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Physician ID:
125
Hours:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 9 AM to 5 PM; Tuesday and Thursday 9 AM to 4 PM; Sunday 9 AM to Noon (twice per month)
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: New York
This outpatient US clinical experience will take place at two locations in New York City (Manhattan and Queens). Students will not have to travel to both locations on the same day.
Outpatient US Clinical Experience in Internal Medicine in New York
Specialties: Internal Medicine
Location: New York
Price:
Hospital Letterhead: No
Faculty Appointment: Yes - Touro University
Information about this clinical experience:
This is an outpatient experience during which you will be under the supervision of a board-certified internist. During this rotation, you will have opportunities to take part in the full spectrum of care given in general internal medicine. This will include visits for acute care, chronic disease, and preventive medicine, including annual exams, vaccinations, and screening for cancer. As an Associate Professor of Medicine at Touro University, the doctor has been actively involved in the education of medical students and residents in the U.S., as well as international medical graduates. The physician holds staff appointments at Lenox Hill Hospital and New York-Presbyterian Queens Hospital.
In this practice, the doctor has given considerable thought to making things easier for patients to access care. For example, there is an in-office ultrasound that makes these examinations more convenient as patients do not need to travel to specialized imaging centers or hospitals. This will be an excellent opportunity for rotators to learn how ultrasound can enhance diagnosis and management in primary care.
For patients requiring consultation with cardiology or gastroenterology, the preceptor has arranged for these specialists to be on site at the clinic on certain days of the month. Easing access to specialists in this manner can reduce barriers to care, allow for faster diagnosis and treatment, and lead to better satisfaction.
During your experience, you will learn the following U.S. medical practices under the preceptor’s supervision:
Taking patient histories.
Performing physical exams under the physician's supervision.
Presenting patients.
Have opportunities to research the literature to answer clinical questions at the point of care.
May have opportunities to deliver talks or presentations about medical topics.
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.
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 outstanding mentor and educator who is deeply committed to the growth and success of trainees. The doctor is always approachable, supportive, and genuinely invested in teaching. Throughout the rotation, Dr. X consistently took time to explain clinical reasoning, review cases in detail, and encourage thoughtful questions, which created a highly supportive and engaging learning environment.
The entire clinical team was welcoming, collaborative, and dedicated to teaching, which made the rotation especially enriching...I gained valuable exposure to outpatient pediatric care as well as the use and interpretation of spirometry and allergy testing, which are essential tools in the assessment and management of pediatric respiratory and allergic conditions. These learning opportunities greatly strengthened my understanding of common pediatric respiratory and allergic diseases.
Beyond clinical education, Dr. X was also incredibly supportive in offering career guidance and helping trainees build professional connections. The doctor's mentorship extends far beyond clinical knowledge and reflects a genuine commitment to the professional development of students. I feel very lucky to have had the opportunity to observe under Dr. X and would strongly encourage anyone that’s interested in an observership to consider Dr. X.
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