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Physician ID:
308
Hours:
Monday – Wednesday 8 AM to 5 PM; Friday 8 AM to 3:30 PM (there may be some weekend hours for hospital rounds and cases; rotators should inquire with preceptor about weekend hours at the start of the rotation)
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: Newark
This inpatient and outpatient US clinical experience will take place in Newark, approximately 7 miles east of downtown.
Combined Inpatient and Outpatient US Clinical Experience in Obstetrics & Gynecology in Newark
Specialties: Obstetrics & Gynecology
Location: Newark
Price:
Hospital Letterhead: No
Faculty Appointment: No
Information about this clinical experience:
You will be under the supervision of a physician board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology. This is a well-regarded physician who is the recipient of multiple teaching awards. The preceptor is on staff at several hospitals, including Jersey City Medical Center.
This physician has had extensive experience practicing medicine as an obstetrician and gynecologist and is involved in providing the full range of care in the specialty. In the office, rotators can expect to see patients with a variety of obstetric and gynecologic issues. Students will learn how to evaluate patients with different concerns, formulate diagnoses, and establish treatment plans. No matter the reason for the visit, students will be able to see in action how a seasoned practitioner in the field delivers highly personalized and compassionate care. Of note, procedures are performed in the clinic including colposcopy and IUD insertion, giving students insight into how these procedures are performed in an outpatient setting.
Among the conditions or concerns you will encounter in this outpatient practice include:
Prenatal care
Postpartum care
High-risk pregnancy
Pelvic pain
Uterine fibroids
Endometriosis
Abnormal uterine bleeding
Heavy menstrual bleeding
Vaginitis
Contraception
Urinary incontinence
Infertility
In the hospital, rotators will accompany the preceptor for rounds and into the operating room. The attending is an accomplished surgeon, trained in open, minimally invasive, and robotic surgery. There may be opportunities to go to Labor and Delivery - on average, there will be about ten deliveries over a four-week period. In the hospital, there may be opportunities to spend time with residents and fellows.
Students will be asked to complete reading assignments periodically. The preceptor will meet with the students to discuss these topics.
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.
Navigating the EMR (eClinicalWorks in the office and Meditech in the hospital; note rotators will not be writing notes).
Observing surgeries in the operating room (opportunities to scrub in may be available).
Researching the literature to answer clinical questions at the point of care.
Spending time with other healthcare professionals to understand their roles and responsibilities.
Who should consider this rotation:
International medical graduates (IMGs) and students seeking US clinical experience in obstetrics and gynecology.
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. In the 2024-2025 application cycle, many obstetrics and gynecology residency programs asked applicants to submit one standardized letter of evaluation. Please note that this preceptor is willing to write a SLOE for rotators.
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 was an outstanding preceptor throughout both my inpatient and outpatient rotations. The doctor placed strong emphasis on developing clear, organized case presentations and was consistently generous with teaching. No question ever felt like too much, and the doctor answered everything with patience and a genuinely approachable, positive attitude.
The doctor's skill in robotic surgery was particularly impressive; the doctor performed da Vinci procedures with remarkable smoothness and precision...The strength of this rotation lay in the balanced exposure to both inpatient and outpatient settings, which allowed for a well rounded understanding of patient care across different stages of management. Working with Dr. X significantly strengthened my clinical reasoning, presentation skills, exposure to minimally invasive gynecologic surgery and a variety of procedure including hysteroscopy and D&C, c-sections in the hospital. Dr. X is an exceptional teacher and surgeon, and I feel fortunate to have trained under the doctor's guidance.
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