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Physician ID:
246
Hours:
Monday 1 to 4 PM; Tuesday 8:30 AM to 3 PM; Wednesday 9 AM to Noon; Thursday 8:30 AM to 3 PM; Friday 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: Houston
This inpatient and outpatient US clinical experience will take place 15 miles apart. There are two locations - one 10 minutes west of downtown and the other 20 minutes east of downtown Houston. Rotators will be responsible for their own transportation between the locations.
Inpatient/Outpatient US Clinical Experience in Radiology in Houston
Specialties: Radiology
Location: Houston
Price:
Hospital Letterhead: Yes
Faculty Appointment: No
Information about this clinical experience:
This is a combined inpatient and outpatient experience during which you will be under the supervision of a board-certified radiologist. The preceptor holds staff appointments at River Oaks Hospital, Advanced Diagnostics East Hospital, Cornerstone Hospital, and Nexus Hospital. Sixty percent of the time will be spent in the care of patients undergoing procedures. The remaining time will be spent seeing patients in the interventional radiology clinic.
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.
Entering progress notes
Have opportunities to research the literature to answer clinical questions at the point of care.
Being involved in patient education.
Giving talks about topics to the team.
Spending time with other healthcare professionals to understand their roles and responsibilities.
The activities above will mostly take place in the outpatient setting. As a result of hospital policies, inpatient activities will be more observational.
Please note that some of your time may be spent with a nurse practitioner specialized in performing radiologic procedures.
Who should consider this rotation:
International medical graduates (IMGs) and students seeking US clinical experience in Radiology.
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:
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.
Testimonials
Dr. X is an outstanding mentor and educator who is deeply committed to the growth and success of trainees. The doctor is always approachable, supportive, and genuinely invested in teaching. Throughout the rotation, Dr. X consistently took time to explain clinical reasoning, review cases in detail, and encourage thoughtful questions, which created a highly supportive and engaging learning environment.
The entire clinical team was welcoming, collaborative, and dedicated to teaching, which made the rotation especially enriching...I gained valuable exposure to outpatient pediatric care as well as the use and interpretation of spirometry and allergy testing, which are essential tools in the assessment and management of pediatric respiratory and allergic conditions. These learning opportunities greatly strengthened my understanding of common pediatric respiratory and allergic diseases.
Beyond clinical education, Dr. X was also incredibly supportive in offering career guidance and helping trainees build professional connections. The doctor's mentorship extends far beyond clinical knowledge and reflects a genuine commitment to the professional development of students. I feel very lucky to have had the opportunity to observe under Dr. X and would strongly encourage anyone that’s interested in an observership to consider Dr. X.
JF
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