Specialty: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

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MD2B Connect Physician ID # 29

 

Where will the rotation take place: This outpatient US clinical experience will take place in a northern suburb of Detroit, approximately 20 miles north of downtown.​

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Hours: Monday to Friday 9 AM to 5 PM in the office

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Hours have been provided by the preceptor. Hours are subject to change at the preceptor’s discretion, but the minimum total hours will remain approximately the same.

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What you will do: This is an outpatient experience during which you will be under the supervision of a board-certified physiatrist who has subspecialized in pain management. He completed his residency at the Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan and Wayne State University. His practice largely consists of patients with pain. Depending upon their situation, treatment may include a focus on medical therapy or interventional pain management. Among the procedures that are performed by this preceptor include joint injections, peripheral nerve block, selective nerve block, sympathetic nerve block, epidural steroid injections or blood patch, and spinal cord stimulator.

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After a few days of observation, you will take on an increasing role in patient encounters and learn the following under the preceptor’s supervision:​

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• Taking patient histories.

• Performing physical exams under the physician's supervision.

• Presenting patients.

• Writing or entering chart notes.

• Educating patients.

• Observing interventional pain management procedures.

• Have opportunities to research the literature to answer clinical questions at the point of care.

• Teaching other team members.

• Spending time with other healthcare professionals to understand their roles and responsibilities.​

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Although this is largely a clinical experience, there may be opportunities to take part in practice improvement projects. The nature of the project, if available, will be decided by the preceptor.

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Who should consider this rotation: International medical graduates (IMGs) and students seeking  US clinical experience or careers in physical medicine and rehabilitation.

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How to obtain a letter of recommendation: The rotator should ask the preceptor for a LOR near the conclusion of the rotation. Dr. Desai has provided the physician with guidelines about best practices in letter writing that meet residency program requirements. In some cases, the preceptor may ask the rotator to write a letter of recommendation draft. 

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​During the rotation: Our team will be checking in periodically with you to ensure that you are having an optimal experience. We encourage you to contact us if you have any questions during the rotation.

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Wondering how to do well during your physical medicine rotation? Read Dr. Desai's article - How to Succeed in Your Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Rotation