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Physician ID:
259
Hours:
Monday to Friday 9 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: Shreveport
This combined inpatient and outpatient US clinical experience will take place in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Inpatient/Outpatient US Clinical Experience in Infectious Disease in Shreveport
Specialties: Infectious Disease
Location: Shreveport
Price:
Hospital Letterhead: No
Faculty Appointment: Yes
Information about this clinical experience:
You will be under the supervision of a board-certified internal medicine and infectious disease physician who is on staff at multiple hospitals in the Shreveport area. The attending has had considerable experience educating internal medicine residents and students.
As an infectious disease specialist, this physician has expertise in the diagnosis and management of infections caused by various agents, including bacteria, viruses, and parasites. Students who rotate through this clinical experience will learn how to evaluate patients with acute and chronic infectious disease, analyze microbiologic data, and select appropriate antimicrobial therapy if needed.
To maximize learning during this clinical experience, we encourage you to read the Infectious Disease Society of America (IDSA) Clinical Practice Guidelines. These are systematic reviews written by experts in the field that provide evidence-based recommendations that you can use to expand your knowledge and ensure that patients receive the best possible care. Since infectious disease problems will be commonly encountered during your residency, familiarity with these documents now will help you to build a strong foundation for your work as a resident. You can access these guidelines at the following:
IDSA Clinical Practice Guidelines
Of particular importance during this clinical experience is learning about the evaluation and management of more commonly encountered and potentially life-threatening conditions. These include meningitis, sepsis, pneumonia, hepatitis, urinary tract infections, skin and soft tissue infections, endocarditis, osteomyelitis, prosthetic joint infections, HIV, sexually transmitted illnesses, tuberculosis, and nosocomial infections.
Another important objective of this clinical experience is to gain an understanding of the proper use of antimicrobial agents. The following article is an excellent resource in this regard:
General Principles of Antimicrobial Therapy
During your experience, you will learn the following U.S. medical practices under the preceptor’s supervision:
Taking patient histories.
Performing exams under the physician's supervision.
Presenting patients.
Researching the literature to answer clinical questions at the point of care.
Educating patients.
Working with other healthcare professionals, including NPs and PAs
Who should consider this rotation:
International medical graduates (IMGs) and students seeking US clinical experience in internal medicine or infectious disease.
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
I had the pleasure of working with an anesthesiologist doctor during my medical rotation in Texas, and I can say without hesitation that he was an exceptional mentor and teacher. From the moment I met him, he was courteous and patient, always taking the time to answer my questions and explain things to me in detail. One of the things that stood out to me was how much trust he had in my abilities. He allowed me to take an active role in patient care, letting me perform pre-operative evaluations, monitor patients, manage airways, and present cases. This level of responsibility was invaluable in helping me develop the skills necessary to become a competent physician. Furthermore, the anesthesiologist doctor taught me how to do things the way they are done here in the US, which is an essential skill to have if you plan on practicing medicine in the country. He was always available to provide guidance and feedback, ensuring that I was on the right track. Overall, I cannot recommend this anesthesiologist doctor enough. He was an outstanding mentor, and I felt like a resident already under his guidance. If you have the opportunity to work with them, I would highly encourage you to do so.
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