Introduction to Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

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Department
Neurology
Course Number
NEUR 397-BA
Course Title Introduction to Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Course Director
Mariam Keramati, DO
Length (Weeks)

2, 4
When Offered

Course Director Permission
Prerequisites

MED 305 (new pre-requisite as of fall 2023)
Availability Notes
Contact Name
Shenel Nurse
Contact Phone
Contact Fax
Contact Email
snurse@lifebridgehealth.org
Other Contacts

Dr. Mariam Keramati (Mkeramat [at] lifebridgehealth [dot] org (Mkeramat[at]lifebridgehealth[dot]org))
Location

Sinai Hospital of Baltimore
Limit
2
Report
Evaluation

Uniform Clinical Evaluation, participation, physical examination skills
Description

This elective course is designed to introduce the medical student to Physical Medicine Rehabilitation (PM&R), also known as Physiatry. The role of a PM&R physician or Physiatrist is to utilize evidence-based medicine to assist those with acute and chronic functional impairment to maximize recovery and independence. Physiatrists lead a multidisciplinary group to achieve the patient's goals of recovery, maximal functional improvement and independence in the community.

The student will have exposure to patients on the hospital ward as well as the outpatient clinics. Didactic sessions and clinical guidance will be utilized to give the student understanding of the basics of Physiatry while concentrating on the multi-system exam that underlies an individual’s function. The student will be expected to be present Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm. There is no call or weekends.

 
Additional Notes

Learning Objectives:

  1. Recognize the functional, medical, psychological, and social aspects of persons with acute and chronic physical and cognitive impairment including the impact on family/support and healthcare system.
  2. Perform with the musculoskeletal and neurological examinations.
  3. Describe the roles of the members of the rehabilitation team.
  4. Describe the specific collaborative roles the physiatrist holds in the healthcare continuum and future role in population health.
  5. Explain the approach a physiatrist takes to improve a patient's health, function and quality of life.


Additional Reading Resources:

  • Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation by Randall Braddom
  • Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation: Principles and Practice by Joel DeLisa
  • Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Pocketpedia by Matthew Shatzer
  • PM&R Knowledge NOW