Elective Years 3 and 4: Orthopedic Surgery

Department: Surgery
Title:

Orthopedic Surgery

Diversification = R1 Orthopedic Surgery

Location: University of Alberta Hospital, Royal Alexandra Hospital, Grey Nuns Hospital, Misericordia Hospital, Sturgeon Hospital
Duration: 1-4 Weeks
Contact:

University of Alberta Students: Placement Contact: Hannah Quedado specsurg@ualberta.ca or 780-407-2008
Visiting Medical Students: visitingelectives@ualberta.ca

Overview:

Students will be assigned to a preceptor that specializes in either upper extremity injury, lower extremity injury, or trauma. Students will be expected to travel, as their preceptor may work out multiple hospital sites as well as a private clinic. Students will get exposure to the OR, clinic, fracture rounds, wards, call, and consults. Teaching is delivered by both the preceptor and resident team as time allows. Students can request a pediatric preceptor, if desired.

Objectives:

The student will learn how to assess, diagnose, and treat patients presenting with painful joints, osteoarthritis, fractures, musculoskeletal tumours, and spine issues.

Additional Notes:

Visiting Students: NETCARE ACCESS REQUIRED FOR THIS ELECTIVE:

Students MUST request access for Netcare A MINIMUM OF 6 WEEKS before the elective start date. Students who do not place this request before the 6 week deadline will not be granted access. Once visiting students have applied through the AFMC Student Portal and their elective is confirmed, a confirmation email will automatically be generated with further instructions and the online training link for Netcare.

Last Updated: June 28, 2022