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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: Baltimore
This outpatient US clinical experience will take place in a suburb of Baltimore (20 miles south of downtown).
Outpatient US Clinical Experience in Family Medicine in Baltimore
Specialties: Family Medicine
Location: Baltimore
Price:
Hospital Letterhead: No
Faculty Appointment: No
Information about this clinical experience:
This is an outpatient US clinical experience during which you will be under the supervision of a physician who is board certified in Family Medicine. The preceptor holds hospital privileges at the University of Maryland Medical System and Luminis Health. For years, the doctor 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.
Having 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
Dr. X fostered an excellent learning environment. He allowed me to show initiative and entrusted me with a great deal of responsibility. It is a quick-paced, fast environment with so many teaching moments. It is the closest thing to a genuine experience of an internal medicine resident. There is nothing constructive to add, as this rotation turned out better than I imagined. He is patient, takes time to explain, and ensures that educational goals are met while providing excellent patient care. I had a large number of daily patient assignments, which meant that not only did I encounter common clinical cases but more complex cases that required research and tremendous effort to diagnose and treat, all of which Dr. X allowed me to actively participate in and take the lead under his guidance. We engaged in all aspects of health care, from daily rounds, patient interactions and discussions, and multidisciplinary meetings to many more. I cannot express how grateful I am for the opportunity to learn from Dr. X. His teaching methods are remarkable, and his passion for educating is evident in every interaction I've had with him. Honestly, there are not enough kind words to describe him.
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