Learning Objectives Including:
Learning Format
Assessment Technique
References

TR = diagnosis which will be tracked

Patient Evaluation

1. Perform a focused History & Physical Examination of the musculoskeletal system for patients presenting with acute trauma, musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction, arthritis, and spinal disorders.
   
   Learning format: Reading, video, orientation group session, clinical practice
   Assessment: Exam, standardized patient
   References: Essentials of Musculoskeletal Care
   Musculoskeletal Physical Examination
   
   
2. Request & interpret laboratory data related to the above conditions.
   
   Learning format: Reading, orientation didactic session, clinical practice
   Assessment: Exam, standardized patient
   References: Primer of Rheumatologic Diseases, 12th Edition
   
   
3. Request & interpret basic imaging studies related to the above conditions.
   
   Learning format: Radiology video, group session, clinical practice
   Assessment: Exam

Acute Trauma

1. Perform a focused H&P and interpret basic x-rays for patients with an acute injuries. (TR)
   
   Learning format: Reading, video, group session, clinical practice
   Assessment: Exam, standardized patient, clinical evaluation
   References: Essentials / Musculoskeletal Medicine
   
   
2. Describe the mechanism of injury and epidemiology of:
   • Common fractures of the wrist, hip, tibia, ankle
   • Common soft tissue injuries of the shoulder, knee, ankle
   
   
   Learning format: Reading, clinical practice
   Assessment: Exam
   References: 100 Conditions – chapters 7, 13, 15, 16, 22, 46, 47, 54, 57, 60, & 62.

Musculoskeletal pain: bursitis, tendonitis, myofascial pain

1. Perform a focused H&P on patients presenting with discomfort of the shoulder, elbow, wrist, knee ankle, and/or foot. (TR)
   
   Learning format: Reading, video, group session, clinical practice
   Assessment: Exam, standardized patient
   References: Essentials/ MSK Physical Exam
   
   
2. Explain the differential diagnosis and treatment options for patients presenting with the above problems.
   
   Learning format: Reading, small group session, clinical practice
   Assessment: Standardized patient, exam
   References: 100 Conditions – chapters 6, 7, 9, 18, 28, 29, 32, 35, 42, 45, 53

Spine

1. Perform a focused H&P on patients presenting with deformity or discomfort involving the spine. (TR)
   
   Learning format: Reading, video, orientation group session, clinical practice
   Assessment: Clinical evaluation, exam
   References: Essentials / MSK Physical Exam
   
   
2. Explain the differential diagnosis and general treatment options for patients presenting with low back strain /sprain, fractures, herniated discs and spinal stenosis.
   
   Learning format: Clinical practice, small group session, self-directed learning
   Assessment: Clinical evaluation, exam
   References: 100 Conditions – chapters 10, 20, 21, 31, 48

Rheumatology

1. Describe the 3 most common causes and the diagnostic approach for patients presenting with acute monoarticular arthritis.
   
   
2. Identify the history, physical exam, and radiographic findings characteristic of patients presenting with inflammatory polyarthritis; such as rheumatoid arthritis. (TR)
   
   
3. Identify the history, physical exam, and radiographic findings that characterize non-inflammatory arthritis; such as osteoarthritis. (TR)
   
   
4. Describe the appropriate use and interpretation of common rheumatologic lab tests; ESR,CRP, RF, ANA.
   
   Learning format: Reading, clinical practice, orientation didactic session
   Assessment: Exam, clinical evaluation
   References: Primer of the Rheumatic Diseases, 12th edition
   

Basic Science

1. Anatomy - Apply knowledge of basic musculoskeletal anatomy in performing a focused H&P.
   
   Learning format: Review anatomy with the PE sessions, reference reading
   Assessment: Exam, standardized patient
   
   
2. Bone Growth / Fracture Healing - Explain the basic mechanisms bone growth & development and the relation to fracture healing.
   
   Learning format: Reading, intra-session radiology conference
   Assessment: Exam
   
   
3. Osteoporosis / Metabolic Bone Disease - Describe the effects of aging on the skeleton, the evaluation of bone quality, and the methods of prevention and treatment of osteoporosis.
   
   Learning format: Intra-session group conference
   Assessment: Exam
   References: 100 Conditions - chapter 4.
   Essentials pp. 96 – 104.

Clinical Skills

• Joint Aspiration Technique
  
  Learning format: Reading, clinical practice, group session
  Assessment: Participation in group session
  References: Essentials pp. 39-43.
  Primer of Rheumatologic Disease, 12th Edition