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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
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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