The goal of the patient care program is to carry
out the highest quality patient care that is concerned with the
person's well being and not limited to just the specific disease
condition or symptoms that are manifest. This includes a high
level of technical competence and skills, a concern for the whole
person's physical and mental well being and an integration of
these two aspects so that the patient can return to full function.
While maintaining high quality patient care, the Department continues
to pursue excellence in the treatment of the whole patient through
the example of compassionate care.
The objective of the teaching program is to conduct
an outstanding program that will produce medical students who
have the cognitive knowledge, practical skills, and attitudes
that are appropriate for their level of education.
The goal of the residency program is to develop
the physician's skill in the diagnosis of all musculoskeletal
injuries, diseases, and afflictions while learning and performing
the appropriate surgical and nonsurgical interventions, follow-up
care, and rehabilitation with supervised training. The adequacy
and appropriateness of this goal continue to be measured by the
passing Board scores that are earned.
The goal of the research program is to conduct clinical
and laboratory research that supports the patient care and teaching
programs in advancing knowledge of the discipline. The potential
for a solid research base is present. |
