Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Rotation



Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Rotation

GENERAL: During your PL-1 year, you will rotate with the orthopedics department for one month during which time you experience aspects of orthopedic and sports medicine that you will need to know as a general pediatrician. The emphasis is on diagnosis and rehabilitation of common sports injuries. You will also have the opportunity to interact with physical therapists and learn some tricks of the trade.

LOCATIONS:

• Orthopedics clinic, Naval Medical Clinic Annapolis, US Naval Academy, 250 Wood Road, Annapolis, MD

• WRAMC Orthopedic Clinic (5th floor near main elevators)

POC:

• Annapolis: Dr. Sean Kelly, (410) 293-1748, srkelly@annapolis.med.navy.mil

• WRAMC: Dr. John Tis, (202) 782-5851, john.tis@na.amedd.army.mil.

SCHEDULE: On M-T-Th-F you will see clinic at Annapolis starting at 0630 with appointments scheduled through 1430. On Wednesdays, you should arrive at WRAMC Orthopedic Clinic (5th floor) at 0730 for the pediatric orthopedics clinic that continues until 1600. During your month rotation, you should also participate in the WRAMC Spina Bifida Clinic, the WRAMC Scoliosis Clinic, and spend time in the Cast Room. Your continuity clinics will remain on their regular days.

LEAVE: Navy interns generally complete the Combat Casualty Care Course (C4) during this rotation, thus are not allowed to take leave. Army and Air Force interns, however, are strongly encouraged to take one week of leave during this rotation.

ATTIRE: Class B, khakis, or BDUs.

DIRECTIONS: Allow for an approximate travel time of 45 to 60 minutes. Directions are as follows:

• Take 50 toward Annapolis (east)

• Exit at Rowe Blvd (exit #24)

• Left at second right (Taylor Avenue)

• Bear right at the “Y”

• Right at first light (Rte 450) and proceed to gate 1

• Enter USNA through gate 1

• Take the first left after the guard shack

• The medical brigade bldg is straight ahead

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