Orthopedic Surgery (ORTHO-MD)

The Primary Care Sports Medicine Elective is a 2 week rotation in the outpatient Primary Care Sports Medicine offices at NYU. The Division of Primary Care Sports Medicine is a Division within the Department of Orthopedic Surgery. This elective will provide a general overview to Primary Care Sports Medicine. The student will be exposed to outpatient diagnosis and treatment, care and evaluation of common musculoskeletal complaints, medical problems unique to the athlete, sideline coverage, musculoskeletal ultrasound, injection procedures, casting, training room care of collegiate athletes, and the multiple didactic programs of the division. Students will independently interview and examine patients, and present their findings. Clinical encounters range from pediatric to adult, and acute and chronic musculoskeletal injuries. This elective is designed for students interested in gaining additional knowledge about musculoskeletal medicine, the complete care of the athlete, and the specialty of primary care sports medicine.

This is an advanced 4-week elective that seeks to build on orthopedic knowledge and experiences gained in the pre-clerkship and clerkship years. It may be an additive experience to the 2-week Orthopedic Surgery Introductory Elective or the 2-week Orthopedic Surgery Surgery-related elective (SRE). As an advanced elective, students will be expected to serve at the level of a sub-intern. Students will gain a deeper understanding of the core principles, foundational knowledge, and essential skills relevant to Orthopedic Surgery through encounters with a diverse set of pathology and range of surgical cases reflective of this specialty. Students will gain this experience through rotating on the various orthopedic services contained within the Department of Orthopedic Surgery. Students will be exposed to operating room procedures, emergency room diagnosis and treatment, care and evaluation of in-house patients and those in the outpatient clinic. They will participate in the didactic programs of the department and residency training program. Each student will be assigned a faculty mentor and work on a specific orthopedic team at one of the participating clinical sites of NYU Langone.

This is an introductory 2-week elective that seeks to introduce students to the field of Orthopedic Surgery. As an introductory elective, students will gain a deeper understanding of the core principles, foundational knowledge, and essential skills relevant to the specialty through encounters with a diverse range of cases reflective of this specialty. Students will gain this experience through rotating on the various orthopedic services contained within the Department of Orthopedic Surgery. Students will be exposed to operating room procedures, emergency room diagnosis and treatment, care and evaluation of in-house patients and the varying didactic programs of the department. Each student will be assigned a faculty mentor and work on a specific orthopedic team at one of the participating clinical sites of NYU Langone Orthopedics.

This elective aims to introduce students to Women's Sports Medicine by working with an interdisciplinary team lead by the Center for Women’s Sports Medicine Faculty. The program integrates Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Primary Care Sports Medicine, Physical Therapy, Nutrition, and Rheumatology to provide a holistic approach to addressing the unique needs of female athletes. Students will gain expertise in injury prevention, management, and treatment while enhancing performance and promoting long-term musculoskeletal health in women. Through collaboration across specialties, the elective empowers students to learn about tailored, evidence-based care that supports the full spectrum of physical and athletic wellness.