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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 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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