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DR. SAMIR DESAI
Our IMG Rotation program for 2021 is currently up and ongoing. We have in-person rotations that are fully inpatient, combined inpatient and outpatient, and fully outpatient. We also have tele-rotations in multiple specialties. We are continuously monitoring the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation including guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). The health and safety of our clients is our top priority here at MD2B Connect.
We are looking forward to helping you on your path to US residency.
new York neurology
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We have multiple neurology rotations in New York City.
Please click on your rotation of interest below to learn more about the rotation
new york neurology #1
OUTPATIENT observership IN neurology
Specialty: Neurology
MD2B Connect Physician ID # 170
Where will this rotation take place: This outpatient rotation (observership) will take place in New York City (Manhattan). One to two days per week may be spent in a satellite office in New Jersey near the George Washington Bridge).
Hours: Monday to Friday 9 AM to 5 PM
What you will do: You will be under the supervision of an attending physician who is board-certified in two specialties: Internal Medicine and Neurology. Although the attending physician is doubly boarded, the practice is entirely neurology. The physician is a member of the American Academy of Neurology, and on staff at Mt. Sinai Medical Center, Mt. Sinai Beth Israel Hospital, and Lennox Hill Hospital. The preceptor holds an Adjunct Clinical Professor position at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mt. Sinai.
This will be an excellent rotation for students interested in gaining exposure to common problems in neurology, including migraines, carpal tunnel syndrome, and Parkinson's disease. The satellite location in New Jersey focuses on falls, ataxia, and dizziness. The preceptor is committed to teaching. Cases will be discussed as will interesting topics in neurology. Articles from the literature will often be the basis for discussion.
The preceptor has educated international medical students and graduates from all over the world, and enjoys supporting these future doctors as they pursue their professional goals. The preceptor typically has 1-2 students at a time.
Please note that unlike the majority of our clinical experiences, this rotation will strictly be an observership. If you seek hands-on clinical experience in neurology, we recommend you consider our other options.
Who should consider this rotation: International medical graduates (IMGs) and students seeking clinical experience in neurology.
Will a letter of recommendation be offered: Yes, assuming that the IMG meets the expectations of the rotation. Dr. Desai will provide the physician with guidelines which will improve the quality of the letter. In some cases, the preceptor may ask the rotator to write a letter of recommendation draft.
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.
Wondering how to do well during your neurology rotation? Read Dr. Desai's Article - How To Succeed in Your Neurology Rotation
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NEW YORK NEUROLOGY # 1
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new york neurology #2
OUTPATIENT externship IN neurology
Specialty: Neurology
MD2B Connect Physician ID # 180 (rotation not available until June 2021)
Where will this rotation take place: This hands-on outpatient rotation will take place in New York City. Please note that this preceptor has two offices. The offices are approximately one hour apart. Two days will be spent at one location and two days at the other location (you will not have to travel to both locations on the same day).
Hours: Monday to Thursday 9 AM to 5 PM
What you will do: You will be under the supervision of an attending physician who is board-certified in both neurology and psychiatry. The attending hold staff privileges at New York Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital. Although the practice's larger focus is on patients with migraines and epilepsy, you will see patients with other neurological conditions including:
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Dementia
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Memory problems
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Dizziness and vertigo
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Headache
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Neuropathy
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Parkinson's disease
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Movement disorders
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Tremor
In addition to learning how to elicit an accurate neurological history, you will develop a deeper understanding of the indications for diagnostic testing in neurology. During the rotation, you will have the opportunity to observe neurologic tests and procedures, including EEG and EMG. By spending time with the technician, you will learn how these procedures are performed.
You will also see patients with psychiatric disease. Since the two specialties are interconnected, the opportunity to evaluate patients with psychiatric disease is an added bonus of this rotation for students who are pursuing careers in neurology. Recognizing the importance of psychiatry in neurology clinical practice, the American Academy of Neurology has created a psychiatry curriculum for neurology residents, and this highlights the importance of gaining experience in psychiatry for the aspiring neurologist.
The preceptor has educated international medical students and graduates from all over the world, and enjoys supporting these future doctors as they pursue their professional goals. The preceptor typically has 4-5 students at a time.
After a few days of observation, you will take on an increasing role in patient care (please note that this is not a shadowing observership; you will be actively involved in patient care). This includes the following:
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You will take patient histories.
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You will perform physical exams under the physician's supervision.
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You will present patients.
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You will write progress notes (no EMR)
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You will have opportunities to research the literature to answer clinical questions at the point of care.
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You will be involved in patient education.
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You will give talks.
Who should consider this rotation: International medical graduates (IMGs) and students seeking clinical experience in neurology.
Will a letter of recommendation be offered: Yes, assuming that the IMG meets the expectations of the rotation. Dr. Desai will provide the physician with guidelines which will improve the quality of the letter. In some cases, the preceptor may ask the rotator to write a letter of recommendation draft.
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.
Wondering how to do well during your neurology rotation? Read Dr. Desai's Article - How To Succeed in Your Neurology Rotation
To start, schedule a free rotation discussion with Dr. Desai and his team
