Inpatient/Outpatient US Clinical Experience in Rheumatology in Houston

Information about this clinical experience:

This is an inpatient and outpatient experience during which you will be under the supervision of a  board certified rheumatologist. The physician is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB). The preceptor has been recognized for teaching and service by UTMB. The doctor holds hospital appointments at Houston Northwest Medical Center, Tomball Regional Hospital, and Houston Methodist Willowbrook.

Those rotating through this practice will see a wide spectrum of rheumatologic disease, and learn about the latest treatments in the specialty including DMARDs, biologics, and IV infusion.

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.

• Being involved in patient education.

• 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.