Specialty: Family Medicine

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MD2B Connect Physician ID # 48

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Where will this rotation take place: This inpatient and outpatient US clinical experience will take place in Las Vegas. 

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Hours: Monday through Friday 9 AM to 7 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 hospital appointments at the following institutions:

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• ​University Medical Center

• Valley Hospital Medical Center

• North Vista Hospital

• Torrey Pines Rehabilitation Hospital

 

He is widely regarded as an excellent educator, and he makes teaching a priority. You will spend time in his office seeing patients. On several days of the week, you will accompany the preceptor on hospital rounds. 

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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.

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

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The activities above will mostly take place in the outpatient setting. As a result of hospital policies, inpatient activities will be more observational.

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You will receive regular feedback on your performance. 

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Please note that this will largely be a clinical experience. 

 

​Who should consider this rotation: International medical graduates (IMGs) and students seeking US clinical experience in family medicine. IMGs seeking experience in the inpatient setting as well as hospice/home visits will also find this rotation appealing. 

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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.