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Physician ID:
95
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
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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