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Physician ID:
349
Hours:
Monday – Tuesday 8 AM to 7 PM; Wednesday – Thursday 8 AM to 5 PM; Friday 8 AM to 4 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: Fresno
This inpatient and outpatient US clinical experience will take place in Fresno, California. The two practice locations are approximately 5 miles apart. Rotators will be responsible for arranging their own transportation.
Inpatient/Outpatient US Clinical Experience in Urology in Fresno in Fresno
Specialties: Urology
Location: Fresno
Price:
Hospital Letterhead: Yes
Faculty Appointment: No
Information about this clinical experience:
This is an inpatient and outpatient experience during which you will be under the supervision of a physician who is board-certified in urology with several decades of experience practicing in the specialty. The physician is on staff at hospitals within the Trinity Health and Community Medical Centers Health Systems and holds several leadership positions at these hospitals, serving as Head of General Surgery at one facility and Director of Urology at another facility. The preceptor has considerable experience serving as an educator, having taught U.S. medical students and residents.
As the specialty combines the management of medical conditions with surgical conditions, you will spend ample time during this experience in the operating room. This will be an opportunity for you to understand indications for surgery, operative techniques and approaches, and postoperative care.
In the clinic, you will become familiar with the proper approach to evaluating patients with a range of urologic symptoms and conditions, including scrotal pain and swelling, urinary incontinence, hematuria, BPH, prostate cancer, kidney cancer, erectile dysfunction, hypogonadism, and kidney stones. The American Urological Association has created a medical student curriculum that we recommend you following during this clinical experience. It will ensue that you have a strong understanding of the core principles and practices of urology. You can access this curriculum at the following website:
American Urological Association Medical Student Curriculum
We also recommend that you read the following account of a student’s perspective from her urology rotation to get a sense of a typical urology experience in the U.S.:
A Third-year Medical Student’s Perspective on Her Urology Rotation
Finally, please also read our article:
How to Succeed in Your Urology Rotation: Tips for Medical Students
During your experience, you will learn the following U.S. medical practices under the preceptor’s supervision:
Taking patient histories.
Presenting patients.
Observing a variety of surgeries in the operating room (scrubbing in is permitted).
Have opportunities to research the literature to answer clinical questions at the point of care.
Spending time with other healthcare professionals to understand their roles and responsibilities.
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 urology or general surgery. Of note, some general surgery residency programs offer or require their residents to complete a urology rotation during their training. In addition, a urology rotation can provide valuable surgical experience and foundational knowledge that are relevant to a future career in general surgery.
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
About the preceptor:
Dr. X fosters medical rotator autonomy. The doctor stands out for an ability to balance high-level clinical supervision with the trust placed in rotators. From the beginning, Dr. X didn't just treat me as an observer, but like a future colleague, involving me in the "behind-the-scenes" of medicine, such as billing-related discussions and Hospice IDT meetings. One of the doctor's greatest strengths is the approach to complex
patient management. Dr. X modeled how to handle patients with multiple comorbidities, including transplant recipients and amputees, without losing the human element of primary care. Dr. X was incredibly encouraging, and seeing the doctor's confidence in my clinical skills grow over the four weeks was a huge boost to my professional morale.
About the rotation:
Comprehensive clinical scope, combining inpatient, outpatient, hospice, and televisits, specially focusing on the longitudinal management of complex cases...Additionally, I was able to consolidate my knowledge on managing acute complications, such as Pseudomonas and Klebsiella cellulitis, and following sepsis protocols for infected pressure ulcers. Additionally, this rotation allows for time with physical, occupational, and speech therapists. It helped me understand the team-based approach to patient rehabilitation. At the clinic, this experience allowed me hands-on exposure to procedures like Dexcom placements, IM injections, and nebulizer preparations. Also, participating in the IDT meetings showed me exactly how a PCP coordinates care with therapists and specialists to manage hospice patients. The rotation is fast-paced, which was actually a strength as it forced me to refine my workflow and EMR documentation efficiency.
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