On Friday, November 7, Campbell Clinic Foundation hosted 100 students from Cordova, Germantown, and White Station High Schools at its third annual Orthopaedic Exploration Day. Students had the opportunity to learn firsthand from Campbell Clinic doctors and physical therapists, UTHSC medical students, and medical industry representatives to discover the many opportunities and careers in orthopaedics.
Students practiced drilling saw bones with state-of-the-art equipment typically used during real operative procedures on hips, knees, hands, and feet. Additionally, there were robots that assist in surgeries, ultrasound machines used in clinics, and instruments to evaluate strength and flexibility.
“I had no idea how many jobs and roles there were in orthopaedics,” said one student. “And it’s great to know there are many places for training and education right here in Memphis.”
“This event happens because of our Campbell commitment to teaching and developing future orthopaedic healthcare professionals. You can see by looking around, it takes a big team to fix bones and joints, relieve pain and help patients return to play. We hope some of these students are inspired to join the orthopaedic team in the future!
Campbell Clinic Foundation is a nonprofit that has supported the Campbell Clinic since 1946, training the physicians and facilitating the research that has helped people in our community – and around the world – keep moving toward their best lives. Our three pillars are outreach, education, and research. Go to campbell-foundation.org to learn more about Campbell Clinic Foundation.
Judy is a development officer for Campbell Clinic Foundation committed to raising funds to support surgeon education, orthopaedic research, and community outreach and impact. She can be contacted at jlansky@campbell-foundation.
