Introduction to PM&R and Clinical Practice 

Clinical Practice - for clerkship (3 Credits)

Teaching goal

1. Rehabilitation Medicine: The purpose of this course is to instruct the significance and philosophy of rehabilitation medicine. Students are expected to learn the general principle in examining and treating patients with various disabilities.

2. Physical Medicine: This course introduces the general principle in application of physical medicine modalities for the diagnosis and treatment of various medical problems. Electrodiagnostic medicine (including electromyography and nerve conduction study) is also included in this course. Therapeutic modalities include exercise therapy, thermotherapy, ultraviolet therapy, electrotherapy, manual therapy, traction therapy, and hydrotherapy.

3. Pain Medicine: The contents of this course cover general principle in assessment and management of acute or chronic pain from various origins, especially from soft tissues (such as muscle, tendon, or ligament).

In a 3-week course, medical students are given the opportunity to observe the rehabilitation process in various categories including facilities and equipment for rehabilitation. This course also includes lectures on 12 or more different topics.

Core competencies

• Professionalism in Medical Ethics

• Global Perspective

Core skills

• Interpersonal and Communication Skills

• Medical Knowledge

• Patient Care

• Clinical Reasoning Skill

Hyperlink to curriculum

http://140.116.165.74/syllabus/main.php

Course Outline

• Hands-on execution of clinical skills including ROM and manual muscle testing
• Participate in teaching activities of the department including rehabilitation principles for patients with stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury etc.

Clinical Practice - for internship (4 Credits)

Teaching goal

This internship course is arranged for 4-5 weeks. Interns are required to work at outpatient clinics and inpatient wards to participate in patient examination and management. They also have to attend lectures, conferences and other related activities.Core competencies

• Professionalism in Medical Ethics

Core skills

• Interpersonal and Communication Skills

• Medical Knowledge

• Patient Care

• Clinical Reasoning Skill

Hyperlink to curriculum

http://140.116.165.74/syllabus/main.php

Course Outline

lWith participation in various clinical and teaching activities, familiarize students with different types of disability and impairment.

lThrough taking care of patients, refine the skills of execution of history taking, physical examination, writing of medial record, clinical decision making, interaction with patients and family members and setting rehabilitation goals.

lStudents are required to attend meeting and participate in teaching activities on time during the training course.

lThe ultimate goal is to enhance the knowledge, clinical skills and experience in the field of rehabilitation medicine of students in hope of improving patient care in the upcoming career of students.