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Implementing a global integrative rehabilitation medicine rotation: a physical medicine and rehabilitation residency program's experience. Am J Phys Med Rehabil 2013 Jun;92(6):533-41

Date

01/08/2013

Pubmed ID

23291603

DOI

10.1097/PHM.0b013e31827d66c0

Scopus ID

2-s2.0-84878836576 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site)   5 Citations

Abstract

An innovative international rotation in integrative rehabilitation medicine was implemented as part of the physical medicine and rehabilitation residency program at the Medical College of Wisconsin. Rotation objectives were to introduce medical knowledge of integrative medicine treatments into physical medicine and rehabilitation practice and to initiate collaboration with international academic partners. Residents were approved based on their academic record, completion of prerequisites, and personal statement. During a 4-wk rotation located in Italy, residents developed an integrative treatment strategy for each patient using conventional medical care and other therapeutic options, including acupuncture, biofeedback, aquatic therapy, yoga, and others. Postrotation assessment included evaluations by Italian team and patients, residents' evidence-based presentations, and postrotation self-reflection. Participating residents reported high achievement in clinical performance, improved application of integrative medicine, broader appreciation of cultural diversity in patient care, and increased personal and professional development. This reciprocal program model serves as an example for other programs interested in implementing similar international rotations.

Author List

Kosasih JB, Jurisic DH, Gandini C, Sauter CN, Braza DW

Authors

Diane W. Braza MD Chair, Professor in the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation department at Medical College of Wisconsin
Judith B. Kosasih MD Professor in the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation department at Medical College of Wisconsin
Carley N. Sauter MD Associate Professor in the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation department at Medical College of Wisconsin

MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold

Adult
Clinical Competence
Education, Medical, Graduate
Educational Measurement
Female
Humans
Integrative Medicine
International Educational Exchange
Internship and Residency
Italy
Male
Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine
Program Evaluation
Wisconsin