Integrated Musculoskeletal System
The year-two MD Program curriculum at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in Madison includes a course called Integrated Musculoskeletal System.
| Course # | 622-728 |
| Course | Integrated Musculoskeletal System |
| Sequence | Year 2 Semester 2 |
| Director 1 | Ben Graf, MD |
| Contact | graf@ortho.wisc.edu |
| Director 2 | Kevin McKown, MD |
| Contact | km4@medicine.wisc.edu |
| URL | https://learnuw.wisc.edu |
Overarching Course Goals for Integrated Musculoskeletal System
- Recognize the population health impact of common musculoskeletal conditions
- Understand how the musculoskeletal system responds to use, disuse and injury
- Understand the pathophysiology of inflammatory arthropathy
- Know how to formulate a differential diagnosis for common musculoskeletal complaints
- Recognize appropriate medical imaging modalities and laboratory tests based on patient history and physical exam findings