Specialty: Family Medicine

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MD2B Connect Physician ID # 116

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Where will this rotation take place: This outpatient US clinical experience will take place 50 miles north of Miami. 

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Hours: Monday 8:30 AM to 5 PM; Tuesday 10 AM to 7 PM; Wednesday 8:30 AM to 3 PM; Thursday 8:30 AM to 8 PM; Friday 8:30 AM to 5 PM

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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: You will be under the supervision of a board-certified family medicine physician who holds faculty appointments at the following institutions:

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• ​Florida Atlantic University Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine

• Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine

 

He holds a hospital appointment at Wellington Regional Medical Center.

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He is widely regarded as an excellent educator, and he makes teaching a priority. After completing his residency in family medicine, he was honored to serve as chief resident. He continues to teach medical, PA, and NP students in his office.  

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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 clinic progress notes.

• Researching the literature to answer clinical questions at the point of care.

• Educating patients.

• Teaching other team members.

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

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You will receive regular feedback on your performance. 

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There may be opportunities to attend educational conferences at the Boca Regional Medical Center. 

 

Please note that this will largely be a clinical experience. 

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​Who should consider this rotation: International medical graduates (IMGs) and students seeking US clinical experience in family medicine or internal medicine. 

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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.