OBJECTIVE: A comprehensive introduction to inpatient rehabilitation management in one of the inpatient rehabilitation units at MetroHealth Medical Center. The student will be able to perform a rehabilitation History and Physical exam, with its emphasis on functional status and rehabilitation program goals. The student will be given and opportunity to present information regarding their patients at rehabilitation team meetings and in family meetings.

Lastly, the student may gain an appreciation for the medical management of persons with disability and the interdisciplinary approach unique to Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

OFFERED: All months

STUDENTS: Maximum: 2 visiting medical students for each rotation

REQUIRED: Core clerkship in Internal Medicine

DESCRIPTION: The clerkship will consist of a four (4) week rotation in one of the following areas: General Rehabilitation (orthopaedic, burn and chronic diseases), Stroke Rehabilitation, Traumatic Brain Injury, or Spinal Cord Injury. Attendance is required five (5) days weekly, with the student responsible for 3-5 inpatients under the supervision of an attending. Night-call is optional.

DUTIES: Initial evaluation and care of rehabilitation inpatients; attending outpatient clinics, team and family meetings; attending didactic lectures with optional topic presentation.