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Physician ID:
288
Hours:
Monday – Friday 8 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: Chicago
This inpatient and outpatient US clinical experience will take place in Chicago (approximately 40 miles south of downtown).
Inpatient/Outpatient US Clinical Experience in Orthopedic Surgery in Chicago
Specialties: Orthopedic Surgery
Location: Chicago
Price:
Hospital Letterhead: No
Faculty Appointment: No
Information about this clinical experience:
You will be under the supervision of a physician who is board-certified in orthopedic surgery. Following residency training, this physician completed fellowship training in spine surgery. This preceptor is currently on staff in the Methodist Hospital System as well as several other hospitals.
Rotators will see a wide range of presenting symptoms, including back, neck, hip, knee, ankle, hip, and elbow pain. Therefore, this will be an excellent opportunity to gain proficiency in the evaluation of these common orthopedic complaints, form diagnoses, and work with the preceptor to establish treatment plans. To make the most of your learning opportunities, we recommend that you read the following primer written by Dr. Laurence Dahners. This is an excellent guide to ensure you have covered the core concepts in orthopedic surgery.
Orthopedic Clerkship: Mini-Text
Learners will also be able to observer surgeries in the hospital and the surgery center. Procedures that may be performed include arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, joint replacement (e.g., shoulder, knee, hip), lumbar and cervical fusion, arthroscopic knee surgery, meniscus surgery, and ACL reconstruction. Facet, epidural, and joint injections are also performed. Given the preceptor’s expertise in minimally invasive techniques, rotators will also be exposed to cutting-edge and innovative techniques.
During your experience, you will learn the following U.S. medical practices under the preceptor’s supervision:
Taking patient histories.
Performing exams under the physician's supervision.
Presenting patients.
Writing or entering clinic notes (IMS EMR)
Observing procedures and surgeries in the operating room.
Researching the literature to answer clinical questions at the point of care.
Educating patients.
Teaching other team members.
Understanding roles and responsibilities of other healthcare professionals
The activities above will mostly take place in the outpatient setting. As a result of hospital policies, inpatient activities will be more observational. Please note that hospital policies do not allow rotators to scrub in.
Who should consider this rotation:
International medical graduates (IMGs) and students seeking US clinical experience in orthopedic surgery or sports medicine.
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
About the preceptor:
Dr. X fosters medical rotator autonomy. The doctor stands out for an ability to balance high-level clinical supervision with the trust placed in rotators. From the beginning, Dr. X didn't just treat me as an observer, but like a future colleague, involving me in the "behind-the-scenes" of medicine, such as billing-related discussions and Hospice IDT meetings. One of the doctor's greatest strengths is the approach to complex
patient management. Dr. X modeled how to handle patients with multiple comorbidities, including transplant recipients and amputees, without losing the human element of primary care. Dr. X was incredibly encouraging, and seeing the doctor's confidence in my clinical skills grow over the four weeks was a huge boost to my professional morale.
About the rotation:
Comprehensive clinical scope, combining inpatient, outpatient, hospice, and televisits, specially focusing on the longitudinal management of complex cases...Additionally, I was able to consolidate my knowledge on managing acute complications, such as Pseudomonas and Klebsiella cellulitis, and following sepsis protocols for infected pressure ulcers. Additionally, this rotation allows for time with physical, occupational, and speech therapists. It helped me understand the team-based approach to patient rehabilitation. At the clinic, this experience allowed me hands-on exposure to procedures like Dexcom placements, IM injections, and nebulizer preparations. Also, participating in the IDT meetings showed me exactly how a PCP coordinates care with therapists and specialists to manage hospice patients. The rotation is fast-paced, which was actually a strength as it forced me to refine my workflow and EMR documentation efficiency.
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