Course name: Orthopaedic Surgery Selective
Course number: MDC7610
Credit hours: 4
Clerkship web page:
CONTACT INFORMATION
| Clerkship Director | Co-Director | Clerkship Administrator | Alternative Contact | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Jessica McQuerry, MD | Stephanie Ihnow | Kasey Sheffer/ Kendra Gordon | Amanda Maxey, MD |
| Office Phone | 352-273-7362 | 352-273-7460 | 352-273-7408 | 352-317-7969 |
| Office Hours | Thursdays arrange via email | Fridays arrange via email | Daily arrange by email | Arrange via email or text |
CLERKSHIP INFORMATION
Clerkship Description
Fourth year medical students are invited to participate in a four-week sub-internship rotation that provides exposure to the process of being an intern on our busy orthopaedic surgery service. This rotation is ideal for students considering a career in orthopaedic surgery and those who desire to improve their surgical, splinting and suturing skills.
Learning Activities
Educational activities:
- Experiential learning activities, e.g., non-operative and operative experiences with patients
- Three-part lecture series on basic orthopedic topics designed specifically for fourth year students and presented by UF orthopedic residents
- Weekly division specific and residency wide conferences
- Monthly M&M
- Weekly anatomy labs in August and September
- Other lab activities depending on schedule
Table 1: Clerkship Objectives and relationship to College of Medicine Institutional learning Objectives
Instructional materials for this course consist of materials reviewed, selected, and assigned by the instructor(s). The instructor(s) is only responsible for these instructional materials. Based on self-assessment of learning needs, students may identify other credible resources to augment the identification, analysis, and synthesis of relevant information.
Recommended Textbooks and Resources
The following recommended resources will be provided during the orientation. Optional textbooks are available for students in the resident workroom.
- AAOS Roadmap to Orthopedic Residency
https://www.aaos.org/membership/become-an-aaos-member/information-for-medicalstudents/roadmap-to-orthopaedic-residency/ - AAOS Orthopedic Video Resources for Medical Students
https://www.aaos.org/membership/become-an-aaos-member/information-for-medicalstudents/roadmap-to-orthopaedic-residency/orthopaedic-resources-for-medical-students/ - OrthoACCESS
https://voices.uchicago.edu/orthoaccess/for-medical-students/recorded-webinars/ - ABOS Surgical Skills Modules (ppt. and videos) for Ortho Interns
https://www.abos.org/residents/residency-skills-modules/abos-surgical-skills-modules-for-pgy-1-residents/ - POSNA Academy
https://www.posnacademy.org/ - Orthobullets
https://www.orthobullets.com/
Computer Requirement
Personal laptops can be utilized in clinical spaces and should meet the computer requirements laid out by the College of Medicine. While desktops are typically available on all clinical rotation sites it is recommended that you bring a personal laptop in case a desktop is not available.
Mid-clerkship Formative Feedback
Students are required to obtain written formative feedback from faculty members throughout the rotation. Students are STRONGLY encouraged to obtain written formative feedback from all supervisors with whom they have significant contact. Mid-clerkship feedback will be reviewed with students after week 2 to allow students the opportunity to improve performance. Students will provide the names of the faculty members from whom they requested feedback to Dr. Amanda Maxey prior to the end of the rotation.
ASSESSMENT
Assessment is based on the observations of clinical performance and end of rotation presentation
Grading
Grading is Pass (S) / Fail (U). Students must achieve 80% to obtain a passing grade in the clerkship. Final grades will be based on:
*Students are evaluated on the following professionalism domains:
- Respectfulness
- Work Ethics and Dependability
- Motivation and Excellence
- Honesty
Video instructions on how to complete case logs in New Innovation are on the Phase 2 Canvas Page.
POLICIES
Academic Honesty
All students should understand the Student Conduct Code and Student Honor Code and be familiar with what constitutes a violation. The Honor Code specifies a number of behaviors (e.g., cheating, plagiarism) that violate this code and possible sanctions.
Students are obligated to report to the course director any violations of this code and any condition that facilitates academic misconduct. Consult the course director with any questions or concerns.
Every UF Student is subject to the following Honor Pledge
“We, the members of the University of Florida community, pledge to hold ourselves and our peers to the highest standards of honesty and integrity by abiding by the Student Honor Code. On all work submitted for credit by Students at the University of Florida, the following pledge is either required or implied: On my honor, I have neither given nor received unauthorized aid in doing this assignment. Furthermore, I acknowledge that it is a violation of the Honor Code to capture or share assessments or assignments in any manner (e.g., download, duplicate, print, transcribe), in whole or in part, including taking screen shots or images with a computer, tablet, or camera, including a phone.”
Violations of the Student Conduct Code or Student Honor Code will be referred to the ASC.
Accommodations
The University of Florida is committed to providing academic accommodations for students with disabilities. Students requesting accommodations must first register with the Disability Resource Center (DRC) (352-392-8565 https://disability.ufl.edu/) by providing appropriate documentation. Once registered, students should present their accommodation letter to the ADA Representative, Mr. Jim Gorske, who will distribute the accommodation letter to appropriate course and/or clerkship directors, as needed, as well as the testing center. The University encourages students to register with the DRC as soon as they begin medical school or upon the verification of a disability.
Evaluations
All students are expected to complete online evaluation forms for courses and clerkships and to use professional judgment in written comments. Confidentiality is strictly maintained by de-identifying responses, both numerical and written. However, completion of evaluations is tracked. Students are expected to complete at least 75% of the online evaluations for courses and clerkships. As part of professional development, there is an expectation of 100% completion of the overall course and clerkship evaluations.
Electronic Communication
All electronic correspondence to students related to assessments, grades, student academic records, and FERPA-regulated matters must be sent only to or from a Gatorlink (“ufl.edu”) email address. FERPA, like HIPAA, has specific legal and regulatory restrictions, with violations leading to adverse consequences (see http://www.registrar.ufl.edu/ferpa.html). It is against UF policy to auto-forward Gatorlink email to an outside email address (see http://www.it.ufl.edu/policies/email/electronic-mail).
Student Learning Culture
The University of Florida College of Medicine is committed to promoting a positive learning culture and treating all members of the college community fairly with regard to both personal and professional concerns. The learning culture feedback policy ensures that concerns are promptly dealt with, and resolutions are reached in a fair and just manner. Mistreatment is any decision, act, or condition affecting a student that is determined to be illegal or unjust or that has created unnecessary hardship. Mistreatment may take the form of verbal or physical abuse, discrimination for any reason, or a requirement for individual service activity that is independent of requirements for other team members. Unprofessional behavior is an action that goes against accepted professionalism standards. Unprofessional behavior may take the form of usage of unprofessional or profane language or disrespect of other physicians, health professions, learners, or patients and families. Any concerns should be reported, including anonymously, using the Learning Culture Feedback Form. Any retaliatory action against student who report grievances in good faith is forbidden by the college. The college also wants to celebrate individuals who are exemplars in contributing positively to the learning environment and facilitate such behavior becoming an inherent part of our culture. These positive interactions can also be reported by using the Learning Culture Feedback Form.
Student Professionalism Lapse Reporting
competency, as described above. Lapses should be reported at the Medical Student Portal under Resources (https://students.med.ufl.edu/about/student-professionalism-lapse-report/). Reports can be submitted anonymously and are kept confidential. Professionalism lapses by a student, faculty member, house staff, patient, or other staff should be reported through this mechanism.