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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:
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
During your experience, you will learn the following U.S. medical practices under the preceptor’s supervision:
Taking patient histories.
Performing physical exams under the physician's supervision.
Presenting patients.
Writing progress notes in paper charts.
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.
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
My rotation with Dr. X was a very well-rounded experience because I had a perfect balance between OR, clinic, and inpatient time. The amount of responsibility and independence Dr. X gave me during my rotation was remarkable. The doctor always made sure I got the most out of every opportunity, whether it was interacting with patients, doing minor procedures like stapling, suture removal, wound care, or any surgery in the OR. At the same time, Dr. X was always there to guide me when I needed help. The doctor also connected me with colleagues, and they invited me into their ORs and let me observe and assist them with their cases.
Dr. X, in addition to being a great surgeon, was also a great mentor. The doctor taught me about the fast-paced nature of surgical life and encouraged me to work faster, and at the same time, efficient and careful. The doctor also taught me how to communicate and work with senior physicians and other staff. Dr. X gave
me a lot of valuable career advice, and as an aspiring surgeon, I found one piece of advice very important...I think Dr. X's mentorship was the most highlighting part of the rotation.
I’m very grateful for everything I learned from Dr. X and the entire team. Overall, I think this is a perfect rotation for anyone interested in surgery and I will definitely recommend this.
DS
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