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Hours:

Monday to 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: Baltimore

This outpatient US clinical experience will take place in a suburb of Baltimore, Maryland (15 miles south of downtown).

Outpatient US Clinical Experience in Internal Medicine in Baltimore

Specialties: Internal Medicine

Location: Baltimore

Price: $2,495

Hospital Letterhead: No

Faculty Appointment: No

Information about this clinical experience:

You will be under the supervision of an experienced physician educator who is board certified in Internal Medicine. The attending has many years of experience educating international medical students and graduates. As an IMG, the preceptor was fortunate to rotate with dedicated mentors before residency. The physician is now committed to offering the next generation of IMG physicians the same opportunities. The attending holds hospital appointments at the University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center, Medstar Harbor Hospital, and Johns Hopkins Howard County General Hospital.

In this practice, you will encounter patients coming to see the doctor for a range of issues, including acute complaints, chronic disease management, and annual wellness visits. You will be encouraged to carefully consider data obtained from the patient encounter to form an assessment and plan for discussion with the preceptor. This is a valuable exercise to help you refine your diagnostic reasoning as being able to formulate assessments and plans and defend your rationale will be expected of you as a future resident.

The preceptor is a strong proponent of patient education. You will learn how every encounter with a patient is an opportunity to educate and counsel. Physicians who make this a priority have stronger relationships with their patients and this, in turn, can help patients remain adherent to treatment recommendations.

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.
Helping write or enter progress notes.
Researching the literature to answer clinical questions at the point of care.
Educating patients.
Delivering talks about important topics.
Teaching other team members.
Spending time with other healthcare professionals in the office to understand their roles and responsibilities.

Please note that rotators will also work closely with the preceptor's nurse practitioner.

Who should consider this rotation:

International medical graduates (IMGs) and students seeking US clinical experience in internal medicine.

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 can say without a doubt this has been my most favourite clinical experience in my time as a medical student / graduate! Dr. X is an amazing clinician and teacher whose approach made this rotation one of the most informative experiences in my training...Dr. X encouraged active participation during rounds and patient admissions. The doctor allowed me to perform assessments and management plans before providing constructive feedback. Dr. X's explanations were clear and the doctor would always communicate clinical reasoning with me, rather than just telling me to memorize the facts. This allowed me to truly understand and remember what we saw day to day. The doctor created a very safe learning environment where I could ask any question or inquiry I had. I felt very involved every day of my rotation. Whether it was taking H&P's, writing notes or speaking during the MDR meetings, there were many options / opportunities to participate and I truly felt part of the team...Dr. X also took genuine interest in my professional growth, financial literacy as a medial professional and my career plans. The doctor's enthusiasm for teaching and patient-centered care made every day meaningful and motivating.