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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.
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
Overall, the experience was very constructive and truly exceeded my expectations. One of the aspects that impressed me the most was how innovative and forward thinking the supervising physician is. The doctor's approach goes far beyond the purely technical aspects of pathology. The doctor consistently emphasizes a broader, more strategic vision of the field, with a strong focus on where pathology is heading and what skills and perspectives will be essential in the future. I also greatly appreciated the comprehensive nature of the training. There is a clear effort to cover all relevant areas in a structured and well organized manner, which creates a solid learning environment. Another aspect is the way the doctor works with the team. The professional relationships the doctor fosters are respectful, collaborative, and supportive, which clearly contributes to a positive and motivating work atmosphere. This, combined with the excellent organization of the rotation, made the experience both enjoyable and highly educational.
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