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Physician ID:
111
Hours:
Monday - 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: Baltimore
This outpatient US clinical experience will take place 25 miles south of Baltimore.
Outpatient US Clinical Experience in Internal Medicine in Baltimore
Specialties: Internal Medicine
Location: Baltimore
Price:
Hospital Letterhead: No
Faculty Appointment: No
Information about this clinical experience:
This is a fully outpatient clinical experience during which you will be actively involved in patient encounters under the supervision of a physician who is board certified in Internal Medicine. The preceptor holds hospital privileges at the University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center. The physician has been educating international medical graduates for over 20 years and considers it a joy to help these future doctors reach their professional goals.
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.
Helping to write or enter notes.
Have opportunities to research the literature to answer clinical questions at the point of care.
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 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
This rotation provided an outstanding learning experience in both clinical neurology and professional development. My preceptor was highly knowledgeable, approachable, and genuinely invested in teaching. Rather than simply providing answers, they consistently encouraged me to develop my own differential diagnosis, interpret neuroimaging, and justify management decisions, which significantly strengthened my
clinical reasoning.
The teaching environment was supportive and interactive. I was given meaningful opportunities to evaluate patients, perform comprehensive neurological examinations, present cases, and discuss management plans. My preceptor provided timely, thoughtful feedback that helped refine my presentation skills, examination techniques, and documentation.
The rotation also exposed me to a broad spectrum of neurological conditions, including acute stroke, epilepsy, neuromuscular disorders, movement disorders, and other complex inpatient consultations. I particularly appreciated the emphasis on evidence-based medicine, multidisciplinary collaboration, and
patient-centered care. The team fostered a welcoming atmosphere in which questions were encouraged and learning was prioritized.
Overall, this rotation was exceptionally well organized and educational. It strengthened both my clinical knowledge and confidence in managing neurological patients, and further confirmed my commitment to
pursuing neurology as my career.
YJ
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