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Physician ID:
142
Hours:
Monday - Friday 9 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: Orlando
This combined inpatient and outpatient US clinical experience will take place in Orlando, Florida.
Inpatient/Outpatient US Clinical Experience in Family Medicine in Orlando
Specialties: Family Medicine
Location: Orlando
Price:
Hospital Letterhead: No
Faculty Appointment: No
Information about this clinical experience:
You will be under the supervision of a board-certified family medicine physician. The preceptor holds hospital privileges at Advent Health. The physician has been involved in the education of family medicine residents from Florida Health, and these trainees sometimes rotate in the doctor's outpatient practice. The preceptor has several decades of experience as a clinician and educator. The physician has taught international medical graduates from all over the world, and this gives the doctor's professional life considerable meaning.
You will see patients with the preceptor in the hospital and outpatient practice from 9 AM to 5 PM. The day begins at the outpatient practice where you will see patients with the preceptor in the office until Noon. From 12:30 to 1:30 PM, you will visit the hospital with the preceptor to take part in hospital rounds. The remaining part of the day will be spent in the office seeing outpatients. Please note that the typical census in the hospital is 3-4 patients.
During your experience, you will learn the following U.S. medical practices under the preceptor’s supervision:
Taking patient histories under supervision.
Performing exams under the physician's supervision.
Presenting patients.
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.
Please note that 40-50% of the patients are Spanish-speaking.
Who should consider this rotation:
International medical graduates (IMGs) and students seeking US clinical experience in family medicine in both the inpatient and outpatient setting.
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 is an excellent physician and a knowledgeable teacher. One of the doctor's greatest strengths as a preceptor is the ability to recognize and encourage a learner’s strengths while also identifying gaps in knowledge that the learner may not yet recognize. I always felt heard and supported, but I was also consistently challenged to think more critically and grow clinically.
The doctor taught me not only how to interpret laboratory results and imaging, but also how to communicate those findings effectively and compassionately to patients. In particular, I learned how to approach difficult conversations, including delivering a cancer diagnosis, in a way that is both direct and empathetic. These are skills that I know will be invaluable throughout residency and beyond.
The office staff were also incredible and became an important part of my education. They were patient, supportive, and willing to teach, and the entire team created an environment in which I felt trusted to become increasingly independent. I was able to perform and assist with far more procedures than I had expected, largely because of the teaching, supervision, and confidence that Dr. X and the staff placed in me.
This rotation provided an exceptional amount of clinical exposure and hands-on experience. I encountered a wide variety of patients, conditions, procedures, and challenging conversations, and I came away feeling significantly more prepared for residency. I am extremely grateful for the education, mentorship, and trust I received during this rotation.
MP
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