Credits:
.5
Directors:
George
Grading:
Pass/Fail
Prerequisites:
Prior approval required
Offered:
During year 1 and 2 elective weeks
Description:
This elective occurs in an ambulatory Pain Clinic setting where students will be exposed to patients referred for acute and chronic pain management. Students will attend daily clinic and will have assigned outside reading. Students will be exposed to the indications for pain management referral, as well as patient evaluation, drug interactions, and follow-up needs. Student schedules will be arranged so that the total time commitment will average 25-30 hours per week.