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Physician ID:
94
Hours:
Monday - Friday 9 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: Baltimore
This outpatient US clinical experience will take place in two clinics located in the suburbs of Baltimore, Maryland (clinics are 15 miles apart). Rotators are responsible for arranging their own transportation.
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:
You will be under the supervision of an experienced physician educator who is board certified in Internal Medicine. The preceptor has a passion for teaching, and enjoys having IMGs in the office. The doctor is actively involved in the education of residents from the Medstar Harbor Hospital internal medicine residency program. The physician has hospital privileges at Medstar Harbor Hospital and University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center.
During your experience, you will learn the following U.S. medical practices under the preceptor’s supervision:
Taking patient histories.
Performing exams under the physician's supervision.
Presenting patients.
Helping write or enter progress notes.
Researching the literature to answer clinical questions at the point of care.
Educating patients.
Delivering talks about important topics.
Teaching other team members.
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.
See Where Our Students Applying to Internal Medicine Have Received Interviews or Matched
Read Dr. Desai's Interview with Dr. Roy Ziegelstein (Vice Dean for Education at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and Former Program Director of the Internal Medicine Residency Program at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center) about How to Match Successfully in Internal Medicine
Testimonials
My family medicine rotation with Dr. X at Island Primary Medical Care was a valuable and rewarding learning experience. Dr. X is a thorough, compassionate, and dedicated physician who models patient-centered care. The doctor creates a welcoming learning environment where students feel comfortable asking questions, discussing clinical reasoning, and learning from experiences. Dr. X provides guidance with patience and respect, helping learners build confidence while maintaining high standards of patient care.
The rotation offered meaningful participation in outpatient family medicine, including history taking, physical examinations, discussion of differential diagnoses and treatment plans, preventive screening, and patient counseling. Exposure to chronic disease management, cognitive and mental health screening, and advance care planning helped me appreciate the breadth of family medicine.
Working alongside the office team strengthened my understanding of clinical workflows, teamwork, and care coordination. Above all, observing Dr. X's thoughtful attention to patients reinforced the importance of compassion, clear communication, and continuity of care. I am grateful for Dr. X's mentorship and would highly recommend this rotation to learners interested in family medicine.
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