Specialty: Gastroenterology

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MD2B Connect Physician ID # 23

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​Where will the rotation take place: This outpatient US clinical experience will take place 45 minutes north of downtown Houston. 

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Hours: Monday - Thursday 8 AM to 5 PM; Friday 8 AM to 3 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: This is an outpatient experience during which you will be under the supervision of a highly regarded physician educator who is board certified in both Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. He completed his internal medicine residency and gastroenterology fellowship at the Baylor College of Medicine. 

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Although he has been in private practice for over 10 years, he remains actively involved in education. He is a Clinical Instructor of Medicine at the Baylor College of Medicine. In this capacity, he periodically staffs cases in the Department of Gastroenterology at the Ben Taub Hospital, one of the main teaching hospitals at Baylor. As a preceptor, he has also hosted first-year medical students as part of their Physician, Patient, and Society course. In this role, he helps students acquire clinical skills. 

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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.

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

• Being involved in patient education.

• 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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You may also have the opportunity to attend GI Grand Rounds at the Baylor College of Medicine.

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There may also be time set aside to work on a project to improve the physician's practice. Some possibilities include participating in activities that cultivate a holistic approach to health care. There may also be possible opportunities for volunteer work in a charitable project. Please note that the exact nature of the project will be decided by you and your preceptor. 

 

Who should consider this rotation: International medical graduates (IMGs) and students seeking US clinical experience in Internal Medicine or Gastroenterology.

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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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See Where Our Students Applying to Internal Medicine Have Received Interviews or Matched

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Read Dr. Desai's Interview with Dr. Roy Ziegelstein (Vice Dean for Education at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and Former Program Director of the Internal Medicine Residency Program at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center) about How to Match Successfully in Internal Medicine

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