David Geffen School of Medicine

76-143 Center for Health Sciences
Box 956902
Los Angeles, CA 90095-6902

Orthopaedic Surgery
310-825-6557

Frances J. Hornicek, MD, PhD, Chair

Sharon L. Hame, MD, Director, Medical Student Education

The medical student program in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery is designed to provide students with experience in understanding the diagnosis and management of disorders of the musculoskeletal system. Through a combination of didactic instruction and supervised clinical experience, students acquire the clinical skills of history taking and physical examination of the musculoskeletal system. Diagnosis and orthopaedic management of bone and soft tissue trauma, skeletal development defects, tumor, spinal disorders, hand and foot disorders, and arthritis are primary objectives. Third-year students work in ambulatory clinics and on inpatient services during their core surgical clerkship. Fourth-year electives provide the opportunity for in-depth experience on rotations at the Reagan UCLA Medical Center and affiliated institutions and emphasize subspecialties such as joint replacement, sports medicine, orthopaedic oncology, metabolic bone disorders, hand and foot surgery, spinal surgery, and pediatric orthopaedics.

For more details on the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and courses offered, contact the Education Office at 310-825-6557 or see the department website.

Orthopaedic Surgery faculty information is available from the department.