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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
Dr. X had been nothing short of incredible since day one. He had exhibited remarkable politeness, attentiveness, and concern for my learning experience. During the initial three days, I had the opportunity to observe him interacting with patients, perform physical examinations together, and engage in discussions regarding diagnoses and therapeutic approaches. From the fourth day onwards, he allowed me to independently assess patients, present cases to him, and share my ideas about the best course of action. Subsequently, we would converse with the patient collectively.
Under his guidance, I not only acquired medical knowledge but also learned how to become a more compassionate physician. In addition to spending hours delving into the pathophysiology of diseases, current treatments, and the most effective ways to deliver diagnoses, he imparted invaluable lessons on how doctors should interact with their patients. I witnessed firsthand that Dr. X cultivates a truly familial relationship with his patients and the entire community in the area. He goes beyond knowing each patient's ailment; he truly understands them as individuals. This month spent with him has been nothing short of extraordinary.
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