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Physician ID:
235
Price:
$2,895
Hours:
Monday - Friday 8 AM to 5:30 PM. Because of the multiple locations, it will be necessary to have your own transportation.
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: Chicago
This outpatient and inpatient US clinical experience will take place in Chicago, Illinois (approximately 40 miles north of downtown Chicago). The inpatient component will take place in dialysis centers.
Inpatient/Outpatient US Clinical Experience in Nephrology
What you will do:
You will be under the supervision of a physician who is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Nephrology. The physician is on staff at Advocate Health Care and Northwestern Medicine, two of the largest health systems in Illinois. The doctor is also a faculty member at a medical school in Chicago where the doctor works primarily with first- and second-year medical students in case-based learning. The physician is also involved in the school's diversity and inclusion course.
During this rotation, you will learn how to diagnose and manage patients with kidney disease presenting to a nephrologist in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Your time will be split between two settings - the dialysis center and outpatient clinic. There will be 3-4 clinics per week, a combination of chronic kidney disease clinics and peritoneal dialysis clinics. To make the most of the learning opportunities offered in this rotation, we recommend reading the following resources:
Management of Chronic Kidney Disease
Management of Acute Kidney Injury: Core Curriculum 2018
Renal Association Clinical Practice Guideline on Peritoneal Dialysis in Adults and Children
Managing Hospitalized Peritoneal Dialysis Patients: Ten Practical Points for Non-Nephrologists
The patient population served by this physician at the clinic and in the dialysis center is largely underserved. The community has a sizable immigrant population and delays in care often lead to advanced presentations of disease. Students rotating at this site will be exposed to patients with multiple comorbidities and social complexities and will therefore learn how a nephrologist can utilize the available resources to help such patients overcome barriers to quality care.
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.
Researching the literature to answer clinical questions at the point of care.
Spending time with other healthcare professionals in the office to understand their roles and responsibilities.
Who should consider this rotation:
International medical graduates (IMGs) and students seeking US clinical experience. IMGs seeking careers in family medicine or internal medicine will find this rotation useful.
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
Firstly, I would like to mention Dr. X is a very knowledgeable mentor who likes to teach and share life experiences, which gives so much insight into the life of a physician and residents in the USA. I had the opportunity to work with Dr. X at a few different hospitals, see patients in the clinic, and learn about Epic. Our visits to the dialysis center were particularly enlightening, as we gained a deeper understanding of the goals of care for patients with ESRD and the barriers to receiving treatment. Our attendance at the monthly team meetings at the DaVita Dialysis center was instrumental in understanding how a team collaborates towards a common goal. Overall, it was an enlightening experience, and I gained valuable insights into the healthcare system and patient care.
-AA