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Physician ID:
273
Hours:
Monday to Friday 8 AM to 5 PM
Please note that the hours listed above include formal activities (e.g., microscopy session with faculty, conferences [consensus conference, tumor board, journal club, etc.] and independent study time to work on daily/weekly assignments and end-of-rotation presentation.
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.
Location: Los Angeles
You will be rotating through a hospital approximately 20 miles from downtown Los Angeles. This rotation is currently unavailable through December 2026.
Combined Inpatient/Outpatient US Clinical Experience in Pathology in Los Angeles
Specialties: Pathology
Location: Los Angeles
Price:
Hospital Letterhead: Yes
Faculty Appointment: Yes - Associate Clinical Professor at City of Hope & Director, Oncologic Surgery Pathology Fellowship
Information about this clinical experience:
You will work under the supervision of a physician who is a board-certified pathologist. This physician is a well-regarded educator, mentor, and leader, and holds a faculty appointment as an Associate Clinical Professor at a major academic medical center. The attending is involved in the education of pathology fellows. Please note that there is a $100 hospital fee that is the responsibility of the rotator.
Rotators will be able to experience the following during this rotation:
One-on-one “on the scope” microscopy session with the faculty mentor
Slide session with surgical pathology fellow
Consensus conference (daily)
Tumor Board
Journal Club
Grand Rounds
Other departmental didactic conferences/lectures
Online resources that will be utilized during this rotation include:
Daily/weekly assignments will be given to the rotator to enhance their learning experience. The rotator will be expected to present an interesting case or journal article at the end of the rotation.
Opportunities to work on a project or case report may be available to interested students. Please note that the availability of such projects is at the discretion of the attending. Students interested in participating should let the attending know early in their rotation.
Who should consider this rotation:
International medical graduates (IMGs) and students seeking US clinical experience in pathology should consider this rotation.
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.
Testimonials
I had an excellent experience during this rotation. The attending physician was truly outstanding, and I learned a great deal from the doctor's clinical reasoning. In particular, I learned how to approach antibiotic escalation and de-escalation, as well as how to evaluate and manage a wide range of infectious diseases, including HIV.
The attending was very supportive and took great care of me throughout the rotation. The doctor also gave me valuable advice about residency and the Match process. Thanks to the doctor, I had the opportunity to meet the program director, and although a planned presentation session was eventually canceled, the doctor tried to give me a chance to present during didactic time (I was still able to give a presentation in front of the doctor and the resident).
I also appreciated learning not only clinical knowledge, but also how to work efficiently and communicate effectively with other healthcare professionals. Overall, this was a very meaningful and helpful rotation experience, and I am grateful for the support I received.
JS
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