CLI 80200     STANDARDIZED PATIENTS ROTATION      1 Credit Hour

Offers second year students the opportunity to interview standardized patients and receive feedback on their patient interviewing and history recording ski8lls which prepares them to function competently in a doctor/patient encounter. Some students find that interviewing patients comes naturally, while for others it is more a learned skill. The standardized patients are actors who have been coached to simulate actual patients so accurately that the simulation could possibly fool even a skilled clinician.

Prerequisite: Student must be enrolled in the Podiatric Medicine program.

Schedule Type: Clinical Laboratory

Contact Hours: 4 other

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

CLI 80311     WOUND CARE      4 Credit Hours

The clinical rotation provides students with an opportunity to become exposed to the clinical practice of wound care. Students have a unique opportunity to be involved in wound care patient management, which is an essential part of podiatric medical practice. Students develop skills in wound care patient management as well as communication skills. Students also develop cognitive reasoning skills so as to accurately diagnose comorbid conditions and develop treatment plans appropriate for each patient. Students are exposed to a variety of wound pathology during this clinical wound care rotation. A combination of physician-guided patient care and nursing lead discussion groups allow students to be exposed to many topics related to the essentials of wound patient management. Students are able integrate knowledge already gained in the classroom with clinical medicine.

Prerequisite: Student must be enrolled in the Podiatric Medicine program.

Schedule Type: Clerkship

Contact Hours: 24 other

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

CLI 80312     FOOT AND ANKLE SURGERY I      4 Credit Hours

This rotation is designed as a well-rounded surgical experience involving all appropriate settings, including the surgical clinic, the hospital, the operating room and academic conferences.

Prerequisite: Student must be enrolled in the Podiatric Medicine program.

Schedule Type: Clerkship

Contact Hours: 24 other

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

CLI 80313     FOOT AND ANKLE SURGERY II      4 Credit Hours

This rotation is designed as a well-rounded surgical experience involving all appropriate settings, including the surgical clinic, the hospital, the operating room and academic conferences.

Prerequisite: Student must be enrolled in the Podiatric Medicine program.

Schedule Type: Clerkship

Contact Hours: 24 other

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

CLI 80315     SURGICAL SKILLS WORKSHOP      4 Credit Hours

Provides students with the knowledge and hands-on training pertaining to the physical skills that are necessary to perform surgery of the foot and ankle. An effort is made to correlate didactic information learned in the classroom with the rationale behind why many surgical procedures are performed. Adequate demonstration of surgical skills are provided along with practice time and constructive performance feedback.

Prerequisite: Student must be enrolled in the Podiatric Medicine program.

Schedule Type: Clinical Laboratory

Contact Hours: 16 other

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

CLI 80320     RADIOLOGY ROTATION      4 Credit Hours

Clinical rotations function by adapting and applying classroom information to real life, “hands-on” situations. A majority of foot complaints necessitate the taking and the reading of radiographs. As specialists of the foot and ankle, podiatrists are in a unique situation in being able to take and interpret radiographs in their own offices. Radiographic analysis is therefore and integral component of podiatric medical education. The Radiology/Medical Imaging rotation focuses on those skills commonly performed by the podiatrist. This includes positioning and developing radiographs along with recognizing the most common pedal pathologies.

Prerequisite: Student must be enrolled in the Podiatric Medicine program.

Schedule Type: Clinical Laboratory

Contact Hours: 16 other

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

CLI 80351     PODIATRIC MEDICINE/BIOMECHANICS (EUCLID)      4 Credit Hours

Gives students the opportunity to perform primary foot and ankle care under the supervision of the clinical faculty. Students learn basic podiatric palliative care techniques on patients, as well as how to record the findings in the medical record. Students are evaluated on their ability to present the case history, treat the patient and properly record their findings. Students receive clinical conferences on a variety of podiatric medical topics with practical exams in many areas. Two months are spent at the Cleveland Foot and Ankle Institute. One month is spent at the Cleveland VA Hospital. This rotation also provides the student with the opportunity for observation and practice of examination skills required in performing a musculoskeletal and biomechanical evaluation. This involves the development of skill in obtaining a biomechanical/musculoskeletal history, arthrometric evaluation, visual gait analysis and musculoskeletal examination to include muscle strength testing, flexibility and range of motion. The student is also taught, and provided opportunities for practice, various methods of obtaining and evaluating proper biomechanical cast impressions of the feet for the purpose of fabricating orthotic devices, Emphasis in this rotation is on the practice and refinement of clinical evaluation and manual skills.

Prerequisite: Student must be enrolled in the Podiatric Medicine program.

