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obstetrics & gynecology #1
OUTPATIENT US clinical EXPERIENCE
IN obstetrics & gynecology
Specialty: Obstetrics & Gynecology
MD2B Connect Physician ID # 102
Where will this rotation take place: This outpatient US clinical experience will take place in New York City.
Hours: Monday - Friday 10 AM to 6 PM; Saturday 10 AM to 2 PM
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.
What you will do: (Please note that this rotation will strictly be an observership) You will be under the supervision of a physician who is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology. She holds hospital privileges at Brooklyn Hospital, Maimonides Medical Center, and NYU Langone Medical Center. She is a former program director of the obstetrics and gynecology residency program at Lutheran Medical Center.
She has been practicing in New York for over two decades. During this time, she has actively been involved in numerous physician organization and held leadership positions in the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) and Brooklyn Gynecological Society.
She has been a tireless contributor to community service, advocacy, and efforts to reduce healthcare disparities. She is the recipient of numerous awards because of her dedication and commitment to these causes.
She has been teaching international medical students and graduates for years, and is known as a wonderful mentor who really cares for the future of her students. To allow students to understand the perspectives of other specialists in the field, she also likes to have students spend clinical time with obstetrics and gynecology colleagues in her office. What this means is you will get a chance to build relationships with other doctors in the practice.
You will see patients in her office. You will assist clinic staff with patient intake and vital signs, and accompany the preceptor as she evaluates and manages patients with a variety of obstetrical and gynecological conditions. Among the conditions you will encounter:
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Painful menstruation
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Heavy or irregular menstrual cycles
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Fibroids
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Abnormal Pap smears
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HPV
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Urinary incontinence
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Pelvic pain and endometriosis
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Perimenopause and Menopause
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High-risk pregnancy
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Infertility
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Contraception and family planning
You will receive regular feedback on your performance.
You may have an opportunity to attend physicians meetings such as the Brooklyn Gynecological Society where you may network with other specialists in the field.
Please note that this position is largely clinical.
Please note that this preceptor requires rotators to complete HIPAA training prior to the rotation. You may take one of the following courses:
Rotators should send the certificate of completion to us.
Who should consider this rotation: International medical graduates (IMGs) and students seeking US clinical experience in obstetrics and gynecology. IMGs seeking careers in family medicine will also find this rotation useful as obstetrical and gynecological care is an important part of a career in this specialty.
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.
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.
Read Dr. Desai's Interview with Dr. Eugene Toy (Professor and Assistant Dean for Educational Programs in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences at UT Health and McGovern Medical School) about How To Match into Obstetrics and Gynecology
Listen to Dr. Desai's Advice for Applicants Interested in Applying to Obstetrics & Gynecology
obstetrics & gynecology #2
Outpatient externship
in obstetrics & gynecology
Specialty: Obstetrics & Gynecology
MD2B Connect Physician ID # 215
Where will this rotation take place: This outpatient US clinical experience will take place in New York City (Manhattan). This rotation is currently unavailable.
Hours: Tuesday 9 AM to 9 PM; Thursday 9 AM to 9 PM; alternating Friday or Saturday 9 AM to 5 PM (please note that there may be opportunities to rotate with the preceptor's colleague on Monday and Wednesday but this may not always be possible)
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.
What you will do: You will be under the supervision of a physician who is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology. He holds hospital privileges at several Mount Sinai hospitals, including Mount Sinai West Hospital, where he teaches residents in the operating room and labor and delivery. He is a fellow of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists which is the highest level of distinction awarded by the leading specialty organization in the field.
He has been practicing in New York for over two decades. During this time, he has been actively involved in educating medical and nurse practitioner students. He enjoys teaching and mentoring, and he has never forgotten how fortunate he was to benefit from the guidance of dedicated mentors when he was a medical student. In precepting students, his goals are to shown learners how to develop strong relatonships with patients.
This preceptor is known for taking an active interest in his students and sharing his own experiences in the field. Rotators will receive considerable advice on careers in the field, job prospects, and professional satisfaction.
You will see patients in his office. Among the conditions and issues you will encounter during patients visit are the follwoing:
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Prenatal care
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Family planning
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Birth control
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Pelvic pain
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Abnormal bleeding
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Fibroids
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Cysts
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Infertility
Procedures are also performed in the office, and include colposcopy, urodynamic testing, LEEP, IUD insertion and removal, circumcision, and minimially invasive surgery. Rotators will have the opportunity to observe these procedures.
Although this rotation is largely observational, please note there may be opportunities for hands-on care in approximately 10% of the encounters (taking history, performing physical exam under supervision, presenting patients). For those who wish to participate in hands-on care, please discuss this with the preceptor. Of note, there is no EMR access during this rotation.
You will receive regular feedback on your performance.
Who should consider this rotation: IMGs seeking US clinical experience in obstetrics and gynecology. IMGs seeking careers in family medicine will also find this rotation useful as obstetrical and gynecological care is an important part of a career in this specialty.
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.
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.
Read Dr. Desai's Interview with Dr. Eugene Toy (Professor and Assistant Dean for Educational Programs in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences at UT Health and McGovern Medical School) about How To Match into Obstetrics and Gynecology
Listen to Dr. Desai's Advice for Applicants Interested in Applying to Obstetrics & Gynecology