What you will do:

This is an inpatient experience during which you will be under the supervision of a  board certified anesthesiologist. After completing anesthesiology residency at the Baylor College of Medicine, the preceptor has practiced for many years. In addition to delivering high quality patient care, the physician is committed to educating future physicians. The doctor is involved in the education of family medicine residents. The attending is on staff at DeTar Healthcare System and at Citizen's Memorial Hospital.

This rotation will take place in the hospital setting and at an outpatient surgery center. Please note that the preceptor takes call once per week as well as one weekend of the month. Rotators will have opportunities to take part in these calls.

Among the cases you will take part in include orthopedic surgery, bariatric surgery, general surgery, and cardiovascular surgery.

During your experience, you will learn the following U.S. medical practices under the preceptor’s supervision:

• Taking patient histories (preoperative).

• Performing physical exams under the physician's supervision.

• Presenting patients.

• Being present in the operating room.

• 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.