Student Rotation in OMM

 Contact person for scheduling a rotation: Andrew Kusienski D.O.

• Prior to setting up the rotation the student must:
  • Inform the OPP department of any special requests for anticipated time off.
  • Also be aware the department only accepts students for one-month/4 week rotations and does not accept any rotating students the month of December.
  • Provide the OPP department with the following documentation:
    • Criminal background check dating back five years.
    • Certificates of HIPPA and OSHA training
    • Evidence of malpractice coverage
    • Proof of up-to-date immunizations
    • Proof of current health insurance
    • Letter of good standing from student’s college of osteopathic medicine
• The student must contact the department at 954-262-4316 one week prior to the start of the rotation for any special instructions.
• Professional attire, including a white coat, will be expected at all times except those rare instances where instructed.
• The student must report to the department clinic on the 1st weekday of their scheduled rotation at 8:45am for orientation. The student’s schedule will be given at that time. The clinic is located in room 4316 on the third floor of the Ziff Clinic Building of Nova Southeastern University. The address is 3200 S. University Drive, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33328. The clinic telephone number is 954-262-4316.
• The student will be expected to be in the department Monday through Friday (excluding holidays). Generally those hours will be 9:00 am untill 5:00 pm and all students will be expected to take part in one evening shift per week. There will also be other educational opportunities beyond those times, which will be discussed at the start of the rotation.
• Students are permitted two days of absence during the OMM rotation. If a student misses a total of three or more days during the rotation for any reason, the entire rotation may have to be repeated. This Department attendance policy supersedes all other governing policies.

Educational Goals for Students Rotating in OMM:

• Acquisition of the skills to become competent in diagnosing osteopathic somatic dysfunctions.
• Acquisition of the ability to apply osteopathic techniques in all major areas of the body.
• Acquisition of the ability to apply osteopathic principles and manipulative treatment appropriately for the treatment of patients with acute and chronic dysfunction.
• Acquisition of the ability to prescribe therapeutic exercise programs and other physical medicine therapeutics to the patient with musculoskeletal dysfunction.