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Physician ID:
118
Hours:
Monday - Wednesday 9 AM to 6 PM; Friday 9 AM to 3 PM (Thursday off)
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 outside of New York City (Long Island).
Outpatient US Clinical Experience in Internal Medicine in New York
Specialties: Internal Medicine
Location: New York
Price:
Hospital Letterhead: No
Faculty Appointment: Yes - Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell
Information about this clinical experience:
This is an outpatient experience during which you will be under the supervision of a well regarded physician educator who is board certified in Internal Medicine. As an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, the doctor has been actively involved in the education of first- and second-year medical students. The preceptor enjoys teaching learners how to take complete/focused histories and exams, develop differential diagnoses, formulate treatment plans, and present cases. The doctor holds staff appointments at North Shore University Hospital, Long Island Jewish Medical Center, and St. Francis Hospital.
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.
Accessing or using the EMR.
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.
Spend 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; IMGs seeking careers in family medicine or 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 an excellent preceptor who made the most of every teaching opportunity. The doctor took time to explain reasoning during cases, from hernia repairs to laparoscopic procedures, and was always happy to discuss the evidence behind the decisions. That kind of real-time teaching is genuinely hard to find and made a big difference to my learning.
What stood out beyond the clinical teaching was Dr. X's kindness, to me, to the staff, and to the patients. As a student, I never felt like an inconvenience. Dr. X was genuinely invested in my experience and made me feel like a valued part of the team. Watching how the doctor interacted with patients was equally impressive. The doctor took time to put them at ease, explained things clearly, and treated everyone with real warmth and respect. That same attitude extended to everyone in theatre and on the ward, which made for a remarkably positive environment to learn in.
The rotation itself was well organised with good case variety, and I felt welcomed from day one. Overall this was one of the most valuable clinical experiences I've had during medical school, and I would strongly recommend it to anyone serious about pursuing surgery.
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