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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 exceptional physician and educator who creates a highly supportive and engaging learning environment. One of the doctor's greatest strengths is the structured clinical reasoning and organized approach to patient care. During the rotation, Dr. X consistently encouraged me to think independently first and then guided me through a step-by-step clinical reasoning process. This approach greatly strengthened my ability to identify the key clinical problems, prioritize urgent issues, and then analyze the details systematically.
Dr. X is also an outstanding teacher who is very dedicated to mentoring students. The doctor took time to explain clinical decisions in both the inpatient setting and outpatient clinic, making complex cases easier to understand. The doctor also provided valuable opportunities for me to interact directly with patients, which helped improve my communication skills and clinical confidence.
In addition to clinical expertise, Dr. X demonstrates remarkable professionalism, organization, and attention to detail in patient care. The doctor's positive attitude, energy, and genuine compassion for patients create a welcoming and motivating learning environment. Overall, this rotation was an extremely valuable experience that significantly improved my clinical reasoning, patient communication, and understanding of real-world medical practice.
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