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

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.