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Physician ID:
244
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: Austin
This inpatient and outpatient experience will take place approximately 60 miles from downtown Austin.
Inpatient/Outpatient US Clinical Experience in General Surgery in Austin
Specialties: General Surgery
Location: Austin
Price:
Hospital Letterhead: Yes
Faculty Appointment: No
Information about this clinical experience:
This is an inpatient and outpatient rural general surgery experience during which you will be under the supervision of a board-certified general surgeon. In the 1990s, over 25% of rural general surgeons in the U.S. were international medical graduates. Today, IMGs continue to play an important role in providing surgical care to rural populations.
According to the American College of Surgeons, there are 15 general surgery residency programs that have a special focus or track related to rural surgery:
Rural General Surgery Residency Programs
Residency Training in Rural Surgery
Rural Surgery Training Programs in the United States: A Review of the Literature
Rotators will spend most of their time in the operating room scrubbed in with the surgeon or the surgeon's colleagues. On Tuesday and Thursday mornings, the cases will be focused on general surgery and will include breast surgery (biopsy, mastectomy, lumpectomy), cholecystectomy, appendectomy, hernia repair, excision of larger masses, and other procedures. On Mondays and Wednesdays, there will be opportunities to scrub into orthopedic cases (total shoulder, hip, knee replacement; knee/shoulder arthroscopy, fractures). Friday mornings will be spent in the OR performing endoscopies.
When you are not in the operating room, you will be in the outpatient clinic. At times, you will be able to observe procedures in the office, including biopsies and excisions. Patients will also be seen for initial consultations and follow-up visits. Of note, many patients will be seen for wound care.
The attending recommends that students read about the next day's cases to make the most of the learning opportunity in the operating room. Per the attending, a useful resource is Surgical Recall.
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.
Spending time in the operating room (per hospital policy, rotators are permitted to scrub in).
Have opportunities to research the literature to answer clinical questions at the point of care.
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 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 fostered an excellent learning environment. He allowed me to show initiative and entrusted me with a great deal of responsibility. It is a quick-paced, fast environment with so many teaching moments. It is the closest thing to a genuine experience of an internal medicine resident. There is nothing constructive to add, as this rotation turned out better than I imagined. He is patient, takes time to explain, and ensures that educational goals are met while providing excellent patient care. I had a large number of daily patient assignments, which meant that not only did I encounter common clinical cases but more complex cases that required research and tremendous effort to diagnose and treat, all of which Dr. X allowed me to actively participate in and take the lead under his guidance. We engaged in all aspects of health care, from daily rounds, patient interactions and discussions, and multidisciplinary meetings to many more. I cannot express how grateful I am for the opportunity to learn from Dr. X. His teaching methods are remarkable, and his passion for educating is evident in every interaction I've had with him. Honestly, there are not enough kind words to describe him.
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