outpatient US clinical experience
in obstetrics & gynecology

Specialty: Obstetrics and Gynecology

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MD2B Connect Physician ID # 186

Where will this rotation take place: This outpatient US clinical experience will take place 15 miles east of downtown Philadelphia in New Jersey. ​

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Hours: Monday 10 AM to 8 PM; Tuesday 9 AM to 2 PM; Wednesday 9 AM to 1 PM; Thursday 9 AM to 1 PM and 4 PM to 8 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.

What you will do: You will be under the supervision of a physician who is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology. This is a physician who is a dedicated educator with considerable experience in teaching and serves as Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University. The physician holds a hospital appointment at Cooper University Hospital. 

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Among the conditions or issues you will encounter in this outpatient practice include:

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• Prenatal care

• Postpartum care

• High-risk pregnancy

• Pelvic pain

• Uterine fibroids

• Endometriosis

• Abnormal uterine bleeding

• Heavy menstrual bleeding

• Vaginitis

• Contraception

• Urinary incontinence

• Infertility

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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 exams under the physician's supervision.

• Presenting patients.

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

• Educating patients (students will typically make 1-2 topic presentations)

• Teaching other team members. 

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You will receive regular feedback on your performance. 

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Please note that the preceptor is open to having students take part in scholarly activity or short-term research projects like case reports and other studies. Please note that the availability of the project is at the preceptor's discretion.  If you are interested in such opportunities, please let the preceptor know as early as possible.

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​​Who should consider this rotation: International medical graduates (IMGs) and students seeking US clinical experience in obstetrics and gynecology. Please note that, because of the preferences of this physician's patient population, only female students are eligible to complete this rotation. 

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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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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