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Physician ID:
217
Hours:
Monday - Tuesday 8 AM to 3 PM; Wednesday 8 AM to 5:30 PM; Thursday 8 AM to 3 PM; Friday 8 AM to 1 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: Miami
This outpatient and inpatient US clinical experience will take place in Miami, Florida (approximately 40 miles north of downtown Miami. The inpatient component will take place at a hospital which is approximately 10 miles from the office.
Please note that the doctor does see patients at dialysis centers; going to these centers is optional. If you are interested, please let the doctor know. Because of the multiple locations, it will be necessary to have your own transportation.
Inpatient/Outpatient US Clinical Experience in Nephrology in Miami
Specialties: Nephrology
Location: Miami
Price:
Hospital Letterhead: No
Faculty Appointment: Yes - Florida International University, Nova Southeastern University, & West Boca Medical Center
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 Broward North Health, West Boca Medical Center, and Northwest Medical Center. The preceptor is the Founding Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at Florida International University and Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at Nova Southeastern University. The attending teaches internal medicine residents from Broward Health North. The doctor previously served in the role of Chairman of the Department of Medicine at West Boca Medical Center. The physician is a member of the American Society of Nephrology.
During this rotation, you will learn how to diagnose and manage patients with kidney disease presenting to a nephrologist. Among the conditions you will encounter include acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease, nephrolithiasis, glomerular disease, hypertension, among other conditions. The focus will be not only on diagnosis and management but also prevention.
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.
The activities above will mostly take place in the outpatient setting. As a result of hospital policies, inpatient activities will be more observational.
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
With regards to skills, the preceptor had many. Firstly, Dr. X's bedside manner was exceptional, and the doctor had a welcoming personality which made communication more relaxed and open...The doctor explained difficult topics in a simplified manner, which made learning easier for both patients and observers...Dr. X and the other members of staff at both the office and hospital also showed me how information is entered into the EMR system, which was more complex than the paper-based system I am accustomed to.
At the hospital, I observed the doctor perform cesarean sections, but the most impressive procedure was a total laparoscopic hysterectomy using the da Vinci Xi robot. The level of precision and control demonstrated was remarkable and reflected Dr. X's years of experience...In the operating theatre, I interacted with several members of staff, including scrub nurses, anesthesiologists, and a pediatrician, who took the time to explain concepts such as neonatal resuscitation and postoperative pain management. I also met ward nurses, medical students, residents, and fellows, which provided opportunities for learning and networking.
The rotation was well-rounded, with exposure to both outpatient and inpatient care. Dr. X was always willing to teach, and the more questions you asked, the more the doctor engaged and explained. On quieter days, Dr. X would also take time to go through topics of interest. Overall, Dr. X was very supportive and encouraged improvement throughout the rotation.
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