Rotation Information
- Allergy/Immunology
- Anesthesiology
- Cardiology
- Community Medicine
- Dermatology
- Endocrinology
- Otorhinolaryngology
- ER
- Family Medicine OP
- Family Medicine IP
- General Surgery IP
- General Surgery OP
- GI
- Gynecology
- Hematology/Oncology
- ICU
- Infectious Disease
- Mgmt of Health Systems
- Neurology
- NICU
- OB
- OB Complicated
- OB Ultrasound
- Ophthalmology
- Orthopedics
- Pain Management
- Pediatrics Inpatient
- Pediatrics Outpatient
- Pulmonary Consult
- Radiology
- Rheumatology
- Nephrology
- Sports Medicine
- Urology
Sports Medicine
GOAL: By the end of the month of Sports Medicine, the Family Medicine Resident will be able to diagnose and treat patients with sports medicine injuries commonly found in the Family Medicine setting.
FORUM FOR LEARNING:
Contact: Dr. Peter Cimino
Omaha Orthopedic Clinic & Sports Medicine
11704 W Center Road, Suite 200
Omaha, NE 68144-4366
Phone: 691-0500
Fax: 691-1586
OBJECTIVES:
1. Patient Care:
The Family Medicine resident will be able to:
- - Identify pertinent positives and negatives when interviewing.
- - Complete an accurate and targeted exam.
- - Develop a complete differential diagnosis.
- - Develop and present an appropriate assessment and plan.
2. Medical Knowledge:
The Family Medicine resident will be able to describe:
- - The pathophysiology
- - The risk factors
- - The signs and symptoms
- - The differential diagnosis
- - The proper labs and tests and their meaning in diagnosis
- - The treatment plan
- - Appropriate description to patient and family members of the following (when appropriate):
- - Concussion Management
- - Foot and Ankle Injuries (Ankle sprains, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Plantar Fasciitis, Fractures of the foot and ankle)
- - Hand and Wrist Injuries (Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, DeQuervain’s Tenosynovitis, Thumb and Finger injuries, Fractures of the Hand and Wrist)
- - Knee Injuries (Meniscal Tears, Ligamentous Injuries, Patellofemoral PainSyndrome, Iliotibial Band Syndrome, Quadricept and Patellar Tendon Ruptures)
- - Overuse Injuries (Stress Fractures, Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome, Tendinopathies)
- - Rehabilitation of Sports Injuries
- - Shoulder Injuries (Rotator Cuff Tears and Impingement Syndrome, Adhesive Capsulitis, Acromioclavicular Joint Pathology, Glenohumeral Dislocations, Fractures of the Shoulder)
PROCEDURES
The Family Medicine Resident will perform the following procedures:
- - Casting and Splinting of Fractures
- - Preparticipation Physical Examination
- - Be present as team physician for one athletic event, arranged with Dr. Cimino
3. Interpersonal and Communication Skills
The Family Medicine Resident will:
Counsel and educate patients and families on pertinent medical and
sychosocial issues.
Provide information using effective and legible writing skills.
4. Professionalism
The Family Medicine Resident will:
Demonstrate respect to nursing staff, medical students, residents, attendings and other members of the healthcare team.
Return pages in a timely manner.
Complete duties as expected.
Be respectful of the patients’ culture, age, gender, sexual orientation and disability.
Be punctual and available for required duties.