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Physician ID:
233
Hours:
Monday 9 AM to 5 PM; Tuesday 1 to 5 PM; Wednesday 9 AM to 5 PM; Thursday 9AM to 5 PM; Friday 9 AM to Noon (surgery in the morning and office hours in the afternoons on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday)
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: Miami
The combined inpatient and outpatient experience will take place in Miami, Florida. Please note at the current time access is permitted at the outpatient clinic, ambulatory surgical center, and at two hospitals. Rotators are responsible for their own transportation between different sites.
Inpatient/Outpatient US Clinical Experience in General Surgery in Miami
Specialties: General Surgery
Location: Miami
Price:
Hospital Letterhead: No
Faculty Appointment: Yes - Aventura Hospital
Information about this clinical experience:
This is an inpatient and outpatient experience during which you will be under the supervision of a board-certified general surgeon who has been in practice for several decades. The attending is on staff at the following hospitals:
Aventura Hospital & Medical Center
Mount Sinai Medical Center
North Shore Medical Center
Memorial Regional Hospital (Hollywood)
Jackson North Medical Center
The preceptor is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) which means that the doctor has been recognized by the American College of Surgeons, the most prestigious professional society for surgeons in the U.S., for education, training, qualifications, surgical competence, and ethical conduct.
The physician is known for delivering outstanding patient care that is personalized and patient-centered. The doctor is also a dedicated teacher and mentor to general surgery residents at HCA Florida Healthcare where the physician is a core faculty member. The attending has surgical residents in the operating room and trains them in different surgical procedures.
The bulk of the time spent in this rotation will be in the operating room where you will be able to observe surgeries (please note that, at one of the hospitals, there is the potential to scrub in). However, there will be some afternoons during the week when you will see patients in the office. You will typically accompany the preceptor from room to room observing his history-taking. When there are interesting exam findings, you may have the opportunity to perform the exam under supervision.
Who should consider this rotation:
International medical graduates (IMGs) and students seeking U.S. clinical experience in surgery.
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 eager to teach and created a supportive learning environment throughout the rotation. The doctor encouraged me to take on an active role and gave me a lot of independence when engaging with patients. I had opportunities to take histories, present cases, and formulate management plans. Dr. X always provided guidance and constructive feedback when needed. At the beginning of the rotation, the doctor gave me ample time to learn how to use the EMR and navigate patient notes, which allowed me to become integrated with the clinic efficiently.
A strength of the clinic was the wide variety of patient presentations. While a majority of patients attended for chronic illness, there were also numerous acute presentations as well. The community that the clinic serves was also very friendly and gave me a lot of encouragement. All of the staff at the clinic were also very welcoming and were eager to help if I had any questions.
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