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Physician ID:

278

Hours:

Monday – Friday 8:30 AM to 5 PM (please note that you may join the preceptor for hospital rounds at 7 AM on several days of the week)

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: Miami

This inpatient and outpatient US clinical experience will take place approximately 30 miles north of downtown Miami. There are two outpatient locations that are 5 miles apart. The inpatient component will take place at several hospitals and a surgery center.

Inpatient/Outpatient US Clinical Experience in Pain Medicine in Miami

Specialties: Pain Medicine

Location: Miami

Price:

Hospital Letterhead: No

Faculty Appointment: No

Information about this clinical experience:

You will be under the supervision of a physician board-certified in both anesthesiology and pain medicine. The physician currently holds a hospital staff appointment within the HCA Health System. The preceptor’s practice is a teaching site for a local neurology residency program and medical school. In addition, the preceptor is approached from time to time by anesthesiology residents seeking to round in the hospital or spend time at the practice.

In this clinical experience, you will encounter patients with low back pain, neck pain, joint pain, neuropathy, stenosis, degenerative disc disease, herniated disc, radiculopathy, sciatica, and neuralgia among other conditions. As you evaluate these patients, you will learn how to perform a focused history and exam and select an appropriate imaging test if it is needed. You will appreciate the effects of pain on the patient's quality of life and function and understand how to best interact with patients in a compassionate and empathetic manner.

The attending has developed expertise in cutting-edge interventional pain procedures and utilizes an extensive breadth of knowledge and technical ability to provide relief to patients suffering from pain. Procedures that you may be able to observe include the following:

Epidural steroid injection
Facet joint injections
Knee/shoulder/hip/SI joint injections
Nerve blocks
Plasma PRP injection
Discectomy
Kyphoplasty
Spinal/peripheral stimulators

The inpatient component of this clinical experience will take place at several hospitals and a surgery center where the attending performs procedures. 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 cases.
Entering notes in the EMR (CareCloud)
Observing procedures.
Researching the literature to answer clinical questions at the point of care.
Spending time with other healthcare professionals 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.

Please note some part of your time in this clinical experience will be spent rotating with the physician’s colleague in the practice.

Who should consider this rotation:

International medical graduates (IMGs) and students seeking US clinical experience in anesthesiology or pain 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

Dr. X is an outstanding preceptor who creates a supportive and engaging learning environment. The doctor consistently encourages critical thinking and clinical reasoning, allowing students to apply their knowledge while developing confidence in their decision-making. One of the preceptor's greatest strengths is the autonomy provided to students as they are trusted to take the lead on patient care while knowing that the doctor is always available for guidance and feedback. Dr. X takes the time to explain complex concepts in a clear, practical way and offers constructive feedback that helps refine both clinical and interpersonal skills. The teaching style promotes independence while still ensuring a strong foundation of safety and evidence-based practice. The rotation under this preceptor's supervision is well-structured, diverse, and provides excellent exposure to a variety of clinical scenarios, making it an invaluable learning experience.