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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 excellent physician and a knowledgeable teacher. One of the doctor's greatest strengths as a preceptor is the ability to recognize and encourage a learner’s strengths while also identifying gaps in knowledge that the learner may not yet recognize. I always felt heard and supported, but I was also consistently challenged to think more critically and grow clinically.
The doctor taught me not only how to interpret laboratory results and imaging, but also how to communicate those findings effectively and compassionately to patients. In particular, I learned how to approach difficult conversations, including delivering a cancer diagnosis, in a way that is both direct and empathetic. These are skills that I know will be invaluable throughout residency and beyond.
The office staff were also incredible and became an important part of my education. They were patient, supportive, and willing to teach, and the entire team created an environment in which I felt trusted to become increasingly independent. I was able to perform and assist with far more procedures than I had expected, largely because of the teaching, supervision, and confidence that Dr. X and the staff placed in me.
This rotation provided an exceptional amount of clinical exposure and hands-on experience. I encountered a wide variety of patients, conditions, procedures, and challenging conversations, and I came away feeling significantly more prepared for residency. I am extremely grateful for the education, mentorship, and trust I received during this rotation.
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