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Hours:

Monday - Friday 8 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: Houston

This US clinical experience will take place 30 minutes southwest of downtown Houston.

Outpatient US Clinical Experience in Cardiology in Houston

Specialties: Cardiology

Location: Houston

Price: $2,495

Hospital Letterhead: No

Faculty Appointment: No

Information about this clinical experience:

This is an outpatient experience during which you will be under the supervision of a well regarded physician educator who is board certified in Cardiology. The preceptor holds staff appointments at Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital, Houston Methodist Hospital Sugar Land, St. Luke's CHI Sugar Land, and West Houston Medical Center. This preceptor has offices at different two locations, and you will be seeing patients at both locations.

You will see patients in the office. 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.
Have opportunities to research the literature to answer clinical questions at the point of care.
Delivering talks about important topics in your specialty area.
Being involved in patient education.
Teaching other team members.
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 Family Medicine or Internal Medicine; IMGs seeking careers in family medicine or internal medicine will find this rotation particularly useful as cardiology problems are frequently 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 is truly an exceptional mentor. The doctor took the time to understand each rotator's educational and cultural background and offered thoughtful guidance and encouragement without hesitation. It meant a lot to me that Dr. X had taken the time to look over my CV and USMLE scores before we even met. The doctor's sincere attention to each student’s background and needs made me feel truly supported and valued. Under Dr. X's supervision, I was able to systematically learn how to take patient histories and perform physical exams in both inpatient and outpatient settings. In recent years, with advances in diagnostic tools, history-taking and physical examination have often been overlooked — I was no exception. However, through this rotation with Dr. X, I was reminded of just how essential these clinical skills still are in patient assessment. These four weeks were a valuable time during which I could improve my communication skills in a relaxed and supportive environment. I already know I’ll look back fondly on my time in Houston. I'm sincerely grateful to Dr. X and MD2B for this meaningful opportunity.