical Elective  (3 Units)  

Offered In: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer  

Instructor(s): Patricia ZhengPatricia Zheng also teaches: ORTHO SURG 140.08A, Masato NagaoMasato Nagao also teaches: ORTHO SURG 140.08A, Matthew GaribaldiMatthew Garibaldi also teaches: ORTHO SURG 140.08A, Sibel DevirenSibel Deviren also teaches: ORTHO SURG 140.08A

Instructor(s): Patricia Zheng, Masato Nagao, Matthew Garibaldi, Sibel Deviren

Prerequisite(s): This rotation is ideally suited for 3rd- and 4th-year medical students with experience in direct patient care.  
Restrictions: None.  
Activities: Lecture, Clinical  

This elective offers students experience in the field of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R). Students will be exposed to patients with functional impairments due to a wide variety of illnesses and injuries in both the inpatient and outpatient settings. Students will become proficient in the neuromusculoskeletal examination and develop skills to lead an interdisciplinary team in the rehabilitation management of patients with disabling conditions.

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  • School: Medicine
  • Department: Orthopaedic Surgery
  • May the student choose the instructor for this course? No
  • Does enrollment in this course require instructor approval? Yes
  • Course Grading Convention: P/NP (Pass/Not Pass) or S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
  • Graduate Division course: No
  • Is this a web-based online course? No
  • Is this an Interprofessional Education (IPE) course? No
  • May students in the Graduate Division (i.e. pursuing Master or PhD) enroll in this course? No
  • Repeat course for credit? No
School: Medicine
Department: Orthopaedic Surgery
May the student choose the instructor for this course? No
Does enrollment in this course require instructor approval? Yes
Course Grading Convention: P/NP (Pass/Not Pass) or S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
Graduate Division course: No
Is this a web-based online course? No
Is this an Interprofessional Education (IPE) course? No
May students in the Graduate Division (i.e. pursuing Master or PhD) enroll in this course? No
Repeat course for credit? No

ORTHO SURG 150.01  Research in Orthopaedic Surgery  (3-18 Units)  

Offered In: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer  

Instructor(s): Nicole Schroeder

Prerequisite(s): Consent of faculty member in charge of students research project and approval of third- and fourth-year coordinator. SURGERY 110  
Restrictions: Consent of faculty member in charge of students research project and approval of third- and fourth-year coordinator.  
Activities: Fieldwork, Project, Lab science  

Students continue previously initiated research projects under the guidance of faculty members.

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  • School: Medicine
  • Department: Orthopaedic Surgery
  • May the student choose the instructor for this course? No
  • Does enrollment in this course require instructor approval? No
  • Course Grading Convention: P/NP (Pass/Not Pass) or S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
  • Graduate Division course: No
  • Is this a web-based online course? No
  • Is this an Interprofessional Education (IPE) course? No
  • May students in the Graduate Division (i.e. pursuing Master or PhD) enroll in this course? No
  • Repeat course for credit? Yes
School: Medicine
Department: Orthopaedic Surgery
May the student choose the instructor for this course? No
Does enrollment in this course require instructor approval? No
Course Grading Convention: P/NP (Pass/Not Pass) or S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
Graduate Division course: No
Is this a web-based online course? No
Is this an Interprofessional Education (IPE) course? No
May students in the Graduate Division (i.e. pursuing Master or PhD) enroll in this course? No
Repeat course for credit? Yes

ORTHO SURG 160.01  Introduction to Clinical Orthopaedics & Anatomy  (1 Units)  

Offered In: Fall  

Instructor(s): Nicole Schroeder

Prerequisite(s): None  
Restrictions: None  
Activities: Lecture  

For MS1 & MS2 students. This course offers exposure to the anatomy lab and dedicated musculoskeletal anatomy dissections from orthopedic surgeons. Students who complete the course will be able to identify common musculoskeletal conditions of the hip, knee, shoulder/elbow, wrist/hand and spine; learn basic physical examination skills related to specific musculoskeletal conditions, and identify pertinent surgical anatomy related to musculoskeletal pathology and surgical treatment of disease.

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  • School: Medicine
  • Department: Orthopaedic Surgery
  • May the student choose the instructor for this course? No
  • Does enrollment in this course require instructor approval? No
  • Course Grading Convention: P/NP (Pass/Not Pass) or S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
  • Graduate Division course: No
  • Is this a web-based online course? No
  • Is this an Interprofessional Education (IPE) course? No
  • May students in the Graduate Division (i.e. pursuing Master or PhD) enroll in this course? Yes
  • Repeat course for credit? No
School: Medicine
Department: Orthopaedic Surgery
May the student choose the instructor for this course? No
Does enrollment in this course require instructor approval? No
Course Grading Convention: P/NP (Pass/Not Pass) or S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
Graduate Division course: No
Is this a web-based online course? No
Is this an Interprofessional Education (IPE) course? No
May students in the Graduate Division (i.e. pursuing Master or PhD) enroll in this course? Yes
Repeat course for credit? No

ORTHO SURG 160.04  Orthopaedic Surgical Skills and OR Assist Elective  (1 Units)  

Offered In: Spring  

Instructor(s): Nicole Schroeder

Prerequisite(s): None  
Restrictions: None  
Activities: Lecture, Clinical  

Medical students will have the opportunity to learn about orthopaedic surgical skills and techniques — suturing, plating a long bone fracture, using a bone saw, etc. — and assist ortho faculty in the operating room and clinic. Students will attend two surgical skills labs where they will learn how to use orthopaedic surgical instruments and repair a long-bone fracture. Students will also be able to develop mentoring relationships with orthopaedic faculty through the OR Assist Mentor Match.

