Drexel’s Department of Orthopaedic Surgery is proud of its long tradition of musculoskeletal care drawn from its long heritage harkening back to Hahnemann Medical College and Women’s Medical College of Pennsylvania. Today, the department focuses on the musculoskeletal medical and surgical education of Drexel’s medical students, including – joint replacement surgery, sports medicine, spine, surgery, foot & ankle surgery, hand surgery and orthopaedic trauma surgery.
Drexel’s medical students can learn about the various aspects of orhopaedics and musculoskeletal medicine through pre-clinical coursework, clinical rotations, mentoring, and research. During the third year, medical students will the opportunity to pursue a three-week surgical elective in Orthopaedic Surgery during their required surgical clerkship. During the fourth year, medical students have the opportunity to pursue various two and four-week electives in Orthopaedic Surgery.
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In the Media
“Norman Johanson, longtime surgeon, former chief of orthopedics at Hahnemann, and professor at Temple, has died at 72”
Philadelphia Inquirer (August 2022)
“Health professionals should receive more training in opioids and pain management”
PennLive – OpEd (October 15, 2022)
“The $1 billion settlement is important, but the opioid crisis continues?”
PennLive – OpEd (March 1, 2022)
“Sixer’s Shake Milton out after undergoing surgery on hand fractured”
Philadelphia Inquirer (February 2019)
“This new law on opioid prescribing will save lives | Opinion”
Penn Live (November 2018)
“Beware of “Halloween Hand” and other scary holiday-related injuries”
Philadelphia Inquirer (October 20, 2017)
“Here’s something that curbs opioid use: Pre-Surgical counseling”
Philadelphia Inquirer (March 31, 2017)
“Going Under the Knife, With Eyes and Ears Wide Open”
The New York Times (March 25, 2017)
“Volunteering: One Surgeon’s Dedication and Enthusiasm”
Orthopedics This Week (January 26, 2017)
“Local surgeon warms of hoverboard dangers”
Philadelphia Inquirer (December 30, 2016)
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