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Physician ID:
359
Hours:
Monday – Tuesday 11 AM to 5 PM; Wednesday 2 PM to 5PM; Thursday - Friday 11 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: San Francisco
This outpatient US clinical experience will take place in San Francisco.
Outpatient US Clinical Experience in Internal Medicine in San Francisco
Specialties: Internal Medicine
Location: San Francisco
Price:
Hospital Letterhead: No
Faculty Appointment: No
Information about this clinical experience:
You will be under the supervision of an internal medicine physician who has considerable experience teaching medical students. In the past, the preceptor taught students from the UCSF School of Medicine.
Through the course of over three decades in medicine, this physician has had a remarkable impact on several groups of patients that suffer from healthcare disparities. Both LGBTQ+ and HIV patients encounter significant barriers in accessing and receiving healthcare. Although there are many factors leading to disparities in the care of these patients, there is no doubt that inadequate clinician knowledge of or experience in LGBTQ+/HIV care contribute to the overall problem.
This stems from curricular gaps in undergraduate and graduate medical education, with one study showing only a median of 5 hours of time spent teaching LGBTQ health in U.S. medical schools. Of note, nearly one third of schools reported having zero hours of content in their curriculum. The lack of training and education in medical school and residency have made it difficult for these patients to find informed and knowledgeable clinicians to provide the care that they deserve. According to GlobalRxPh, 90% of primary care physicians rate their HIV knowledge as “none” or “low”.
As this physician preceptor is highly experienced in the care of LGBTQ+ and HIV patients, this will be an excellent opportunity to see how a primary care physician meets the diverse needs of this patient population. To help you make the most of your learning during this clinical experience, we recommend that you read the following resources:
A Guide to Taking a Sexual History (CDC)
Goals Framework for Sexual History Taking in Primary Care
Managing HIV in Primary Care: What Every Physician Needs to Know in 2025
Primary Care for Adults with HIV
Best Practices in LGBT Care: A Guide for Primary Care Physicians
The preceptor is known for having a wonderful bedside manner and is well regarded for the amount of time spent with patients. Patients praise this physician for being kind and attentive, a great listener, and making them feel heard and supported. The physician will be an excellent role model for rotators seeking to refine their communication skills.
During your experience, you will learn the following U.S. medical practices under the preceptor’s supervision:
Taking patient histories under supervision.
Performing exams under the physician's supervision.
Presenting patients.
Writing or entering progress notes (Practice Fusion EMR)
Researching the literature to answer clinical questions at the point of care.
Spending time with other healthcare professionals to understand their roles and responsibilities.
Who should consider this rotation:
International medical graduates (IMGs) and students seeking US clinical experience in internal medicine or family 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 teacher. The doctor created a very open and comfortable learning environment. Dr. X encouraged questions and often turned cases into discussions, which made the learning much more engaging. The teaching was very knowledge-focused, and I found the conversations around patient management especially helpful. I am genuinely honoured to have worked under a mentor like Dr. X. Despite a busy schedule, the doctor made a genuine effort to teach and include me. I learnt a lot about ventilator management and critical care during this rotation, more than I had in previous experiences. The setup was more observational initially, but over time I was able to review cases on Epic, write notes on the clinic EMR, and stay actively involved in discussions. My rotation had a good mix of clinic and hospital exposure. The clinic was more relaxed, while the hospital setting was fast-paced and gave good insight into real-time decision-making. The staff, especially Winnie, were very kind and supportive throughout.
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