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Physician ID:
357
Hours:
Monday – Friday 7 AM to 5 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.
Location: Houston
This combined inpatient and outpatient US clinical experience will take place two hours from Houston.
Combined Inpatient and Outpatient US Clinical Experience in Cardiology in Houston
Specialties: Cardiology
Location: Houston
Price:
Hospital Letterhead: No
Faculty Appointment: Yes
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 trained not only in general cardiovascular disease but also in interventional cardiology and electrophysiology. The physician was a former faculty member at Oregon Health Sciences University and Weill Cornell and is now a faculty member at Sam Houston State University. The preceptor serves as Director and Chief of Cardiology at a hospital which has been awarded the American College of Cardiology’s HeartCARE Center National Distinction of Excellence. This is a top honor given to hospitals for elite, comprehensive, and consistent cardiovascular care.
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 after the clinic day. Rotators should check with the preceptor to learn when these hospital visits will occur so that they can accompany the doctor for rounds. Please note that the doctor is frequently called into the hospital for cardiac emergencies, including STEMI and NSTEMI, at all hours of the day and night. If you wish to see how cardiac care is delivered at these critical moments, please let the preceptor know.
In the outpatient practice, you will see patients with the 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 and procedures, rotators can observe echocardiograms, stress tests, and other procedures.
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.
Navigating the EMR (DrChrono EMR).
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
The activities above will mostly take place in the outpatient setting. As a result of hospital policies, inpatient activities will be more observational.
Who should consider this rotation:
International medical graduates (IMGs) and students seeking US clinical experience in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine since cardiology problems are commonly encountered in these specialties.
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
About the preceptor:
Dr. X fosters medical rotator autonomy. The doctor stands out for an ability to balance high-level clinical supervision with the trust placed in rotators. From the beginning, Dr. X didn't just treat me as an observer, but like a future colleague, involving me in the "behind-the-scenes" of medicine, such as billing-related discussions and Hospice IDT meetings. One of the doctor's greatest strengths is the approach to complex
patient management. Dr. X modeled how to handle patients with multiple comorbidities, including transplant recipients and amputees, without losing the human element of primary care. Dr. X was incredibly encouraging, and seeing the doctor's confidence in my clinical skills grow over the four weeks was a huge boost to my professional morale.
About the rotation:
Comprehensive clinical scope, combining inpatient, outpatient, hospice, and televisits, specially focusing on the longitudinal management of complex cases...Additionally, I was able to consolidate my knowledge on managing acute complications, such as Pseudomonas and Klebsiella cellulitis, and following sepsis protocols for infected pressure ulcers. Additionally, this rotation allows for time with physical, occupational, and speech therapists. It helped me understand the team-based approach to patient rehabilitation. At the clinic, this experience allowed me hands-on exposure to procedures like Dexcom placements, IM injections, and nebulizer preparations. Also, participating in the IDT meetings showed me exactly how a PCP coordinates care with therapists and specialists to manage hospice patients. The rotation is fast-paced, which was actually a strength as it forced me to refine my workflow and EMR documentation efficiency.
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