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Physician ID:
64
Hours:
Monday 9 AM to 7 PM; Tuesday to Thursday 9:30 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: New York
This outpatient US clinical experience will take place in practice locations in New York (New York City - offices in Massapequa, Babylon, Wantagh).
Outpatient US Clinical Experience in Family Medicine in New York
Specialties: Family Medicine
Location: New York
Price:
Hospital Letterhead: No
Faculty Appointment: No
Information about this clinical experience:
You will be under the supervision of a physician who is board-certified in Family Medicine and Geriatrics with considerable teaching experience. The preceptor is on staff at Good Samaritan Hospital and St. Joseph's Hospital Long Island. The physician is involved in the education of family medicine residents at Good Samaritan Hospital. The doctor has been educating international medical graduates for several decades.
Rotators in this practice will learn from a physician who has made significant contributions to our profession in different ways. The preceptor has actively been involved in giving back not only to the local community but also abroad. The doctor has arranged for the shipment of medical equipment to various hospitals and assembled teams to perform procedures in underserved patients living in under-resourced areas. When disasters have struck, the doctor has led efforts to bring medical care to these areas. With a background in geriatrics, the preceptor has developed and launched programs abroad to improve the care of the elderly.
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.
Researching the literature to answer clinical questions at the point of care.
Educating patients.
Spending time with other healthcare professionals in the office to understand their roles and responsibilities.
Please note that, at times, you may work with physician colleagues in the practice.
Who should consider this rotation:
International medical graduates (IMGs) and students seeking US clinical experience. IMGs seeking careers in family medicine or internal medicine will find this rotation useful.
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
My family medicine rotation with Dr. X at Island Primary Medical Care was a valuable and rewarding learning experience. Dr. X is a thorough, compassionate, and dedicated physician who models patient-centered care. The doctor creates a welcoming learning environment where students feel comfortable asking questions, discussing clinical reasoning, and learning from experiences. Dr. X provides guidance with patience and respect, helping learners build confidence while maintaining high standards of patient care.
The rotation offered meaningful participation in outpatient family medicine, including history taking, physical examinations, discussion of differential diagnoses and treatment plans, preventive screening, and patient counseling. Exposure to chronic disease management, cognitive and mental health screening, and advance care planning helped me appreciate the breadth of family medicine.
Working alongside the office team strengthened my understanding of clinical workflows, teamwork, and care coordination. Above all, observing Dr. X's thoughtful attention to patients reinforced the importance of compassion, clear communication, and continuity of care. I am grateful for Dr. X's mentorship and would highly recommend this rotation to learners interested in family medicine.
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