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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 has immense clinical knowledge and is truly a great teacher. I received extensive inpatient exposure across multiple hospitals such as Houston Methodist Sugarland Hospital, Memorial Hermann Sugarland Hospital and Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital, along with various dialysis centres. I also received good outpatient patient hands-on exposure during the clinic days, which helped improve my case presentation skills. Dr. X had a very conceptual and holistic approach to teaching medicine, which helped me learn a lot. The teaching extended beyond nephrology and also covered other areas of medicine. The doctor would elaborately explain the approach and management plan, and teach complex topics in a clear and clinically relevant manner...The rotation helped me identify areas for improvement and build my clinical and patient skills. Since I was the only student in the rotation, the learning felt tailored to my needs and focused on improving my areas of weakness. Overall, I learnt a tremendous amount not just in nephrology but also in other areas of internal medicine and patient care during my rotation. Since the preceptor also drove me to all the hospitals and dialysis centers, I was able to get good exposure without transportation being a limiting factor. Dr. X truly went above and beyond in the clinical rotation.
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