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Physician ID:
130
Hours:
Monday - Friday 8 AM to 5 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: Houston
This US clinical experience will take place in the Texas Medical Center.
Inpatient US Clinical Experience in Nephrology in Houston
Specialties: Nephrology
Location: Houston
Price: $3,795
Hospital Letterhead: No
Faculty Appointment: No
Information about this clinical experience:
During this US clinical experience in nephrology, you will be under the guidance of a board-certified nephrologist. The preceptor rounds at multiple hospitals, including Houston Methodist Hospital, Baylor St. Luke's Hospital, Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital, Kindred Hospital, and Cornerstone Hospital.
In this experience, you will be exposed to a wide range of patients with kidney disorders. These will include primary kidney disorders as well as systemic conditions affecting the kidney. You will learn how to evaluate and treat patients with AKI, CKD, ESRD, electrolyte abnormalities, and acid-base disturbances.
In the future as a resident, many of your hospitalized patients will have AKI. In fact, the rate of hospitalizations with AKI has been increasing. Over 50% of patients hospitalized for sepsis have AKI. While AKI is less common among patients hospitalized for non-sepsis infection and for cancer, over 20% of patients with these conditions will have AKI. As AKI is associated with higher incidence of chronic kidney disease and mortality, it is essential for physicians to have a strong understanding of how to evaluate and treat this problem.
Recommended articles to read for this clinical experience include:
Clinical Management of Hyperkalemia
Correction of Electrolyte Abnormalities in Critically Ill Patients
Please note that as a result of hospital policies, inpatient activities will be observational.
Who should consider this rotation:
International medical graduates (IMGs) and students seeking US clinical experience. IMGs seeking careers in family medicine or internal medicine will find this rotation particularly useful since problems involving the kidney are common in inpatient and outpatient practice.
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
Dr. X is very easy-going and funny, which makes working both enjoyable and motivating. The doctor is not afraid to have the heart-to-heart conversations that truly matter, offering honesty and perspective when it is needed most. I am confident that I have found a mentor that I will continue to rely on come application time. Dr. X also has the best bedside manner I've ever seen during any observership, the doctor's ability to connect with patients and staff is truly unique.
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