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TRAUMA STUDENT ELECTIVES

Institution Medical Clinic of Big Sky ,
Montana
Country United States
 
The Unit
Description An urgent care center at a ski resort. We see 20-40 patients per day, more than 1/2 acute ski trauma. There is no permanent faculty, but several physicians from around the country do stop by and help me teach students.
   
Learning opportunities
Most injuries are less than an hour old, and involve all parts of the body. We reduce fractures and dislocations, evaluate acute knee sprains like torn ACLs
 
Elective Details
Number of students accepted 4 per month during the ski season
Duration of elective
1 month
Accommodation I provide housing, students must get here and they must feed themselves
Fees payable
Nil
 
Applicant requirements 4th year med student
Contact
Contact Name Jeff Daniels, MD
Address

PO Box 160609

City Big Sky
State Montana
Postcode 59716
Telephone 406 995 2797
Fax 406 995 2965
Email bgskymd@aol.com
Webpage www.bgskymd.com
   
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Updated 19.07.2001 (6:7)