Medical Student Electives

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1. Musculoskeletal Medicine
   The general goal of this 4 week course in Musculoskeletal Medicine in the Section of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is to provide a basic familiarity and understanding of the concepts and treatments related to musculoskeletal disorders. This includes Electromyography, and Pain Management. The student would be expected to attend patient clinics at LSU and participate in the ongoing conferences, rounds and lectures. The student will become familiar with outpatient treatment and rehabilitation of patients with arthritis, extremity pain, neuropathic pain, and patients with neck and low back pain.
2. VA
   This 4 week course in Rehabilitation Medicine is directed toward learning comprehensive rehabilitation of patients with physical handicaps secondary to spinal cord injury, stroke, multiple trauma, arthritis and neuromuscular disease. The student will evaluate out-patients in various VA Clinics, patients referred to Physical Therapy for treatment, and patients on the ward service needing Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation consultation. The student will also participate in the regular conferences and lectures which take place at the Louisiana Rehabilitation Institute.
3. Research
   This 4 week course is to participate in a clinical research project in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation under the supervision of a faculty member. A faculty member will provide assistance in the selection of a project and will supervise the student.

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