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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 - HCA Florida Kendall
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 is an outstanding mentor and educator who is deeply committed to the growth and success of trainees. The doctor is always approachable, supportive, and genuinely invested in teaching. Throughout the rotation, Dr. X consistently took time to explain clinical reasoning, review cases in detail, and encourage thoughtful questions, which created a highly supportive and engaging learning environment.
The entire clinical team was welcoming, collaborative, and dedicated to teaching, which made the rotation especially enriching...I gained valuable exposure to outpatient pediatric care as well as the use and interpretation of spirometry and allergy testing, which are essential tools in the assessment and management of pediatric respiratory and allergic conditions. These learning opportunities greatly strengthened my understanding of common pediatric respiratory and allergic diseases.
Beyond clinical education, Dr. X was also incredibly supportive in offering career guidance and helping trainees build professional connections. The doctor's mentorship extends far beyond clinical knowledge and reflects a genuine commitment to the professional development of students. I feel very lucky to have had the opportunity to observe under Dr. X and would strongly encourage anyone that’s interested in an observership to consider Dr. X.
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