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Physician ID:
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Hours:
The preceptor works 10 days on and 4 days off beginning on a Monday. Therefore, you will typically be off every other weekend (Thursday – Sunday). The daily schedule is from 6 AM to 3 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: Orlando
This inpatient US clinical experience will take place in suburb of Orlando.
Inpatient US Clinical Experience in Internal Medicine in Orlando
Specialties: Internal Medicine
Location: Orlando
Price:
Hospital Letterhead: No
Faculty Appointment: No
Information about this clinical experience:
You will be working with a board-certified hospitalist who has been practicing hospital medicine for over 15 years. This preceptor is on staff at hospitals within the Orlando Health and AdventHealth Systems and is a dedicated teacher, having taught many medical, nurse practitioner, and physician assistant students.
On the first day of the experience, this preceptor will meet with you to understand your goals for the experience. An understanding of your background and interests will help the preceptor tailor the experience to meet your needs, ensuring that you maximize your learning and professional growth.
You will see patients with the preceptor in the hospital from 6 AM to 3 PM. The typical patient census averages approximately 18 patients per day. Patients will be seen in the following areas:
Medicine Ward
ICU
Step Down Unit
Your morning will begin a review of the patient list with the attending physician. After you receive your patient assignments, you will start with prerounds. During prerounds, you will learn how to gather relevant information needed to assess patients and establish the day’s plan of care. After the pertinent data has been gathered, you will meet with the preceptor to begin hospital rounds. As you move from one patient to another, you will have the opportunity to present your findings to the attending. Being able to organize and communicate relevant information to teammates will a crucial part of your role as a future resident; therefore, this will be excellent practice for what’s to come. Discussions during rounds will also provide a means for you to hone your skills in developing differential diagnoses, synthesizing data, and formulating assessments and plans.
Following attending rounds, you will accompany the preceptor to multidisciplinary rounds. This is a meeting attended by your preceptor, nurses, case manager, physical therapists, and pharmacists. During these rounds, patients are discussed as a group. Barriers to patient care and discharge will be raised and addressed.
After multidisciplinary rounds are completed, you will accompany the preceptor to see postoperative patients as well as any new admissions from overnight. You will also spend some time writing a simulated progress note on one of your patients. You will review this note with your preceptor and receive feedback.
Every day, you will be asked to read up on a topic related to patients on the service. On the following day, you will have a chance to discuss the topic with the attending.
During your experience, you will learn the following U.S. medical practices under the preceptor’s supervision:
Taking patient histories.
Presenting patients.
Writing simulated notes (no independent access to EMR)
Have opportunities to research the literature to answer clinical questions at the point of care.
Teaching other team members (you will give 2-3-minute topic presentations).
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 internal medicine.
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
I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Dr. X for the invaluable mentorship and support provided during my first Family Medicine clinical experience in Atlanta. From the moment I arrived in the United States and stepped into the clinic, Dr. X created an exceptional learning environment. The doctor is highly knowledgeable, resourceful, professional, and approachable. The kindness extends not only to patients but also to learners, colleagues, and every member of the clinic staff. Beyond being an outstanding physician, Dr. X is also a compassionate father figure who treated me with warmth, patience, and genuine care.
As an international physician entering a new healthcare system, I initially faced challenges related to cultural differences, language barriers, and unfamiliar clinical workflows. Dr. X helped me navigate these obstacles and guided me through the complexities of the U.S. healthcare system. The mentorship enabled me to adapt quickly to the American medical environment and, most importantly, helped me rebuild my confidence as a physician.
I am currently participating in my second Family Medicine program in Philadelphia. Thanks to the solid foundation established during my time with Dr. X, I entered this new program with confidence from day one. I was able to integrate smoothly into the clinical team and perform at a level that earned the trust and respect of senior physicians early in the rotation. Much of this success can be attributed to the preparation and guidance I received from Dr. X.
Overall, Dr. X is an exceptional mentor, educator, and physician. Dr. X's dedication to teaching, clinical excellence, and genuine concern for the success of trainees make the doctor a role model for medical education. I wholeheartedly recommend Dr. X as a mentor and clinical teacher. I will always be grateful for the doctor's guidance, and I hope to maintain contact with the doctor for many years to come. Dr. X's influence has played a significant role in my professional growth and transition into the U.S. healthcare system. Highest recommendation.
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