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Physician ID:
366
Hours:
One week of inpatient (Monday – Sunday 8 AM to 3 PM) alternating with one week of outpatient (2-3 days per week from 9 AM to 4 PM; please check with preceptor for clinic schedule); by the end of rotation, students will have two weeks of inpatient and two weeks of outpatient experience
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: Orlando
This combined inpatient/outpatient experience will take place in Orlando (approximately 20 miles from downtown Orlando).
Inpatient/Outpatient US Clinical Experience in Infectious Disease in Orlando
Specialties: Infectious Disease
Location: Orlando
Price:
Hospital Letterhead: No
Faculty Appointment: Yes
Information about this clinical experience:
You will be under the supervision of a board-certified infectious disease physician. The preceptor holds staff appointments within the HCA Florida and AdventHealth Hospital Systems. The physician has considerable experience teaching both internal medicine residents and medical students. Presently, the preceptor is on faculty at the Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine and teaches medical students, NP/PA students, and pharmacy residents.
As a future resident, you will be called upon to evaluate and manage hospitalized patients with a range of infections. Several studies in the U.S. have shown that residents have significant gaps in their knowledge with respect to infectious disease and selection of antimicrobial therapy. In one study, 90% of residents reported the need for more antimicrobial education and 67% desired feedback on their own prescribing practices. Whether you’re caring for a patient with sepsis, hospital-acquired pneumonia, or complicated urinary tract infection, it is crucial that you assess these patients properly, select the appropriate antimicrobial therapy, and initiate treatment in a timely manner. This clinical experience will show you how to do just that.
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 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.
Over four weeks, you will alternate weeks in the hospital and clinic. The typical daily census in both the hospital and the clinic will be 15-20 patients. During your experience, you will learn the following U.S. medical practices under the preceptor’s supervision:
Taking patient histories.
Presenting patients.
Writing or entering notes (access to Kareo EMR in outpatient clinic; can write simulated notes for preceptor review).
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 Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Surgery since infectious disease problems are commonly encountered in these specialties.
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 an outstanding preceptor who ensured that I remained actively involved throughout the entire rotation. The doctor encouraged participation at every opportunity, answered all of my questions with patience, clarified my doubts, and shared a remarkable amount of clinical knowledge in a relatively short period of time. Dr. X frequently challenged me with questions during patient encounters, which kept me engaged, helped identify gaps in my knowledge, and motivated me to continuously improve my clinical reasoning.
In addition to Dr. X, I had the privilege of rotating with other doctors and physician assistants. Every member of the team was welcoming, approachable, and genuinely enthusiastic about teaching medical students. Dr. X shared valuable experiences from their clinical careers, discussing memorable patient cases, diagnostic approaches, and practical tips on effective case presentations. These discussions greatly strengthened my understanding of clinical reasoning and reinforced the importance of developing a broad differential diagnosis before arriving at a final diagnosis.
One of the greatest strengths of this rotation was the emphasis on active learning. I was consistently encouraged to obtain patient histories independently and perform physical examinations whenever appropriate. This significantly improved my confidence in history-taking, physical examination skills, patient presentations, and my ability to build rapport with both pediatric patients and their families. I also gained a deeper appreciation for how textbook presentations often differ from real-world clinical practice and how patient management frequently requires individualized decision-making based on each patient's unique
circumstances.
Overall, this rotation has been one of the most valuable clinical learning experiences of my medical training...I am sincerely grateful for the mentorship and support I received throughout this experience, and I would gladly choose to rotate here again if given the opportunity.
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