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Physician ID:
19
Hours:
Summer Hours: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 7 AM to 1 PM; Wednesday 9 AM to 2 PM.
Winter Hours: Monday - Tuesday 8 AM to 2 PM; Wednesday 9 AM to 3 PM; Thursday 7 AM to 1 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: Detroit
This US clinical experience will take place 30 miles north of downtown Detroit.
Outpatient US Clinical Experience in Internal Medicine in Detroit
Specialties: Internal Medicine
Location: Detroit
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 highly regarded physician educator who is board-certified in Internal Medicine. The preceptor is involved in the teaching and mentoring of internal medicine residents from the DMC/Huron Valley Hospital as well as students from the Michigan State University School of Osteopathic Medicine and University of Michigan Clinical Nurse Practitioner Program. The doctor holds staff appointments at DMC/Huron Valley Hospital and William Beaumont Hospital - Royal Oak.
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.
Be involved in patient education.
Teaching other team members.
Spending time with other healthcare professionals to understand their roles and responsibilities.
You may have an opportunity to attend an occasional conference at DMC/Huron Valley Hospital.
Who should consider this rotation:
International medical graduates (IMGs) and students seeking US clinical experience in Internal Medicine; IMGs seeking careers in family medicine, internal medicine, or other specialties.
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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