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Physician ID:
35
Hours:
Monday - Thursday 8:30 AM to 5 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: Houston
This outpatient US clinical experience will take place 30 miles southwest of downtown Houston.
Outpatient US Clinical Experience in Internal Medicine in Houston
Specialties: Internal Medicine
Location: Houston
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 well-regarded physician educator who is board-certified in Internal Medicine. As an osteopathic physician, the preceptor has been actively involved in the education of third- and fourth-year medical students from the University of North Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine. The physician enjoys teaching learners how to take complete/focused histories and exams, develop differential diagnoses, formulate treatment plans, and present cases. The doctor holds a staff appointment at Methodist Sugar Land Hospital.
During your experience, you will learn the following U.S. medical practices under the preceptor’s supervision:
Taking patient histories.
Performing physical exams under the physician's supervision.
Presenting patients.
Writing or entering clinic progress notes.
Have opportunities to research the literature to answer clinical questions at the point of care.
Being involved in patient education.
Spending time with other healthcare professionals to understand their roles and responsibilities.
Spending time understanding coding/billing
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 is an exceptional ICU preceptor who creates a highly personalized and engaging learning experience. The doctor takes the time to understand my individual goals and tailors the rotation to focus on areas of interest and growth. The preceptor's teaching style is both thorough and approachable, the doctor explains complex critical care concepts clearly, connects them to real clinical scenarios, and challenges students to think deeply about pathophysiology and management decisions. Dr. X fosters an ideal balance of guidance and autonomy, encouraging students to take ownership of patient care while always providing thoughtful feedback and support. The doctor's mphasis on reasoning through each intervention and understanding the “why” behind ICU decisions makes the learning experience both intellectually stimulating and clinically valuable. Overall, this rotation under Dr. X’s mentorship is incredibly rewarding and provides outstanding preparation for future clinical practice.
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