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Physician ID:

199

Hours:

Monday - Thursday 10 AM to 4 PM; Friday 8 AM to Noon

Hospital rounds will occur on several days of the week. Please note that the preceptor may have hospital duty on weekends. Rotators that are interested in joining the preceptor for weekend hospital rounds should notify the preceptor early in the rotation, as this is an optional part of the 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 inpatient and outpatient US clinical experience will take place in Orlando, Florida. Please note that the hospital is approximately 6 miles from the clinic; you will be responsible for arranging your own transportation via car or ride share (Uber, Lyft).

Inpatient/Outpatient US Clinical Experience in Internal Medicine in Orlando

Specialties: Internal Medicine

Location: Orlando

Price: $2,995

Hospital Letterhead: No

Faculty Appointment: No

Information about this clinical experience:

You will be under the supervision of a physician who is board-certified in Internal Medicine. The preceptor has been involved in educating students for years, having served as a preceptor for the Florida State University College of Medicine. The doctor has also taught international medical graduates and nurse practitioners. The physician is an excellent role model for aspiring residents with very high patient care reviews that reflect dedication to delivering compassionate care. The preceptor holds hospital privileges at AdventHealth and Osceola Regional Medical Center. The doctor is currently Assistant Chief of Medicine at a major hospital and will soon be Chief of Medicine.

The day will begin with hospital rounds. Students will be expected to meet the preceptor at the hospital. Please note that rounds will be observational. After rounds are completed, you will see patients in the clinic where you will be actively involved in hands-on care under supervision.

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.
Working with other healthcare professionals to understand their roles and responsibilities.

Who should consider this rotation:

International medical graduates (IMGs) and students seeking hands-on patient care 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

Dr. X is an excellent mentor who is truly interested in your learning experience, providing valuable feedback. The doctor likes to discuss relevant Internal Medicine topics, including those that arise from patient encounters and the ones students would like to learn about. In this rotation I was able to see patients with the doctor in the inpatient setting with common infectious diseases like bacterial pneumonia, URIs, C. difficile infection, and UTIs. I also learned about nausea/vomiting, constipation and pain management for hospitalized patients, and attended multidisciplinary rounds where I could see how patient care and discharge involves the teamwork of all services. In the outpatient setting I had the opportunity to see patients independently with common chronic medical conditions like hypertension, diabetes, and hyperlipidemia, as well as perform a preventive evaluation regarding immunizations and screenings for adult patients. When interviewing patients, Dr. X encourages students to ask specific questions that are relevant for the diagnosis and/or treatment plan. The doctor also teaches how to present patients in an organized
manner and write notes in a way that the information is clear to the reader.