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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.

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 has many qualities as a preceptor and is an outstanding mentor. I felt really lucky to complete this rotation, and to spend so many hours alongside the doctor in the ICU. First, Dr. X is an excellent teacher. I could feel that teaching comes naturally to Dr. X and the doctor really spent so much time explaining concepts to me, then later coming back to check if I had assimilated. The doctor has a structured teaching process, which makes learning easier, efficient, and fun. Dr. X left a beginner's ICU book with me during the rotation, and advised me to read a chapter each day. On the following day, we would use the discussions to develop that particular topic, as well as other topics that would come up - always smartly taking advantage of teaching opportunities that would come our way. Honestly, I cannot think of another time when I learned
so much from a single mentor, in person, since I started medical school.