Course: Clinical Clerkship in PM&R

Phone: 410-502-2447
Faculty: Dr. Tracy Friedlander and staff
Description: Students care for inpatients and outpatients at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. 

• Availability: 2 students
• Duration: full- or half-quarter
• Prerequisite(s): At least a second-year student beginning the fourth quarter

Objectives are to increase knowledge of and proficiency in:

• Major disabling conditions such as amputation, cancer, brain disorders, musculoskeletal disorders, neurologic disorders, pain, spinal cord disorders, and stroke
• Functional evaluation and neuro-musculoskeletal exam skills
• Interdisciplinary teamwork
• Importance of patient and family education

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Course: Advanced Clinical Clerkship in Services for Children with Chronic Disorders

Phone: 443-923-9440
Faculty: Dr. Nancy Yeh and staff
Description: Students assist in caring for children with chronic impairments at the Kennedy Krieger Institute. 

• Availability: 1 student
• Duration: half-quarter
• Prerequisite(s): Pediatrics clerkship

Students participate in inpatient rounds, outpatient clinics, and site visits to the Specialized Transition Program at the Fairmount School.  Students develop skills in:

• Muscle tone management
• Examination of the child with severe traumatic brain injury
• Assessing the level of support for community function

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Course: Research in PM&R

Phone: 410-502-2447
Faculty: Dr. Marlis Gonzalez-Fernandez and staff

Description: Students are invited to participate with faculty in conducting rehabilitation research. Areas of focus can be found on our research web page.

• Availability: Call Dr. Marlis Gonzalez-Fernandez to arrange
• Duration: variable
• Prerequisite(s): Interest in the conduct of rehabilitation research