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Physician ID:

169

Hours:

Monday - Friday 7 AM to 6 PM

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: Chicago

This inpatient and outpatient US clinical experience will take place at five locations north of downtown Chicago. The hospital is located 45 miles north of downtown Chicago. The clinic and multiple nursing homes are located approximately 25 miles north of downtown Chicago. Because of the distance between these locations, a vehicle will be required.

Inpatient/Outpatient US Clinical Experience in Psychiatry/Neurology in Chicago

Specialties: Psychiatry, Neurology

Location: Chicago

Price:

Hospital Letterhead: No

Faculty Appointment: No

Information about this clinical experience:

You will be under the supervision of a physician who is board-certified in seven specialties and subspecialties including neurology, psychiatry, brain injury medicine, behavioral neurology and neuropsychiatry, pain medicine, addiction psychiatry, and geriatric psychiatry. For 25 years, this physician served as a faculty member at the University of Illinois College of Medicine and Rush University Medical College. This preceptor is currently an attending physician at the Mercy Hospital and Medical Center and AMITA Health Saint Joseph Hospital.

During a distinguished career, this preceptor has published over 300 articles in such journals as JAMA, Neurology, Archives of Neurology, and Headache. This preceptor has also served as a reviewer for multiple academic journals, including JAMA, Neurology, Journal of the Neurological Sciences and the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry. Of note, this physician is an inventor who has been named on 25 patents in multiple countries.

This attending has educated hundreds of medical students throughout the course of a very long career and believes in having students take an active role in patient care. Twice per week, you will have a one-hour didactic given by the preceptor on a topic or journal article.

Please note that the case mix is 80% psychiatry and 20% neurology. Among the conditions you will encounter in the practice (please note that this is not an exhaustive list):

Tremor
Unstable gait
ADHD
Memory impairment
Parkinson's disease
Alzheimer's disease
Headache
Depression
Anxiety
Schizophrenia
Substance abuse

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 notes (no EMR).
Researching the literature to answer clinical questions at the point of care.
Educating patients.
Gaining an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of other healthcare professionals.

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 psychiatry. Because of the high patient volume and rigorous schedule, this experience is recommended for rotators who have had previous psychiatry experience in the U.S.

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 exceptional ICU preceptor who creates a highly personalized and engaging learning experience. The doctor takes the time to understand my individual goals and tailors the rotation to focus on areas of interest and growth. The preceptor's teaching style is both thorough and approachable, the doctor explains complex critical care concepts clearly, connects them to real clinical scenarios, and challenges students to think deeply about pathophysiology and management decisions. Dr. X fosters an ideal balance of guidance and autonomy, encouraging students to take ownership of patient care while always providing thoughtful feedback and support. The doctor's mphasis on reasoning through each intervention and understanding the “why” behind ICU decisions makes the learning experience both intellectually stimulating and clinically valuable. Overall, this rotation under Dr. X’s mentorship is incredibly rewarding and provides outstanding preparation for future clinical practice.