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Physician ID:
235
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 in Chicago
Specialties: Nephrology
Location: Chicago
Price: $2,895
Hospital Letterhead: No
Faculty Appointment: Yes - Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
Information about this clinical experience:
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
Dr. X was truly an inspiring physician. As an IMG, one of the most challenging aspects for me is developing a good bedside manner, especially with difficult patients. Dr. X set a great example and taught me the importance of how we treat patients—not just medically, but as people. I believe that in most FM rotations, the medical knowledge and cases we see can be quite similar. However, learning how to approach and connect with patients is something that’s hard to teach, and I feel very fortunate to have had the chance to learn this from Dr. X. Also, I initially thought FM mostly dealt with common conditions, but thanks to this rotation, I was able to gain hands-on experience in wound care—something I had never learned in school.
Dr. X was always open to my questions and generously offered many opportunities for hands-on practice. I’m truly grateful for the support and guidance throughout this rotation.
JE