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Physician ID:
347
Hours:
Monday – Friday 9 AM to 4 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: Phoenix
This outpatient US clinical experience will take place in suburb of Phoenix.
Outpatient US Clinical Experience in Cardiology in Phoenix
Specialties: Cardiology
Location: Phoenix
Price:
Hospital Letterhead: No
Faculty Appointment: No
Information about this clinical experience:
You will be working with a physician who has been practicing cardiology for several decades. This cardiologist has multiple board certifications within the specialty, including interventional cardiology, echocardiography, and nuclear cardiology. The preceptor is on staff at hospitals within the Abrazo Health Systems and is a dedicated teacher. Much of this physician’s career was spent in New Jersey where the preceptor served as teaching faculty for students and residents. Having recently moved to Phoenix, the physician is now eager to resume teaching.
Given this physician’s expertise, you will be exposed to a range of cardiac conditions. You will encounter patients for acute visits and chronic disease management. The priority will be on developing evidence-based approaches to the evaluation and management of patients presenting with a variety of symptoms and conditions. You will learn the indications and contraindications of different cardiac tests and procedures as well acquire skills in the interpretation of these tests. This preceptor will encourage you to synthesize information from patient encounters to form assessments and plans. This emphasis on clinical reasoning will help you prepare for your role as a resident.
The physician is known for practicing patient-centered care. Patients have described this doctor as being thorough, compassionate, and respectful. The preceptor takes pride in forming strong relationships with patients and being a partner in their care.
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.
Researching the literature to answer clinical questions at the point of care.
Spending time with other healthcare professionals in the office to understand their roles and responsibilities.
Who should consider this rotation:
International medical graduates (IMGs) and students seeking US clinical experience in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine since cardiology problems are commonly encountered in these specialties.
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 was an outstanding preceptor who ensured that I remained actively involved throughout the entire rotation. The doctor encouraged participation at every opportunity, answered all of my questions with patience, clarified my doubts, and shared a remarkable amount of clinical knowledge in a relatively short period of time. Dr. X frequently challenged me with questions during patient encounters, which kept me engaged, helped identify gaps in my knowledge, and motivated me to continuously improve my clinical reasoning.
In addition to Dr. X, I had the privilege of rotating with other doctors and physician assistants. Every member of the team was welcoming, approachable, and genuinely enthusiastic about teaching medical students. Dr. X shared valuable experiences from their clinical careers, discussing memorable patient cases, diagnostic approaches, and practical tips on effective case presentations. These discussions greatly strengthened my understanding of clinical reasoning and reinforced the importance of developing a broad differential diagnosis before arriving at a final diagnosis.
One of the greatest strengths of this rotation was the emphasis on active learning. I was consistently encouraged to obtain patient histories independently and perform physical examinations whenever appropriate. This significantly improved my confidence in history-taking, physical examination skills, patient presentations, and my ability to build rapport with both pediatric patients and their families. I also gained a deeper appreciation for how textbook presentations often differ from real-world clinical practice and how patient management frequently requires individualized decision-making based on each patient's unique
circumstances.
Overall, this rotation has been one of the most valuable clinical learning experiences of my medical training...I am sincerely grateful for the mentorship and support I received throughout this experience, and I would gladly choose to rotate here again if given the opportunity.
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