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Physician ID:
8
Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:30 AM to 5:30 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: Houston
Your time will be split between the outpatient and inpatient settings. The inpatient setting of this US clinical experience is 25 miles southeast of downtown Houston. In addition, there are three clinics ranging from 15 to 35 miles southeast of downtown Houston. Rotators are responsible for their own transportation. A vehicle is recommended.
Inpatient/Outpatient US clinical Experience in Nephrology in Houston
Specialties: Nephrology
Location: Houston
Price:
Hospital Letterhead: Yes
Faculty Appointment: Yes - Baylor College of Medicine
Information about this clinical experience:
This is a combined inpatient and outpatient experience during which you will be under the supervision of a nephrologist who is a Clinical Instructor of Medicine at the Baylor College of Medicine. During fellowship training completed at Baylor, the preceptor was regarded as one of the program's finest teachers.
As you encounter patients with diverse renal problems in the clinic, dialysis unit, and hospital, you will learn how to take a focused or comprehensive history and exam depending upon the situation. You will be asked to interpret diagnostic studies in the context of the patient's clinical presentation and the attending will help you appreciate the limitations of these tests.
With end-stage renal disease patients approaching or on dialysis, you will learn not only about medical aspects of their disease but also psychosocial considerations, including the adjustments that patients must make when dealing with chronic illness and the effects of the illness on mental health.
The doctor will be fully engaged with you and, at times, will push you out of your comfort zone. This is done in a gentle but supportive way so that you will be ready to handle the challenging situations you will inevitably encounter as a resident.
Because this preceptor believes that all students need to be skilled in presenting patients, you will have many opportunities to practice, deliver, and refine your oral case presentations.
During your experience, you will learn the following U.S. medical practices under the preceptor’s supervision:
Taking patient histories.
Performing physical exams under the physician's supervision.
Presenting patients.
Writing or entering progress notes in the EMR.
Have opportunities to research the literature to answer clinical questions at the point of care.
Being involved in patient education.
Spending time with other healthcare professionals to understand their roles and responsibilities.
Who should consider this rotation:
International medical graduates (IMGs) and students seeking US clinical experience in both the inpatient and outpatient setting. IMGs seeking careers in family medicine or internal medicine will find this rotation particularly useful since problems involving the kidney are common in outpatient practice.
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
This rotation provides students a very good learning opportunity and gives great insight into the working life of a Cardiologist. This preceptor makes a strong effort for students to get the most out of the rotation. He encourages questions and provides thorough explanations. Although this rotation is intended as a learning opportunity for the student, he integrates you very well into his practice and makes you feel like you are a valuable member of the team. You will have the opportunity to see many patients in clinic. You will take histories and physical exams of these patients and then present them to the preceptor followed by your own assessment and plan, with subsequent constructive feedback from the preceptor. In clinic, you will also have the opportunity to perform ECGs, observe venous ablation procedures, observe and interpret treadmill stress tests, and receive an introduction on how to interpret nuclear stress tests. You will have the opportunity to round on patients 2-3x times a week in the hospital and compose progress notes about them in the electronic medical record. You will also have the opportunity to compose consultation notes in the electronic medical record about newly admitted patients. You will have the opportunity to present these patients to the preceptor and receive guidance and constructive feedback about your notes. In the hospital, you will have the opportunity to observe angiograms/angioplasties and pacemaker implantations. During your entire rotation, you will also work closely with two knowledgeable nurse practitioners who are kind, patient, and interesting in helping you become successful during your time on this rotation. I highly recommend this rotation. I am confident that you will learn a lot and enjoy your time working with this preceptor and his team.
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