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Development of a musculoskeletal examination skills course for a physical medicine and rehabilitation residency
J Smith1, E R Laskowski, S R Noll
1Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota 55905, USA.
Abstract:
This article describes the development of a musculoskeletal physical examination skills course for a physical medicine and rehabilitation residency training program. Course objectives, structure, and modification over time based on experience and resident feedback are discussed. The current course design is adaptable to meet the needs and resources of most residency programs.
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