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Physician ID:
81
Hours:
Monday - Thursday 7:30 AM to 3 PM; Friday hours variable (please check with preceptor about Friday schedule)
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: College Station
This inpatient and outpatient US clinical experience will take place in College Station, Texas (home to Texas A & M University and approximately 90 miles from Houston).
Inpatient/Outpatient US Clinical Experience in Pain Medicine in College Station
Specialties: Pain Medicine, Anesthesiology
Location: College Station
Price:
Hospital Letterhead: Yes
Faculty Appointment: No
Information about this clinical experience:
You will be under the supervision of a board-certified anesthesiologist who also completed a pain medicine fellowship. The preceptor is a member of the American Society of Anesthesiologists and has presented research at anesthesiology meetings across the country. The doctor has developed expertise in cutting-edge interventional pain procedures and utilizes this breadth of knowledge and technical ability to provide relief to patients suffering from pain. The physician believes that all patients should be treated as if they were family, and strives to instill the same feeling in future physicians. The preceptor is a staff member at CHI/St. Joseph Health and Physician's Center Hospital.
You will see patients in the office (approximately 20-25 patients are seen per day) and also accompany the doctor to the hospital. 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
Researching the literature to answer clinical questions at the point of care.
Educating patients.
Observing a variety of procedures.
The activities above will mostly take place in the outpatient setting. As a result of hospital policies, inpatient activities will be more observational.
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
Because this rotation takes place at a teaching hospital, I had the opportunity to join attending rounds while spending much of my time working alongside the residents. One of the greatest strengths of this rotation was the residents’ enthusiasm for teaching. They created a very welcoming and low-pressure environment where I felt comfortable asking questions, discussing cases, and learning throughout the day.
During attending rounds, I was able to present new consults as well as follow-up patients and receive feedback on my presentations and clinical reasoning. There were also opportunities to become more involved depending on the student’s initiative, such as sharing short teaching points or giving presentations to the team.
The attending was very approachable, energetic, and enjoyable to work with. Because of the doctor's significant responsibilities within GME, the preceptor was understandably very busy, which sometimes limited the amount of one-on-one time available. However, whenever I specifically asked for feedback - whether regarding my rotation performance, personal statement, or presentations - the attending was very willing to take the time to provide thoughtful and constructive guidance.
I think this rotation may be particularly rewarding for students who have already completed one or two U.S. clinical rotations and are comfortable taking initiative. For those students, there are many opportunities to engage with the team and make the experience as educational as possible.
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