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Physician ID:
4
Hours:
Monday and Tuesday 9 AM to 1 PM; Wednesday 12 PM to 5:30 PM; Thursday 10 AM to 1 PM; Friday 9 AM to 1 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: Dallas
This outpatient US clinical experience will take place in a northwest suburb of Dallas (approximately 25 miles from downtown).
Outpatient US Clinical Experience in Allergy & Immunology in Dallas
Specialties: Allergy & Immunology
Location: Dallas
Price:
Hospital Letterhead: No
Faculty Appointment: Yes - University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
Information about this clinical experience:
You will be under the supervision of a physician who is a Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. The doctor is involved with teaching internal medicine residents and allergy/immunology fellows. The preceptor is the recipient of the Outstanding Teacher Award from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. As a resident, the preceptor received an award in recognition of superb humanistic qualities.
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 or entering clinic progress notes.
Researching the literature to answer clinical questions at the point of care.
Educating patients.
Delivering talks about important topics.
Have opportunities to teach other team members.
Spending time with other healthcare professionals in the office to understand their roles and responsibilities.
Spending time in the front office and billing departments to understand how an office operates.
Who should consider this rotation:
International medical graduates (IMGs) and students seeking US clinical experience. IMGs seeking careers in family medicine, internal medicine, or pediatrics will find this rotation particularly useful since allergy problems are common in 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 preceptor was exceptionally approachable and supportive throughout the rotation. The doctor consistently encouraged me to ask questions and took the time to answer each one thoroughly, creating a positive learning environment. The doctor gave me the opportunity to independently obtain complete patient histories, perform physical examinations, counsel parents, and present my assessments and plans. This level of autonomy greatly strengthened my clinical reasoning, communication, and confidence. I also appreciated the wide variety of clinical exposure I received, including sick visits, newborn care, and well-child visits. In addition, the doctor shared practical clinical pearls and helpful tips that I will continue to use in my future practice. Overall, this was an outstanding rotation with excellent hands-on learning and mentorship.
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