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Update 9/5/2006: We regret that this program is currently on
hold until further notice.
HISTORY
H
M Reynolds, MD, President of the Foundation from 1999 to early 2006,
specialized in orthopaedic adult hip and knee surgeries. His dedication to research, education, and patient outreach
related to this field led him to create the Internship Program in honor of
Douglas Dickson, MD.
PROGRAM
The interns of the six week long program will participate in a variety of activities involving
the
three elements stated below as well as receive hands-on experience of the practice of medicine itself.
RESEARCH
The Jackson Orthopaedic Foundation may be involved in clinical research trials
at the time of the program. The interns will
be assigned to his
research teams and will play a part in study development. This will include participating in evaluating new protocols
and in new protocol development. In addition, there are often chart reviews, case studies, and literature searches that
need to be completed by the interns.
PATIENT OUTREACH AND EDUCATION
The interns will play an active role in the Jackson Orthopaedic Foundation Joint School program. This program has been designed
as a patient and family educational resource for those undergoing total knee and hip replacement surgery. In addition,
interns may be asked to help with the continuing medical education program. As a continuing medical education provider we
offer classes for physicians, nurses, surgical technicians, physical therapists, athletic trainers, physician assistants,
and other allied health care professionals.
EXPERIENCE IN MEDICINE
The interns are immersed in the clinic of a busy orthopaedic joint replacement practice. They shadow not only the
orthopaedic surgeon, but also the nurse practitioner, clinical research coordinator, x-ray technician, surgery scheduler,
office manager, patient educator, and medical assistants. The interns often play a vital role in preparing patients for
total joint replacement surgery, educating them about the process, taking medical histories, and explaining radiographic
results with them and their families. In addition, they help apply and remove casts, prepare intra-articular injections,
and develop x-rays. We insist that they go so far as to master the intricacies of medical insurance plans and billing
procedures in this age of managed care and changing reimbursements.
REQUIREMENTS
It is required that all interns:
-Have completed at least one year of undergraduate education
-Are mature, honest, punctual, and reliable
-Are interested, passionate, and dedicated
-Are willing and able to work as a member of a diverse team
-Are willing and able to devote the necessary hours required for the entire
length of the program
-Produce a paper, project, or presentation as the culminating event of his/her summer experience
[Internship Application]
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