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Physician ID:
108
Hours:
Monday - Thursday 9 AM to 6 PM; Friday 8 AM to Noon
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: Washington D.C.
This outpatient US clinical experience will take place 15 miles northeast of Washington, DC.
Outpatient US Clinical Experience in Internal Medicine in Washington D.C.
Specialties: Internal Medicine
Location: Washington D.C.
Price:
Hospital Letterhead: No
Faculty Appointment: No
Information about this clinical experience:
This is an outpatient experience during which you will be under the supervision of a physician who is board-certified in Internal Medicine. The preceptor holds hospital privileges at Anne Arundel Medical Center. For years, the physician has been actively involved in the education of medical students and residents from different schools, including the Howard University College of Medicine.
This preceptor sees many patients with chronic medical conditions, and this will be an excellent opportunity to see and take part in the care of these disease processes in the outpatient setting. The physician also has a deep focus on preventive medicine, and IMGs will be able to gain a better understanding of the role internal medicine physicians play in the prevention and early detection of disease.
During your experience, you will learn the following U.S. medical practices under the preceptor’s supervision:
Taking patient histories under supervision.
Examining patients under supervision.
Presenting patients.
Writing or entering clinic or progress notes.
Have opportunities to research the literature to answer clinical questions at the point of care.
Educating the patient.
Spending time with other healthcare professionals to understand their roles and responsibilities.
Several days a week, you will be able to attend educational lunch programs.
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 was truly an inspiring physician. As an IMG, one of the most challenging aspects for me is developing a good bedside manner, especially with difficult patients. Dr. X set a great example and taught me the importance of how we treat patients—not just medically, but as people. I believe that in most FM rotations, the medical knowledge and cases we see can be quite similar. However, learning how to approach and connect with patients is something that’s hard to teach, and I feel very fortunate to have had the chance to learn this from Dr. X. Also, I initially thought FM mostly dealt with common conditions, but thanks to this rotation, I was able to gain hands-on experience in wound care—something I had never learned in school.
Dr. X was always open to my questions and generously offered many opportunities for hands-on practice. I’m truly grateful for the support and guidance throughout this rotation.
JE