September 2, 2024-September 13, 2024
Course Director
John Fowler, MD
Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
fowlerjr@upmc.edu
Course Director
Z. Deniz Olgun, MD
Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
olgunzd@upmc.edu
Course Description
This course introduces students to the underlying pathophysiology and phenomenology of musculoskeletal disorders, presenting basic approaches to assessment and management, to prepare them for clinical rotations.
Course Objectives
For students to learn the characteristics and pathophysiology of common diseases of the musculoskeletal system. The course is intended as a basic introduction in which selected conditions are presented as models, and where students may learn both the details of the specific conditions and also become familiar with clinical treatments and management .
By the end of this course, students will be able to: Formulate a differential diagnosis for musculoskeletal complaints; Perform a standard physical examination across all musculoskeletal systems; and make a correct diagnosis for common orthopaedic conditions.
Educational Methods
- Case-based learning
- Small group workshops
- Patient presentations
- Self-study
- Review sessions
- Weekly assessments (Formative, Summative)
Evaluation
Evaluation for this course is based on a cumulative, graded Summative exam.
Requests for excused absences should be submitted via Elentra. Unexcused absences may result in grading penalties as outlined in the Policy on Absence and Attendance.