Schedule Type: Clinical Laboratory

Contact Hours: 16 other

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

CLI 80352     PODIATRIC MEDICINE/BIOMECHANICS (INDEPENDENCE)      4 Credit Hours

Gives students the opportunity to perform primary foot and ankle care under the supervision of the clinical faculty. Students learn basic podiatric palliative care techniques on patients, as well as how to record their findings in the medical record. Students are evaluated on their ability to present the case history, treat the patient and properly record their findings. Students receive clinical conferences on a variety of podiatric medical topics, with practical exams in many areas. Two months are spent at the Cleveland Foot and Ankle Institute. One month is spent at the Cleveland VA Hospital. Also provides the student with the opportunity for observation and practice of examination skills required in performing a musculoskeletal and biomechanical evaluation. This involves the development of skill in obtaining a biomechanical/musculoskeletal history, arthrometic evaluation, visual gait analysis and musculoskeletal examination to include muscle strength testing, flexibility and range of motion. The student is also taught, and provided opportunities for practice, various methods of obtaining and evaluating proper biomechanical cast impressions of the feet for the purpose of fabricating orthotic devices. Emphasis is on the practice and refinement of clinical evaluation and manual skills.

Prerequisite: Student must be enrolled in the Podiatric Medicine program.

Schedule Type: Clinical Laboratory

Contact Hours: 16 other

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

CLI 80365     PRIMARY CARE/VETERANS ADMINISTRATION      4 Credit Hours

This is a one-month rotation at a veteran’s health care facility, which emphasizes the skills necessary to function effectively in government health care facilities.

Prerequisite: Student must be enrolled in the Podiatric Medicine program.

Schedule Type: Clinical Laboratory

Contact Hours: 16 other

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

CLI 80370     HISTORY AND PHYSICAL ROTATION      4 Credit Hours

The history and physical rotation is a one month experience in one of the several area hospitals, which is designed to provide experience in history and physical examinations. Each rotation site will provide the same core experiences, (based on the goals and objectives), in patient assessment techniques (i.e., history and physical examination), the understanding of disease processes and management strategies. In addition to the core experiences, each rotation site may add additional exposures and training.

Prerequisite: Student must be enrolled in the Podiatric Medicine program.

Schedule Type: Clinical Laboratory

Contact Hours: 16 other

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

CLI 80380     SIMULATED PATIENTS I      4 Credit Hours

Clinical course offered as part of the core clinical rotations in the third year. Covers general medicine rotation, simulated patients interactions and clinical skills exam exposure.

Prerequisite: Student must be enrolled in the Podiatric Medicine program.

Schedule Type: Clinical Laboratory

Contact Hours: 4 other

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory-IP

CLI 80381     SIMULATED PATIENTS II      4 Credit Hours

Clinical course offered as part of the core clinical rotations in the third year. Covers general medicine rotation, simulated patients interactions and clinical skills exam exposure.

Prerequisite: Student must be enrolled in the Podiatric Medicine program.

Schedule Type: Clinical Laboratory

Contact Hours: 4 other

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory-IP

CLI 80443     SENIOR CLINICAL ROTATION      4 Credit Hours

The senior clinical rotation is designed to maximize student-learning opportunities in a clinical setting. This rotation will take place at the Cleveland Foot & Ankle clinics (Midtown and Independence locations) as well as Cleveland-area Department of Veterans' Affairs locations. Students are assigned to one or more locations for the month.

Prerequisite: Student must be enrolled in the Podiatric Medicine program.

Schedule Type: Clinical Laboratory, Clerkship

Contact Hours: 40 lecture

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

CLI 80460     CLERKSHIP ROTATION I      4 Credit Hours

Designed to enhance the clinical education and patient exposure of the podiatric medical student. This interdisciplinary training affords students an opportunity to share and expand their knowledge with experienced members of the health care team in Cleveland and around the country. Office and hospital-based programs available in almost every state, offer a diversity of clinical experiences.

Prerequisite: Student must be enrolled in the Podiatric Medicine program.

Schedule Type: Clerkship

Contact Hours: 4 other

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

CLI 80465     CLERKSHIP ROTATION II      4 Credit Hours

Designed to enhance the clinical education and patient exposure of the podiatric medical student. This interdisciplinary training affords students an opportunity to share and expand their knowledge with experienced members of the health care team in Cleveland and around the country. Office and hospital-based programs available in almost every state, offer a diversity of clinical experiences.

Prerequisite: Student must be enrolled in the Podiatric Medicine program.

