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Physician ID:
135
Hours:
Monday to Wednesday 9 AM to 9 PM; Friday 9 AM to 9 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: Atlanta
This outpatient US clinical experience will take place in Atlanta, Georgia.
Outpatient US Clinical Experience in Internal Medicine in Atlanta
Specialties: Internal Medicine
Location: Atlanta
Price:
Hospital Letterhead: No
Faculty Appointment: No
Information about this clinical experience:
You will be under the supervision of a board-certified internal medicine physician who is on staff at Emory Midtown Hospital and Piedmont Atlanta Hospital. As an international medical graduate, this preceptor is very sensitive to the challenges that IMGs face in establishing their careers in the U.S. The doctor aims to give each learner an immersive experience to help build important clinical skills. Many of the doctor's past students have entered residency, and the doctor is proud to now call them colleagues.
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.
Writing or entering clinic notes
Researching the literature to answer clinical questions at the point of care.
Educating patients.
Teaching other team members.
During this clinical experience, there will be an emphasis on acquiring best practices in note writing. This preceptor is known for high-quality written documentation of patient encounters and spends considerable time with learners to help them build skills in this important area. During residency, you will be responsible for accurately documenting your findings and thoughts in the chart and your work will be reviewed by your attending physicians. There is significant evidence that shows that errors are common in resident notes, including admission notes, progress notes, and discharge notes. Since effective documentation is a core competency for entering residency, this rotation will be particularly useful for learners seeking to strengthen this essential skill.
Please note that during peak periods (Apr-Aug) the doctor may have 10 students at a time.
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.
Testimonials
Dr. X is an excellent preceptor and educator. One of the doctor's greatest strengths is the ability to simplify difficult clinical concepts and explain the reasoning behind diagnosis and management in a way that is easy to understand and remember. Dr. X's teaching is consistently evidence-based and up to date; the doctor frequently refers to current research and guidelines and then compares the evidence with what the doctor has observed and implemented in practice. This made the rotation especially valuable because I was able to understand not only what the current recommendations are, but also how they are applied to real patients.
I was also very impressed by the care and attention Dr. X gave to patients. Even when an issue extended beyond the immediate infectious disease problem for which we was consulted, the doctor remained attentive to the patient's overall clinical picture and concerns. The doctor communicated complex medical information in simple, reassuring language, and it was clear that patients trusted him, felt comfortable asking questions, and were genuinely happy to see the doctor.
The infectious disease service also provides exposure to a very broad range of patients and clinical conditions. Because consultations take place throughout the hospital, I had the opportunity to observe patients across different levels of care and clinical settings, including the medical floors and ICU. This made the experience valuable not only for learning infectious disease but also for strengthening my understanding of inpatient internal medicine and the management of medically complex patients.
Dr. X is very friendly, kind, and approachable. I never felt hesitant to ask questions, and the doctor created an environment where learning felt natural rather than intimidating. The doctor regularly encouraged clinical reasoning and discussion rather than simply providing an answer. Overall, this was an excellent rotation for gaining exposure to evidence-based infectious disease, inpatient medicine, and thoughtful patient-centered care.
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