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Physician ID:
199
Hours:
Monday - Thursday 9 AM to 5 PM; Friday 9 AM to 1 PM
Hospital rounds will occur on weekends. The exact timings and length of rounds depends on the patient census but is typically 3-4 hours per day. Please check with the preceptor to understanding the hospital rounding schedule.
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 (approximately 20 miles from downtown). 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:
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 HCA Florida Osceola Hospital. The doctor is currently Assistant Chief of Medicine at a major hospital and will soon be Chief of Medicine.
In the clinic, you will have the opportunity to see patients with acute complaints and chronic disease, and for health screenings. The preceptor is well regarded for having a caring bedside manner. Patients have praised the physician for being attentive to their needs, taking the time to truly listen, and explaining things clearly. This will be an excellent opportunity to see how personalized, patient-centered care is delivered.
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.
Because of hospital policies, please note that your inpatient component will be more observational.
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
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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