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Physician ID:
251
Hours:
Monday 8 AM – 5 PM; Tuesday 7:30 AM – 5 PM; Wednesday 8 AM to 5 PM; Thursday 7:30 AM – 5 PM; Friday 7:30 AM to 3 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: New Orleans
This inpatient and outpatient US clinical experience will take place close to New Orleans, Louisiana (75 miles west of downtown).
Inpatient/Outpatient US Clinical Experience in Cardiology in New Orleans
Specialties: Cardiology
Location: New Orleans
Price:
Hospital Letterhead: No
Faculty Appointment: Yes - Dartmouth Medical School
Information about this clinical experience:
You will be under the supervision of a physician who is board certified in cardiology. The physician is on staff at multiple hospitals, including Ochsner Health and Baton Rouge General Hospital among others. The preceptor is actively involved in the education of medical students and serves as “Clinical Assistant Professor” at an Ivy League medical school located in the Northeast. During residency, the doctor was the recipient of an award given to a resident who demonstrates unselfish devotion and compassionate concern to patients.
This preceptor believes in tailoring the experience based on the interests of the rotator. Rotators will learn how to evaluate and manage patients with a wide range of cardiac complaints. Emphasis will be placed on delivering guideline-based care to patients with heart disease. Rotators will be able to spend time in the cardiac catheterization lab, electrophysiology lab, and round with the structural heart disease team. One to two days will each be spent with the nuclear medicine technician, ultrasound technician, and stress test technician learning how to perform cardiac stress tests and echocardiograms.
The inpatient component of the rotation will take place at two different hospitals, approximately once a week. In addition, the physician takes weekend call during one weekend of every month. During this weekend, the rotator will round with the physician at the hospital.
As this is an underserved community, learners will gain insight about the factors that are driving health care disparities including income, education, employment, housing, transportation, and limited insurance, and how these factors can lead to an increase in cardiovascular disease.
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.
Researching the literature to answer clinical questions at the point of care.
Educating patients.
Spending time with other healthcare professionals in the office to understand their roles and responsibilities.
Who should consider this rotation:
International medical graduates (IMGs) and students seeking US clinical experience in family medicine, internal medicine, or cardiology.
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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