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Physician ID:
343
Hours:
Monday through Friday 6:45 AM to 5 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
This inpatient and outpatient US clinical experience will take place in Houston within the Texas Medical Center.
Inpatient/Outpatient US Clinical Experience in Obstetrics & Gynecology in Houston
Specialties: Obstetrics & Gynecology
Location: Houston
Price:
Hospital Letterhead: No
Faculty Appointment: Yes - University of Houston College of Medicine
Information about this clinical experience:
You will be under the supervision of a physician who is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology and high-risk obstetrics. This is an experienced educator who is a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Houston College of Medicine. The preceptor holds hospital staff appointments at Houston Methodist Hospital, Memorial Hermann Hospital, and HCA Houston Healthcare.
You will see patients in the office. You will also accompany the physician to the hospital where you will observe the care of inpatients. In both settings, you will encounter expectant women with high-risk pregnancy due to either maternal or fetal factors. There may also be opportunities to observe surgeries in the operating room.
Because of the complexity of the patients that are seen in this practice (most patients are referred here from other ob/gyn physicians) and the emotional distress that these women are experiencing (i.e., fear, grief, frustration, anger, sadness, and guilt), opportunities to take part in hands-on care, while available, will be more limited. However, because you will be working with an experienced educator, you will learn best practices in taking histories, performing exams, and educating patients directly from this preceptor. Rotators can also learn about obstetrical ultrasound from the physician and ultrasound technician.
This will be a highly educational experience as this preceptor loves to teach. Learners will also have the opportunity to attend Grand Rounds on Friday mornings from 7 to 8 AM and the Fetal Multidisciplinary Conference every other Wednesday from 7 to 8 AM.
Please note that rotators will be expected to give weekly presentations on different topics.
Who should consider this rotation:
International medical graduates (IMGs) and students seeking careers in obstetrics and gynecology will find this rotation particularly 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 is an excellent teacher. The doctor created a very open and comfortable learning environment. Dr. X encouraged questions and often turned cases into discussions, which made the learning much more engaging. The teaching was very knowledge-focused, and I found the conversations around patient management especially helpful. I am genuinely honoured to have worked under a mentor like Dr. X. Despite a busy schedule, the doctor made a genuine effort to teach and include me. I learnt a lot about ventilator management and critical care during this rotation, more than I had in previous experiences. The setup was more observational initially, but over time I was able to review cases on Epic, write notes on the clinic EMR, and stay actively involved in discussions. My rotation had a good mix of clinic and hospital exposure. The clinic was more relaxed, while the hospital setting was fast-paced and gave good insight into real-time decision-making. The staff, especially Winnie, were very kind and supportive throughout.
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