Combined Inpatient and Outpatient US Clinical Experience in Cardiology in Orlando

Information about this clinical experience:

During this rotation split between the inpatient and outpatient settings, you will be under the supervision of a cardiologist who is a well-regarded educator. As a core faculty member of a cardiology fellowship program based in Orlando, this attending is actively involved in the education of fellows.

On weekdays, rotators will split their time between the outpatient and inpatient setting. The inpatient component of the experience will take place in the morning before the first patient is seen in the clinic, at lunchtime, or whenever there is an available period of time during the day. Rotators should check with the preceptor to learn when these hospital visits will occur so that they can accompany the doctor for rounds.

The rest of the day will be spent in the clinic. In the outpatient practice, you will see patients with the fellow or attending. This will give you the opportunity to see how comprehensive evaluations are performed in new patients and follow-ups are conducted in established patients. As the clinic has the capability of performing a variety of cardiac tests, rotators can observe echocardiograms, stress tests, and other procedures.

This physician is known for having an excellent bedside manner. Patients have described this doctor as being thoughtful, caring, compassionate, and respectful. The doctor is a strong advocate for educating patients and believes that empowering patients is essential for a successful outcome.

During your experience, you will learn the following U.S. medical practices under the preceptor’s supervision:

• Taking patient histories.

• Performing physical exams under the physician's supervision.

• Presenting patients.

• Have opportunities to research the literature to answer clinical questions at the point of care.

• Spending time with other healthcare professionals to understand their roles and responsibilities