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Physician ID:

138

Hours:

Monday - Friday 9 AM - 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: Chicago

This outpatient US clinical experience will take place in two locations. The physician preceptor has one office 12 miles south of downtown Chicago and another office 25 miles south of downtown Chicago. Please note that you will be responsible for arranging your own transportation (personal vehicle, Uber or Lyft, or Chicago trains).

Outpatient US Clinical Experience in Internal Medicine in Chicago

Specialties: Internal Medicine

Location: Chicago

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 at Advocate South Suburban Hospital, St. Bernard Hospital, and Ingalls Memorial Hospital. The preceptor is an experienced educator having taught and mentored international medical students and nurse practitioners in his practice for years. The doctor is a strong believer in having students become actively involved in patient care.

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.
Researching the literature to answer clinical questions at the point of care.
Educating patients.
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.

Testimonials

My experience at Dr. X's practice truly gave me the opportunity to gain valuable insight in the pattern of cardiovascular practice, a combination of outpatient clinic, vein ablation and Cath lab procedures. Despite the office runs on a very busy schedule, the doctor took time to explain the goals and expectations in the very beginning, allowed plenty of hands-on practice under supervision, and always made time to teach and support students. Dr. X's expertise in explaining complex concepts in an easily understandable and engaging way truly advanced my knowledge and skills in interpreting ECG, echocardiography, stress test and Cath procedures significantly.

The amount of clinical exposure offered to us made me grow very fast. In addition to seeing patients directly, taking their histories, and performing physical examinations, Dr. X also encouraged me to make preliminary diagnoses and discuss management plan. I also got the opportunity to present and discuss several complicated ICU cases, and to write cardiology consult notes under guidance. Dr. X gave me detailed individual feedback and advice on my performance and made sure that I have been learning, improving and thriving during the entire rotation...outstanding rotation will have a lasting impact on my professionalism and future career as a doctor in the United States.