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Physician ID:
254
Hours:
Monday to Friday 6:30 AM to mid-afternoon
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
You will be rotating through a practice within 10 miles of downtown Dallas.
Outpatient US Clinical Experience in Dermatopathology in Dallas
Specialties: Dermatology, Pathology
Location: Dallas
Price:
Hospital Letterhead: No
Faculty Appointment: Yes - UT Southwestern, University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth, & Baylor, Scott & White, Dallas
Information about this clinical experience:
You will work directly with a physician who is a board-certified dermatopathologist. This physician is a distinguished educator, mentor, and leader, and holds a faculty appointment at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School as Clinical Professor. The attending is involved in the education of residents at multiple medical schools, including UT Southwestern, Baylor College of Medicine, and McGovern Medical School, among others.
This is a high-volume practice that evaluates hundreds of biopsy specimens per day. You will evaluate slides prepared from biopsy specimens in patients with a wide variety of diseases with the attending physician using a multi-headed microscope. Periodically, the professor will point out key features and stop to discuss interesting or unusual findings. The goals of the rotation are to initially recognize the normal histology of the skin and develop confidence in naming and identifying the structures of the skin, including the layers that make up the epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis, the different cell types, and skin appendages.
With time, instruction, and independent reading and review, you will gain experience in differentiating normal from abnormal, developing differential diagnoses, and interpreting slides in the context of the patient's clinical presentation. Rotators will also learn how dermatopathologists use the full suite of diagnostic tools to make diagnoses, including morphology, immunohistochemistry, electron microscopy, immunofluorescence, flow cytometry, and molecular techniques.
The professor has developed an extensive series of lectures and videos that students can use as self-study materials during the rotation to solidify the learning that comes from the numerous cases encountered on a daily basis.
Rotators may have the opportunity to attend academic lectures and meetings such as Grand Rounds at UT Southwestern Medical School.
This physician is very much involved in clinical research. So, for the motivated IMG, there may be opportunities to get involved. Please note that the availability of such experiences will be at the discretion of the attending. Rotators with an interest in research should discuss this with the attending early in the rotation.
Who should consider this rotation:
International medical graduates (IMGs) and students seeking US clinical experience in pathology or dermatology should consider this rotation.
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
Overall, the experience was very constructive and truly exceeded my expectations. One of the aspects that impressed me the most was how innovative and forward thinking the supervising physician is. The doctor's approach goes far beyond the purely technical aspects of pathology. The doctor consistently emphasizes a broader, more strategic vision of the field, with a strong focus on where pathology is heading and what skills and perspectives will be essential in the future. I also greatly appreciated the comprehensive nature of the training. There is a clear effort to cover all relevant areas in a structured and well organized manner, which creates a solid learning environment. Another aspect is the way the doctor works with the team. The professional relationships the doctor fosters are respectful, collaborative, and supportive, which clearly contributes to a positive and motivating work atmosphere. This, combined with the excellent organization of the rotation, made the experience both enjoyable and highly educational.
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