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Physician ID:
68
Hours:
Monday - Friday 8 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
The outpatient component of this experience will take place at two offices: one is 30 minutes south of downtown Houston and the other is 1 hour south of downtown Houston. The inpatient component will take place 30 minutes south of downtown Houston. You will be responsible for arranging your own transportation.
Inpatient/Outpatient US Clinical Experience in Gastroenterology in Houston
Specialties: Gastroenterology
Location: Houston
Price:
Hospital Letterhead: No
Faculty Appointment: No
Information about this clinical experience:
This is an inpatient and outpatient experience during which you will be under the supervision of two board-certified gastroenterologists. Of note, the main preceptor is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the Sam Houston State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. They are both known for their bedside manner, and their efforts to really form connections with patients. When we asked them what they want IMGs to learn from their rotation, they said the following:
The art of storytelling and story listening is the most important thing I want IMGs or any other student of medicine to take away from my practice.
The physicians care for both insured and uninsured patients. For patients who lack health insurance, you will see how experienced gastroenterologists work within the constraints of the healthcare system to ensure these patients receive the necessary care that they deserve. These doctors are role models in terms of bringing advocacy and creative problem-solving to patients struggling with barriers to care.
The patients served in the practice are of many different ethnicities and cultures. Therefore, this will be an excellent opportunity to learn how care can be tailored to varying backgrounds, beliefs, and socioeconomic factors.
Rotators will also be able observe a wide range of procedures. These include colonoscopy, upper enodscopy, and ERCP, among others. By the end of the experience, students will have gained a stronger understanding of the indications, contraindications, and possible complications of these procedures. These procedures will take place at an outpatient center and within a hospital. On average, rotators can expect to go to the hospital once per week.
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 (CureMD)
Have opportunities to research the literature to answer clinical questions at the point of care.
Being involved in patient education.
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 Gastroenterology.
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 was an outstanding preceptor who ensured that I remained actively involved throughout the entire rotation. The doctor encouraged participation at every opportunity, answered all of my questions with patience, clarified my doubts, and shared a remarkable amount of clinical knowledge in a relatively short period of time. Dr. X frequently challenged me with questions during patient encounters, which kept me engaged, helped identify gaps in my knowledge, and motivated me to continuously improve my clinical reasoning.
In addition to Dr. X, I had the privilege of rotating with other doctors and physician assistants. Every member of the team was welcoming, approachable, and genuinely enthusiastic about teaching medical students. Dr. X shared valuable experiences from their clinical careers, discussing memorable patient cases, diagnostic approaches, and practical tips on effective case presentations. These discussions greatly strengthened my understanding of clinical reasoning and reinforced the importance of developing a broad differential diagnosis before arriving at a final diagnosis.
One of the greatest strengths of this rotation was the emphasis on active learning. I was consistently encouraged to obtain patient histories independently and perform physical examinations whenever appropriate. This significantly improved my confidence in history-taking, physical examination skills, patient presentations, and my ability to build rapport with both pediatric patients and their families. I also gained a deeper appreciation for how textbook presentations often differ from real-world clinical practice and how patient management frequently requires individualized decision-making based on each patient's unique
circumstances.
Overall, this rotation has been one of the most valuable clinical learning experiences of my medical training...I am sincerely grateful for the mentorship and support I received throughout this experience, and I would gladly choose to rotate here again if given the opportunity.
SM
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