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Physician ID:
257
Hours:
Monday 8 AM to 5 PM; Tuesday - Thursday 9 AM to 1 PM; and one weekend per month when the physician is on call at the hospital. The rotator is also welcome to observe Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) conducted by technicians in the office on Fridays (this is an optional activity; please note that the preceptor will not be in the office on Fridays).
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 combined inpatient and outpatient US clinical experience will take place approximately 115 miles West of downtown Detroit. Although you will be spending time at the preceptor's outpatient practice and multiple hospitals, transportation will not be needed to travel to these locations as you will accompany the preceptor in his car.
Inpatient/Outpatient US Clinical Experience in Psychiatry in Detroit
Specialties: Psychiatry
Location: Detroit
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 psychiatry. This is a very experienced psychiatrist with decades of practice in the field. The attending physician holds a hospital appointment in the Bronson Healthcare system.
Rotators will split their time between the inpatient and outpatient settings. The preceptor is very kind and caring and is committed to developing a non-threatening environment in which students can optimally learn. Patients with a wide range of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, substance abuse, and PTSD. As you participate in their care, you will periodically receive feedback to guide your growth in such areas as history taking and case presentation.
You will also be able to observe patient support groups. Members of these groups will share their personal stories and struggles, giving you insight into how these groups provide emotional support and help their members cope with their illness.
This practitioner is trained in treatment modalities that patients require when standard treatments have proved unsuccessful. For example, depressed patients who have not responded to psychotherapy or medication may be treated with Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS). Rotators will have the opportunity to understand the indications for such treatment, how the procedure is conducted, and other issues related to the therapy.
In the hospital, you will accompany the preceptor to evaluate and manage inpatients on the medical-surgical ward. These are patients that are primarily under the care of specialists in other fields but have issues that require the expertise of a psychiatrist. These may include patients with psychiatric manifestations of medical or surgical illness or patients with known psychiatric conditions who are medically ill. During your psychiatry residency, you will have dedicated rotations where you will learn to care for such patients; therefore, this experience will help ready you for that responsibility. Below is a useful guide to understand what you will have to do as a resident when you are consulted to see these patients:
Academy of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry How to Guide: Doing a Consult
You may also have the opportunity to attend rounds with the preceptor at an inpatient psychiatric facility.
Who should consider this rotation:
International medical graduates (IMGs) and students seeking US clinical experience in psychiatry. IMGs seeking careers in family medicine or internal medicine will also find this rotation particularly useful since mental health problems are common in these specialties.
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
My four-week Internal Medicine rotation with Dr. X was truly an exceptional experience, and I could not have asked for a better preceptor. What I appreciated most about the preceptor was how genuinely thoughtful and considerate the doctor was toward rotators. Dr. X always made sure we had enough time to interact with patients, take histories, perform physical examinations, and gain meaningful hands-on clinical experience. The doctor encouraged us to ask questions, engage in discussions, and think critically about different patient presentations. Dr. X also took the time to explain interesting cases and share clinical reasoning, which helped me develop a deeper understanding of Internal Medicine.
Another highlight was the opportunity to prepare and deliver presentations on various medical topics. This motivated me to review current literature, read research papers, and stay updated on recent clinical evidence. The preceptor consistently provided constructive feedback and practical suggestions on how we could improve our clinical skills, knowledge, and presentations.
Beyond clinical education, Dr. X was also an excellent mentor who generously shared advice about medicine, career development, and life in general. Watching the doctor interact with patients was another invaluable learning experience. The doctor has built wonderful relationships with them, and patients were consistently welcoming and kind to us as rotators.
I also greatly appreciated the doctor's thoughtfulness outside the clinical setting. Dr. X picked us up on time every day and made sure we got home safely, which made the entire rotation incredibly convenient and stress-free. Most importantly, the preceptor created an environment where learning was enjoyable, engaging, and rewarding. I genuinely looked forward to each day and had an amazing time throughout the rotation.
These were truly four of the most enjoyable and fulfilling weeks of my clinical training. I am extremely grateful for the teaching, mentorship, generosity, and kindness. I wholeheartedly recommend this preceptor to anyone looking for an outstanding Internal Medicine clinical experience.
HJ
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