We teach the fundamental aspects of Orthopaedic Surgery to equip our medical students with the knowledge and skills to provide a safe and confident orthopaedic service to our patients
Learning Objectives
Knowledge and Skill
The primary objective is to acquire the knowledge, understanding, skills and attitudes required in order to manage orthopaedic patients at general practitioner level.
Problem-Oriented Approach
Particular emphasis is placed on orthopaedics in the South African clinical setting and the use of a problem-oriented approach
Situated Learning
The aim is to facilitate learning in a patient-centered environment that facilitates situated learning by making the learner part of the community of practice. This is achieved by the legitimate participation of the trainee in the clinical environment in a student-intern model.
Scaffolding
The situated learning theory also supports the concept of “scaffolding” where the learner is supported by a tutor that places them in the so-called “zone of proximal development” where the student is able to progress in problem solving through interaction with more experienced peers
- CMED3IC: Integrated Approach to Illness (3rd Year)
- CMED4A: Integrated Acute Care (4th Year)
- CMED5SP: Integrated Surgical Practice 1 (5th Year)
- CMED6IS: Integrated Surgical Practice 2 (6th Year)
Undergraduate Co-ordinator
Arushka Naidoo
- Head of Clinical Unit: KEH / IALCH