ORS 550 Introduction to Orthopaedic Surgery, 1 credit

This preclinical elective is completed over the spring semester and functions to introduce students in their M1 year to the field orthopaedic surgery.  Students will complete 12 hours of shadowing with their assigned preceptor.  Preceptors will be attending physician faculty members in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. Students will write a reflection to be submitted to the course director at the end of their experience. Prior to enrollment, students will be asked to complete an application through the ORS department.  Please contact the course coordinator for an application.

Prerequisite: MS1

Modules: Spring (subject to availability)

Number of students: 12

Course Director: Michael A. Rauh, MD

Course Coordinator: Tammy Smith, C-TAGME

Contact Info

  • Office of Medical Admissions

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    Buffalo, NY 14203

    Phone: 716-829-3466
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  • Office of Medical Curriculum

    Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
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    Buffalo, NY 14203

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  • Office of Student and Academic Affairs

    Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
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    Buffalo, NY 14203

    Phone: 716-829-2802
    Fax: 716-829-2798