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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
Dr. X is a very responsible and dedicated physician, as well as an excellent preceptor. The doctor has broad medical knowledge and builds strong, trusting relationships with patients. Every day I learned a lot, especially practical management of common conditions such as hypertension, back pain, and diabetes. Dr. X is also engaging and skilled at guiding students back to key clinical questions.
The rotation was well-structured. We would start on Zoom, where Dr. X would briefly review the patient’s history, then take me into the exam room via video to observe real-time interactions, including history taking, physical exams (e.g., blood pressure measurement), and prescribing. When time allowed, the doctor would explain clinical reasoning for specific diseases.
This rotation gave me a clear understanding of American primary care workflows and medical practice styles, which will be very helpful for my future residency application. I am grateful for the opportunity to learn from Dr. X.
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