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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
I am very grateful to Dr. X for the experience I had during my general surgery rotation. From the beginning, the doctor made me feel like part of the team, introducing me to many colleagues, and consistently found ways to involve me and make my presence meaningful, which I greatly appreciated.
Dr. X is a remarkable surgeon and physician with an impressive knowledge, great communication skills and a talent for teaching. Dr. X's explanations were always clear and practical, and the doctor made sure that everyone was following and understood the reasoning behind what was being discussed. Throughout the rotation, the doctor also shared valuable insights and advice for the future.
I particularly appreciated Dr. X's approach to teaching. The doctor was encouraging and supportive while also holding me accountable for my own learning, motivating me to study independently, come prepared, and continue building on what I encountered each day.
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