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Physician ID:
287
Hours:
Monday – Friday 7 AM to 5 PM (please note that there may be some weekend responsibilities when the physician is on call).
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: Atlanta
This inpatient US clinical experience will take place in Atlanta, Georgia (two locations – one 25 miles south of downtown and the other 70 miles north of downtown). Because of the distance between these locations, a vehicle will be required.
Inpatient US Clinical Experience in Anesthesiology in Atlanta
Specialties: Anesthesiology
Location: Atlanta
Price:
Hospital Letterhead: No
Faculty Appointment: No
Information about this clinical experience:
This inpatient clinical experience will be under the supervision of a board-certified anesthesiologist with years of experience educating medical students and graduates. The physician holds hospital appointments at several institutions within the WellStar and Piedmont Health Stems.
Rotators will learn about the role of the anesthesiologist in patient care in the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative periods. Prior to surgery, learners will understand how an experienced anesthesiologist can form a connection with a new patient, address concerns, and reassure anxious patients. Students will also learn how to assess patients undergoing anesthesia, recognize comorbidities that can impact anesthetic care, examine the airway, and develop a basic anesthetic plan.
In the operating room, the emphasis will be on careful monitoring of the patient while providing anesthesia. A variety of pharmacologic agents will be used to support and manage these patients, allowing the student to deepen their knowledge of pharmacology. As the case proceeds, students will have the opportunity to see how the attending recognizes intraoperative events (e.g., hypotension, hypertension), evaluates the event, and then responds accordingly.
In the postoperative period, time will be spent in the post-anesthesia recovery unit (PACU). During this time, the student will become familiar with the evaluation and management of common postoperative events, including nausea, vomiting, pain, hypoxia, hypertension, and hypotension. Rotators will also recognize when it is safe for a patient to be discharged from the PACU based on standard criteria.
To maximize learning during this clinical experience, we recommend that you read pages 23-50 of the following handbook:
Anesthesiology Advanced Clinical Rotation Handbook
After a few days of observation, you will take on an increasing role in patient encounters and learn the following under the preceptor’s supervision:
Taking patient histories under supervision.
Performing exams under the physician's supervision.
Presenting patients.
Observing surgical cases in the operating room.
Researching the literature to answer clinical questions at the point of care.
Spending time with other healthcare professionals to understand their roles and responsibilities.
Who should consider this rotation:
International medical graduates (IMGs) and students seeking US clinical experience in anesthesiology.
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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