What you will do:

This is an outpatient experience under the supervision of a board-certified cardiologist who is Clinical Assistant Professor at Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine. The preceptor holds hospital privileges at institutions within the Ascension, Henry Ford, and William Beaumont health systems. The attending physician is involved in the education of internal medicine residents.

Over several decades plus in cardiovascular medicine, the attending has made contributions in multiple areas, including patient care, teaching, research, and community service. For contributions made in these areas, the preceptor has been recognized many times over and is the recipient of prestigious awards.

The physician has an excellent bedside manner and is known to spend time with patients making them feel heard and understood. The close relationships that this physician has built over a long period of time have allowed the practice to improve patient outcomes and satisfaction. For rotators, this will be an excellent opportunity to work with a compassionate and caring role model committed to the delivery of high quality 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.

• 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