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Instructor
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Michael Kernan, MD and James Tucker, MD,
(448-5537) Family Practice Residency, St. Joseph's Hospital
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Contact Person
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Prerequisites
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Must be MSIII or MSIV by June |
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Maximum Number of Students
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8
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Periods Offered
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1
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Weekly Activities
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Lectures, Outpatient clinic, Night involvement
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Elective Description
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This is a two-week introductory course in sports medicine. Week 1 and the early part of week 2 is primarily independent study with a one-hour lecture daily. Students will have assigned readings. Students will be tested on assigned readings and lecture material. Week 2 is field-side coverage of the Empire States Games. Each student will participate in the medical coverage of the ESG hosted here in Syracuse. Students will be supervised by a senior resident or attending physician.
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Readings
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Required Text: "Sports Medicine for the Primary Care Physician" ed. Richard B. Birrer. A reading list will be available. |
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Is Performance Discussed With Student?
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Yes, at the end of the course.
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