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Physician ID:
208
Hours:
Monday 7 AM to 1 PM; Tuesday Noon to 4 PM; Wednesday 7 AM to 1 PM; Thursday 7 AM to 1 PM; Friday 7 AM to 1 PM. The day will typically begin with hospital rounds, usually starting at 7 AM. At approximately 9 AM, you will report to the outpatient clinic. The hospitals and clinics are within 3-5 miles of one another so transportation will be needed to manage these relatively short distances. You will be responsible for arranging your own transportation, either by car or Uber/Lyft.
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: St. Louis
This inpatient and outpatient US clinical experience will take place in St. Louis, Missouri.
Inpatient/Outpatient US Clinical Experience in Nephrology in St. Louis
Specialties: Nephrology
Location: St. Louis
Price:
Hospital Letterhead: No
Faculty Appointment: Yes - Internal Medicine Residents at Missouri Baptist Medical Center
Information about this clinical experience:
You will be under the supervision of a physician who is board-certified in Nephrology. The preceptor is on staff at multiple hospitals including Mercy Hospital and Missouri Baptist Medical Center. As a former faculty member at the Washington University School of Medicine, the physician was actively involved in resident education. Because of dedication to teaching, the preceptor received multiple awards for teaching excellence. In the past, the physician has also delivered lectures to the internal medicine residents at Mercy Hospital. Presently, the preceptor is involved in teaching internal medicine residents at Missouri Baptist Medical Center.
In this experience, you will be exposed to a wide range of patients with kidney disorders. These will include primary kidney disorders as well as systemic conditions affecting the kidney. You will learn how to evaluate and treat patients with AKI, CKD, ESRD, electrolyte abnormalities, and acid-base disturbances. There will be opportunities to take part in the care of dialysis patients. As this preceptor also practices hospital medicine, you will see how nephrologists provide in-hospital consultations.
During your experience, you will learn the following U.S. medical practices under the preceptor’s supervision:
Taking patient histories.
Examining patients under supervision.
Presenting patients.
Researching the literature to answer clinical questions at the point of care.
Giving topic presentations.
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.
There may be opportunities to attend the following conferences:
Renal Grand Rounds at Barnes Jewish Hospital
Grand rounds at Mercy Hospital
Grand rounds at Missouri Baptist Medical Center
During the pandemic, these conferences have been virtual. Students interested in gaining access to these conferences should let the preceptor know early in the rotation. The preceptor and colleagues hold a Journal Club once a month. Rotators may have the opportunity to present at Journal Club.
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
My four-week Internal Medicine rotation with Dr. X was truly an exceptional experience, and I could not have asked for a better preceptor. What I appreciated most about the preceptor was how genuinely thoughtful and considerate the doctor was toward rotators. Dr. X always made sure we had enough time to interact with patients, take histories, perform physical examinations, and gain meaningful hands-on clinical experience. The doctor encouraged us to ask questions, engage in discussions, and think critically about different patient presentations. Dr. X also took the time to explain interesting cases and share clinical reasoning, which helped me develop a deeper understanding of Internal Medicine.
Another highlight was the opportunity to prepare and deliver presentations on various medical topics. This motivated me to review current literature, read research papers, and stay updated on recent clinical evidence. The preceptor consistently provided constructive feedback and practical suggestions on how we could improve our clinical skills, knowledge, and presentations.
Beyond clinical education, Dr. X was also an excellent mentor who generously shared advice about medicine, career development, and life in general. Watching the doctor interact with patients was another invaluable learning experience. The doctor has built wonderful relationships with them, and patients were consistently welcoming and kind to us as rotators.
I also greatly appreciated the doctor's thoughtfulness outside the clinical setting. Dr. X picked us up on time every day and made sure we got home safely, which made the entire rotation incredibly convenient and stress-free. Most importantly, the preceptor created an environment where learning was enjoyable, engaging, and rewarding. I genuinely looked forward to each day and had an amazing time throughout the rotation.
These were truly four of the most enjoyable and fulfilling weeks of my clinical training. I am extremely grateful for the teaching, mentorship, generosity, and kindness. I wholeheartedly recommend this preceptor to anyone looking for an outstanding Internal Medicine clinical experience.
HJ
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