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Physician ID:

310

Hours:

Monday – Thursday 9 AM to 5 PM; Friday 9 AM to 1 PM; Saturday 9 AM to 1 PM (please note that hospital hours are typically either 7 to 9 AM or 5 to 7 PM; rotators can also visit nursing homes on Wednesday and Fridays from 3 to 6 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: Chicago

This inpatient and outpatient US clinical experience will take place in Chicago (approximately 15 miles west of downtown). Please note that the two hospitals are located approximately 3 miles from the outpatient practice.

Combined Inpatient and Outpatient US Clinical Experience in Internal Medicine in Chicago

Specialities: Internal Medicine

Location: Chicago

Price: 

Information about this clinical experience:

This rotation split between the inpatient and outpatient settings. You will be under the supervision of a board-certified internal medicine physician with years of experience educating international medical students as well as health professions students in the U.S. The physician holds hospital appointments within the University of Chicago AdventHealth Hospital System.


In the clinic, you will see patients with both acute complaints and chronic disease. For patients with acute symptoms, the emphasis will be on acquiring relevant details of the history that will allow you to develop a sound differential diagnosis and reason through this differential until you establish a diagnosis and treatment plan. For patients with chronic disease, you will learn how to assess the status of these conditions and then adjust the treatment regimen. Behavior change that is necessary to improve health can be difficult for patients to implement. Rotators that spend time with this physician will be able to take note of how a seasoned clinician supports and encourages patients to effect change.


Hospital rounds typically take place several times per week. During these rounds, you will encounter a range of patients with acute conditions and see how an experienced internist evaluates, treats, and follows the progress of these patients over time. Rotators may also have the opportunity to see patients with the preceptor in the nursing home.


On a regular basis, you will take part in what the preceptor calls a “huddle”. During this time, the team will gather to discuss interesting topics in internal medicine.


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:


  • Taking patient histories under supervision.

  • Performing exams under the physician's supervision.

  • Presenting patients.

  • Writing or entering notes in the EMR (eClinicalWorks)

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

  • Educating patients under supervision.

  • 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.

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

Dr. X’s rotation was extremely helpful in developing my clinical acumen with infectious diseases and rounding on multiple patients in a day. I learned how to manage patients in a multidisciplinary manner daily from an infectious point of view

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