CLE 764: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Course Description

Provide students with an introduction to in-patient physical medicine and rehabilitation. Students will consult with patients in the hospital for possible admission, admit the patient, perform a history and physical, and round daily with attending physicians. Student will learn about different types of care provided through the physical medicine and rehabilitation service including: Rehabilitation, electrodiagnosis, general outpatient and musculoskeletal rehabilitation, and non-healing wound care rehab. Students will have an opportunity to work with a physician, to determine the goals and objectives of patient rehabilitation. Students will have the opportunity to observe and interact with other rehabilitation team members including physical and occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, rehabilitation social work, case management, nutrition, and psychology. Outpatients are seen for musculoskeletal problems. No graduate credit. 2 professional hours. Approved for S/U grading only. Prerequisite: Family Medicine. This course is restricted to students enrolled in the MD program at Carle Illinois College of Medicine.