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Hours:

Monday - Wednesday 8 AM to 1 PM; Friday 8 AM to 1 PM; Every other Saturday 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: Washington D.C.

This outpatient US clinical experience will take place in the DMV area approximately 20 miles north of Washington, DC.

Outpatient US Clinical Experience in Family Medicine in Washington D.C.

Specialties: Family Medicine

Location: Washington D.C.

Price:

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 physician who is board certified in Family Medicine. The physician holds hospital privileges at Baltimore Washington Medical Center and Anne Arundel Medical Center. For years, the preceptor has been actively involved in the education of international medical students from different schools. The preceptor describes his rotation in the following manner:

I have been in practice for over 30 years...I have a large amount of patients with different diagnoses so students have a very wide spectrum to learn from. Our staff is very friendly, and are willing to learn from and work with new students. They value the opportunity.

During your experience, you will learn the following U.S. medical practices under the preceptor’s supervision:

Taking patient histories under supervision.
Examining patients under supervision.
Presenting patients.
Writing or entering clinic or progress notes.
Have opportunities to research the literature to answer clinical questions at the point of care.
Educating the patient.
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.

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

Firstly, I would like to mention Dr. X is a very knowledgeable mentor who likes to teach and share life experiences, which gives so much insight into the life of a physician and residents in the USA. I had the opportunity to work with Dr. X at a few different hospitals, see patients in the clinic, and learn about Epic. Our visits to the dialysis center were particularly enlightening, as we gained a deeper understanding of the goals of care for patients with ESRD and the barriers to receiving treatment. Our attendance at the monthly team meetings at the DaVita Dialysis center was instrumental in understanding how a team collaborates towards a common goal. Overall, it was an enlightening experience, and I gained valuable insights into the healthcare system and patient care.