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Physician ID:
87
Hours:
Monday - Friday 8 AM to 5 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: Washington D.C.
This outpatient US clinical experience will take place in the DMV area in Washington, DC.
Outpatient US Clinical Experience in Endocrinology in Washington D.C.
Specialties: Endocrinology
Location: Washington D.C.
Price:
Hospital Letterhead: No
Faculty Appointment: No
Information about this clinical experience:
(Please note that this rotation will strictly be an observership) This is an outpatient experience during which you will be under the supervision of a highly regarded physician educator who is board certified in both Internal Medicine and Endocrinology. The physician has trained at such institutions as Johns Hopkins University, Cornell University, and University of Michigan, and has over three decades of experience educating medical students, international medical graduates, and residents.
The preceptor has been voted as a Top Doctor in Washington DC on multiple occasions and is also the recipient of multiple teaching awards given by residents and faculty.
As an IMG physician, the physician is well aware of the challenges involved in securing residency positions in the U.S., and is motivated to provide high quality rotation experiences so that that IMGs can develop important clinical skills. In the office, you will encounter patients with diabetes, thyroid disease, hypertension, osteoporosis, and other endocrine disorders.
A typical day will involve patient care from 8 AM to 3 PM. From 3 PM to 5 PM, you will be involved in reviewing all cases seen that day with the preceptor. This will allow you to better understand the rationale behind treatment decisions, and allow the preceptor to review your written notes.
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.
Being involved in patient education.
Teaching other team members.
Spending time with other healthcare professionals to understand their roles and responsibilities.
The preceptor does encounter from time to time some unusual cases. For the motivated IMG, there may be opportunities to write case reports of these cases.
Who should consider this rotation:
International medical graduates (IMGs) and students seeking US clinical experience in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Endocrinology.
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 an excellent preceptor and educator. One of the doctor's greatest strengths is the ability to simplify difficult clinical concepts and explain the reasoning behind diagnosis and management in a way that is easy to understand and remember. Dr. X's teaching is consistently evidence-based and up to date; the doctor frequently refers to current research and guidelines and then compares the evidence with what the doctor has observed and implemented in practice. This made the rotation especially valuable because I was able to understand not only what the current recommendations are, but also how they are applied to real patients.
I was also very impressed by the care and attention Dr. X gave to patients. Even when an issue extended beyond the immediate infectious disease problem for which we was consulted, the doctor remained attentive to the patient's overall clinical picture and concerns. The doctor communicated complex medical information in simple, reassuring language, and it was clear that patients trusted him, felt comfortable asking questions, and were genuinely happy to see the doctor.
The infectious disease service also provides exposure to a very broad range of patients and clinical conditions. Because consultations take place throughout the hospital, I had the opportunity to observe patients across different levels of care and clinical settings, including the medical floors and ICU. This made the experience valuable not only for learning infectious disease but also for strengthening my understanding of inpatient internal medicine and the management of medically complex patients.
Dr. X is very friendly, kind, and approachable. I never felt hesitant to ask questions, and the doctor created an environment where learning felt natural rather than intimidating. The doctor regularly encouraged clinical reasoning and discussion rather than simply providing an answer. Overall, this was an excellent rotation for gaining exposure to evidence-based infectious disease, inpatient medicine, and thoughtful patient-centered care.
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