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  • School: Medicine
  • Department: Orthopaedic Surgery
  • May the student choose the instructor for this course? No
  • Does enrollment in this course require instructor approval? No
  • Course Grading Convention: P/NP (Pass/Not Pass) or S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
  • Graduate Division course: No
  • Is this a web-based online course? No
  • Is this an Interprofessional Education (IPE) course? No
  • May students in the Graduate Division (i.e. pursuing Master or PhD) enroll in this course? No
  • Repeat course for credit? No
School: Medicine
Department: Orthopaedic Surgery
May the student choose the instructor for this course? No
Does enrollment in this course require instructor approval? No
Course Grading Convention: P/NP (Pass/Not Pass) or S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
Graduate Division course: No
Is this a web-based online course? No
Is this an Interprofessional Education (IPE) course? No
May students in the Graduate Division (i.e. pursuing Master or PhD) enroll in this course? No
Repeat course for credit? No

ORTHO SURG 160.08  Introduction to Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R)  (1 Units)  

Offered In: Fall  

Instructor(s): Karina Del Rosario

Instructor(s): Karina Del Rosario

Prerequisite(s): None  
Restrictions: None  
Activities: Lecture  

This elective offers an introduction to the interdisciplinary field of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) to allow students to explore the field early in their professional education. Each week, a physician or other PM&R healthcare provider will present to students about their role within the field of PM&R and the patients they work with. Subspecialties such as Sports Medicine, Pediatrics, Neuromuscular Medicine, and many others will be introduced and explored.

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  • School: Medicine
  • Department: Orthopaedic Surgery
  • May the student choose the instructor for this course? No
  • Does enrollment in this course require instructor approval? No
  • Course Grading Convention: P/NP (Pass/Not Pass) or S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
  • Graduate Division course: No
  • Is this a web-based online course? No
  • Is this an Interprofessional Education (IPE) course? No
  • May students in the Graduate Division (i.e. pursuing Master or PhD) enroll in this course? Yes
  • Repeat course for credit? No
School: Medicine
Department: Orthopaedic Surgery
May the student choose the instructor for this course? No
Does enrollment in this course require instructor approval? No
Course Grading Convention: P/NP (Pass/Not Pass) or S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
Graduate Division course: No
Is this a web-based online course? No
Is this an Interprofessional Education (IPE) course? No
May students in the Graduate Division (i.e. pursuing Master or PhD) enroll in this course? Yes
Repeat course for credit? No

ORTHO SURG 170.01  Orthopaedic Surgery Interest Group Elective  (1 Units)  

Offered In: Fall  

Instructor(s): Nicole Schroeder

Prerequisite(s): N/A  
Restrictions: N/A  
Activities: Lecture  

This course offers a series of lunchtime lectures delivered by various orthopaedic surgeons, including non-operative, from the department. Course goals are to introduce students to the field of Orthopaedic Surgery, learn about the career of an orthopaedic surgeon, and have time for questions & answers with each faculty attending.

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  • School: Medicine
  • Department: Orthopaedic Surgery
  • May the student choose the instructor for this course? No
  • Does enrollment in this course require instructor approval? No
  • Course Grading Convention: P/NP (Pass/Not Pass) or S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
  • Graduate Division course: No
  • Is this a web-based online course? No
  • Is this an Interprofessional Education (IPE) course? No
  • May students in the Graduate Division (i.e. pursuing Master or PhD) enroll in this course? No
  • Repeat course for credit? No
School: Medicine
Department: Orthopaedic Surgery
May the student choose the instructor for this course? No
Does enrollment in this course require instructor approval? No
Course Grading Convention: P/NP (Pass/Not Pass) or S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
Graduate Division course: No
Is this a web-based online course? No
Is this an Interprofessional Education (IPE) course? No
May students in the Graduate Division (i.e. pursuing Master or PhD) enroll in this course? No
Repeat course for credit? No

ORTHO SURG 198  Supervised Study  (1-6 Units)  

Offered In: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer  

Instructor(s): Nicole Schroeder

Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor preceptor and approval of third- and fourth-year coordinator.  
Restrictions: Medical students only  
Activities: Independent Study, Project  

Focused study and directed reading under supervision of a member of the faculty with the approval of the chairperson of the department.

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  • School: Medicine
  • Department: Orthopaedic Surgery
  • May the student choose the instructor for this course? No
  • Does enrollment in this course require instructor approval? No
  • Course Grading Convention: P/NP (Pass/Not Pass) or S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
  • Graduate Division course: No
  • Is this a web-based online course? No
  • Is this an Interprofessional Education (IPE) course? No
  • May students in the Graduate Division (i.e. pursuing Master or PhD) enroll in this course? No
  • Repeat course for credit? Yes
School: Medicine
Department: Orthopaedic Surgery
May the student choose the instructor for this course? No
Does enrollment in this course require instructor approval? No
Course Grading Convention: P/NP (Pass/Not Pass) or S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
Graduate Division course: No
Is this a web-based online course? No
Is this an Interprofessional Education (IPE) course? No
May students in the Graduate Division (i.e. pursuing Master or PhD) enroll in this course? No
Repeat course for credit? Yes