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Physician ID:

114

Hours:

Monday - Friday 9 AM to 3 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 approximately 10 miles north of Washington, DC.

Outpatient US Clinical Experience in Internal Medicine in Washington D.C.

Specialties: Internal Medicine

Location: Washington D.C.

Price:

Hospital Letterhead: No

Faculty Appointment: Yes - George Washington University & Howard University

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 Internal Medicine. The preceptor is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Howard University School of Medicine. The physician has hospital privileges at Holy Cross Hospital. The doctor has been educating future doctors for over 20 years, and has been recognized for dedication to teaching. The doctor is the recipient of a national teaching award from Alpha Omega Alpha.

The preceptor is known for being invested in the care of patients seen in this practice. This will be an excellent opportunity for you to see how patient-centered care is delivered and how the bond between a physician and patient can lead to better outcomes and increased patient satisfaction.

Patient encounters in this practice include acute care visits, chronic disease management, and annual wellness exams. Therefore, you will be exposed to the full range of outpatient care in medicine. A particular area of emphasis during this clinical experience will be on acquiring experience and confidence accessing and navigating the EMR.

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.
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

I can say without a doubt this has been my most favourite clinical experience in my time as a medical student / graduate! Dr. X is an amazing clinician and teacher whose approach made this rotation one of the most informative experiences in my training...Dr. X encouraged active participation during rounds and patient admissions. The doctor allowed me to perform assessments and management plans before providing constructive feedback. Dr. X's explanations were clear and the doctor would always communicate clinical reasoning with me, rather than just telling me to memorize the facts. This allowed me to truly understand and remember what we saw day to day. The doctor created a very safe learning environment where I could ask any question or inquiry I had. I felt very involved every day of my rotation. Whether it was taking H&P's, writing notes or speaking during the MDR meetings, there were many options / opportunities to participate and I truly felt part of the team...Dr. X also took genuine interest in my professional growth, financial literacy as a medial professional and my career plans. The doctor's enthusiasm for teaching and patient-centered care made every day meaningful and motivating.