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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 exceptional preceptor and made this rotation an extremely valuable learning experience. The doctor consistently took the time to explain clinical reasoning, discuss differential diagnoses, and connect clinical findings with evidence-based management...The doctor created a welcoming environment where I felt comfortable asking questions and participating in clinical discussions. The approach to patient care demonstrated not only strong clinical knowledge and experience, but also professionalism, compassion, and excellent communication with patients, families, and the healthcare team.
One of the greatest strengths of this rotation was the opportunity to observe how Dr. X approaches real-world clinical decision-making and patient management. The doctor actively included me in discussions and consistently looked for opportunities to teach, which made the experience much more meaningful than simply observing.
I am extremely grateful for the time, attention, and knowledge Dr. X shared with me throughout the rotation.
The doctor also went beyond what was expected of a preceptor by helping me connect with other physicians and creating additional learning opportunities. I would highly recommend Dr. X as a preceptor to any medical student or physician seeking a meaningful and educational clinical experience.
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