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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
I had an excellent experience during this rotation. The attending physician was truly outstanding, and I learned a great deal from the doctor's clinical reasoning. In particular, I learned how to approach antibiotic escalation and de-escalation, as well as how to evaluate and manage a wide range of infectious diseases, including HIV.
The attending was very supportive and took great care of me throughout the rotation. The doctor also gave me valuable advice about residency and the Match process. Thanks to the doctor, I had the opportunity to meet the program director, and although a planned presentation session was eventually canceled, the doctor tried to give me a chance to present during didactic time (I was still able to give a presentation in front of the doctor and the resident).
I also appreciated learning not only clinical knowledge, but also how to work efficiently and communicate effectively with other healthcare professionals. Overall, this was a very meaningful and helpful rotation experience, and I am grateful for the support I received.
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