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Physician ID:
27
Hours:
Monday - Friday 9 AM to 3:30 PM; Saturday 9 AM to Noon
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: Detroit
This outpatient US clinical experience will take place approximately 30 miles northwest of downtown Detroit.
Outpatient US Clinical Experience in Pediatrics in Detroit
Specialties: Pediatrics
Location: Detroit
Price:
Hospital Letterhead: No
Faculty Appointment: Yes - Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine & Michigan State University
Information about this clinical experience:
You will work with a pediatrician who is well regarded for delivering high quality care to children. The preceptor is currently a Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine and a Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Michigan State University. The doctor holds staff appointments at William Beaumont Hospital, Henry Ford Hospital, and Huron Valley Hospital.
The physician has been involved in teaching pediatric and family medicine residents for nearly 30 years, having taught pediatric trainees from William Beaumont Hospital and Children's Hospital of Michigan as well as family medicine trainees from William Beaumont Hospital, Wayne State University, DMC-Huron Valley Hospital, and Botsford Hospital. The preceptor regularly gives lectures to pediatric residents.
To allow students to understand the perspectives of other specialists in the field, the doctor also likes to have students spend clinical time with other pediatric colleagues in the office. What this means is you will get a chance to build relationships with other doctors and other professionals in the practice.
During your experience, you will learn the following U.S. medical practices under the preceptor’s supervision:
Taking patient histories.
Performing physical exams under the physician's supervision.
Presenting patients.
Writing progress notes.
Have opportunities to research the literature to answer clinical questions at the point of care.
Be involved in patient education.
Spending time with other healthcare professionals to understand their roles and responsibilities.
Who should consider this rotation:
International medical graduates (IMGs) and students seeking US clinical experience in pediatrics. IMGs seeking careers in family medicine will also find this rotation particularly useful.
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 was an outstanding preceptor throughout both my inpatient and outpatient rotations. The doctor placed strong emphasis on developing clear, organized case presentations and was consistently generous with teaching. No question ever felt like too much, and the doctor answered everything with patience and a genuinely approachable, positive attitude.
The doctor's skill in robotic surgery was particularly impressive; the doctor performed da Vinci procedures with remarkable smoothness and precision...The strength of this rotation lay in the balanced exposure to both inpatient and outpatient settings, which allowed for a well rounded understanding of patient care across different stages of management. Working with Dr. X significantly strengthened my clinical reasoning, presentation skills, exposure to minimally invasive gynecologic surgery and a variety of procedure including hysteroscopy and D&C, c-sections in the hospital. Dr. X is an exceptional teacher and surgeon, and I feel fortunate to have trained under the doctor's guidance.
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