Institution: University Orthopaedics - Sports Medicine Section

Location: Columbia, South Carolina

Duration: 4 weeks

Course Offered: August through May

Number of Students: 2 per rotation

Students Report To: Michelle Wehunt, Two Medical Park, Suite 404, Phone: (803) 434-6879, Fax (803) 434-7306, .wehunt@gw.mp.sc.edu,  at 9:00 a.m. on the first day of the rotation.

*USC SOM Third Year Elective

 This rotation is designed for all students seeking sports medicine experience.  Physicians involved in both non-operative and operative assessment and care of athletes staff the USC Sports Medicine Center and participate in the curriculum.  Students interested in a career in Orthopaedics or those not planning an Orthopaedic specialty but looking to enhance their exposure to Sports Medicine are welcome to apply.

This elective is intended to expose students to acute, chronic and overuse sports injuries, both in-season and off-season, and to the necessity for communication with allied personnel, i.e. athletic trainers, therapists, etc.  On occasion, students will be expected to accompany faculty to after-hours clinics, practice and/or games for area high school, collegiate and professional teams.

At least one scholarly effort will be required during the month-long rotation, i.e. conference presentation, case report.   Students will also be expected to attend approximately four hours weekly of didactic teaching.