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Physician ID:
351
Hours:
Tuesday 7 AM to 5 PM; Wednesday 7 AM to 5 PM; Thursday 7 AM to 5 PM; Friday 9 AM to 4 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: Dallas
This outpatient US clinical experience will take place in Dallas, Texas (approximately 7 miles from downtown).
Outpatient US Clinical Experience in Internal Medicine in Dallas
Specialties: Internal Medicine
Location: Dallas
Price:
Hospital Letterhead: No
Faculty Appointment: No
Information about this clinical experience:
You will be under the supervision of a board-certified internal medicine physician who has an extensive background in teaching internal medicine residents and medical students. The physician is part of a multi-physician outpatient group. The preceptor is on staff at the Texas Health Presbyterian System.
Prior to joining this multi-physician group, the preceptor was actively involved in the education and supervision of residents in the inpatient setting at the Methodist Dallas Internal Medicine Residency Program. At that time, the physician was also in charge of preparing residents to take the internal medicine board certification exam. Of note, the preceptor has a background in developing multiple-choice questions for USMLE Step 1, 2, and 3 through a prior position as physician author for UWorld.
The preceptor is known for having a wonderful bedside manner and is well regarded for the amount of time spent with patients. Patients praise this physician for being kind and attentive, a great listener, and making them feel heard and supported. The doctor is also appreciated for having a calm and approachable demeanor and explaining things in ways that make sense. The physician will be an excellent role model for rotators seeking to refine their skills in delivering patient-centered care.
In the outpatient clinic, rotators will encounter a range of patients with acute complaints and chronic conditions. Rotators will have the chance to exercise their problem-solving skills to make differential diagnoses, formulate assessments, and develop treatment plans. Refining important critical thinking skills for the practice of medicine will be a priority in this experience. Of note, 14-18 patients are seen on a typical day.
The practice also has on-site capabilities for stress testing, echocardiography, ultrasonography, and x-rays. In addition, the practice has a gym that patients can frequent along with access to personal trainers and nutritionists. Rotators can see how physicians in practice can promote comprehensive and holistic care for their patients.
After one week of observation, you will take on an increasing role in patient encounters and learn the following under the preceptor’s supervision:
Taking patient histories under supervision.
Performing exams under the physician's supervision.
Presenting patients.
Navigating EMR (although you will not enter notes, you will have the opportunity to review patient charts in the EMR [eClinicalWorks])
Researching the literature to answer clinical questions at the point of care.
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 internal 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 was an exceptional preceptor and made this rotation an extremely valuable learning experience. The doctor consistently took the time to explain clinical reasoning, discuss differential diagnoses, and connect clinical findings with evidence-based management...The doctor created a welcoming environment where I felt comfortable asking questions and participating in clinical discussions. The approach to patient care demonstrated not only strong clinical knowledge and experience, but also professionalism, compassion, and excellent communication with patients, families, and the healthcare team.
One of the greatest strengths of this rotation was the opportunity to observe how Dr. X approaches real-world clinical decision-making and patient management. The doctor actively included me in discussions and consistently looked for opportunities to teach, which made the experience much more meaningful than simply observing.
I am extremely grateful for the time, attention, and knowledge Dr. X shared with me throughout the rotation.
The doctor also went beyond what was expected of a preceptor by helping me connect with other physicians and creating additional learning opportunities. I would highly recommend Dr. X as a preceptor to any medical student or physician seeking a meaningful and educational clinical experience.
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