Schedule Type: Clerkship

Contact Hours: 40 other

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

CLI 80470     CLERKSHIP ROTATION III      4 Credit Hours

Designed to enhance the clinical education and patient exposure of the podiatric medical student. This interdisciplinary training affords students an opportunity to share and expand their knowledge with experienced members of the health care team in Cleveland and around the country. Office and hospital-based programs available in almost every state, offer a diversity of clinical experiences

Prerequisite: Student must be enrolled in the Podiatric Medicine program.

Schedule Type: Clerkship

Contact Hours: 40 other

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

CLI 80475     CLERKSHIP ROTATION IV      4 Credit Hours

Designed to enhance the clinical education and patient exposure of the podiatric medical student. This interdisciplinary training affords students an opportunity to share and expand their knowledge with experienced members of the health care team in Cleveland and around the country. Office and hospital-based programs available in almost every state, offer a diversity of clinical experiences.

Prerequisite: Student must be enrolled in the Podiatric Medicine program.

Schedule Type: Clerkship

Contact Hours: 40 other

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

CLI 80480     CLERKSHIP ROTATION V      4 Credit Hours

Designed to enhance the clinical education and patient exposure of the podiatric medical student. This interdisciplinary training affords students an opportunity to share and expand their knowledge with experienced members of the health care team in Cleveland and around the country. Office and hospital-based programs available in almost every state, offer a diversity of clinical experiences.

Prerequisite: Student must be enrolled in the Podiatric Medicine program.

Schedule Type: Clerkship

Contact Hours: 40 other

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

CLI 80485     CLERKSHIP ROTATION VI      4 Credit Hours

Designed to enhance the clinical education and patient exposure of the podiatric medical student. This interdisciplinary training affords students an opportunity to share and expand their knowledge with experienced members of the health care team in Cleveland and around the country. Office and hospital-based programs available in almost every state, offer a diversity of clinical experiences.

Prerequisite: Student must be enrolled in the Podiatric Medicine program.

Schedule Type: Clerkship

Contact Hours: 40 other

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

CLI 80486     CLERKSHIP ROTATION VII      4 Credit Hours

Designed to enhance the clinical education and patient exposure of the podiatric medical student. This interdisciplinary training affords students an opportunity to share and expand their knowledge with experienced members of the health care team in Cleveland and around the country. Office and hospital-based programs available in almost every state, offer a diversity of clinical experiences. This is an elective rotation that is available in the event that students wish to gain additional experience in a clinical setting prior to graduation.

Prerequisite: Student must be enrolled in the Podiatric Medicine program.

Schedule Type: Clerkship

Contact Hours: 40 other

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

CLI 80487     CLERKSHIP ROTATION VIII      4 Credit Hours

Designed to enhance the clinical education and patient exposure of the podiatric medical student. This interdisciplinary training affords students an opportunity to share and expand their knowledge with experienced members of the health care team in Cleveland and around the country. Office and hospital-based programs available in almost every state, offer a diversity of clinical experiences. This is an elective rotation that is available in the event that students wish to gain additional experience in a clinical setting prior to graduation.

Prerequisite: Student must be enrolled in the Podiatric Medicine program.

Schedule Type: Clerkship

Contact Hours: 40 other

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

CLI 80490     CLERKSHIP VII      4 Credit Hours

Designed to enhance the clinical education and patient exposure of the podiatric medical student. This interdisciplinary training affords students an opportunity to share and expand their knowledge with experience members of the health care team in Cleveland and around the country. Office and hospital based programs available in almost every state, offer a diversity of clinical experiences. Students are expected to participate in a minimum of five months of external rotations during their fourth year, but are given the opportunity to add elective clerkship rotations. An orientation is conducted and a complete handbook of information is provided to the third year student to assist in this important educational process. This is an elective rotation that is available in the event that students wish to gain additional experience in a clinical setting prior to graduation.

Prerequisite: Student must be enrolled in the Podiatric Medicine program.

Schedule Type: Clinical Laboratory

Contact Hours: 10 other

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

CLI 80521     SENIOR MEDICINE ROTATION I      4 Credit Hours

One month external rotation at an area hospital. Students are instructed in skills, values and knowledge necessary to perform a complete medical history and physical.

Prerequisite: Students must be enrolled in the Podiatric Medicine program in order to register for this course.

Schedule Type: Clinical Laboratory

Contact Hours: 48 other

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory-IP

CLI 80522     SENIOR MEDICINE ROTATION II      4 Credit Hours

One-month external rotation at an area hospital. Students are instructed in skills, values and knowledge necessary to perform a complete medical history and physical.

Prerequisite: Students must be enrolled in the Podiatric Medicine program in order to register for this course.

Schedule Type: Clinical Laboratory

Contact Hours: 48 other

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory-IP