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Physician ID:
59
Hours:
Monday - Friday 8 AM to 5 PM (Friday is procedure day during which you will observe nerve conduction studies, nerve blocks, EMG, and EEG)
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: Houston
This outpatient US clinical experience will take place 30 minutes southwest of downtown Houston.
Outpatient US Clinical Experience in Neurology in Houston
Specialties: Neurology
Location: Houston
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 board certified neurologist. The preceptor is widely regarded as an excellent educator, having won multiple teaching awards as a resident and as a fellow. The physician continues to teach and lecture neurology residents at multiple institutions. The doctor has also lectured extensively on neuroanatomy and neurology for the USMLE.
The physician has been recognized for compassionate patient care as the recipient of the Gold Foundation Humanism Award. The preceptor consistently receives positive reviews for compassion and kindness from patients. The doctor holds a hospital staff appointment at Memorial Hermann Hospital.
Among the conditions you will encounter in the practice include headache, neuropathy, stroke, dementia, myopathy, dizziness, vertigo, seizure, tremor, memory loss, Parkinson's disease, Bell's palsy, multiple sclerosis and myasthenia gravis.
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.
Presenting patients.
Writing progress notes.
Have opportunities to research the literature to answer clinical questions at the point of care.
Being involved in patient education.
Giving talks.
Please note that this preceptor requires rotators to complete HIPAA training prior to the rotation. You may take one of the following courses:
Rotators should send the certificate of completion following the course to us.
Who should consider this rotation:
International medical graduates (IMGs) and students seeking US clinical experience in Neurology.
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
With regards to skills, the preceptor had many. Firstly, Dr. X's bedside manner was exceptional, and the doctor had a welcoming personality which made communication more relaxed and open...The doctor explained difficult topics in a simplified manner, which made learning easier for both patients and observers...Dr. X and the other members of staff at both the office and hospital also showed me how information is entered into the EMR system, which was more complex than the paper-based system I am accustomed to.
At the hospital, I observed the doctor perform cesarean sections, but the most impressive procedure was a total laparoscopic hysterectomy using the da Vinci Xi robot. The level of precision and control demonstrated was remarkable and reflected Dr. X's years of experience...In the operating theatre, I interacted with several members of staff, including scrub nurses, anesthesiologists, and a pediatrician, who took the time to explain concepts such as neonatal resuscitation and postoperative pain management. I also met ward nurses, medical students, residents, and fellows, which provided opportunities for learning and networking.
The rotation was well-rounded, with exposure to both outpatient and inpatient care. Dr. X was always willing to teach, and the more questions you asked, the more the doctor engaged and explained. On quieter days, Dr. X would also take time to go through topics of interest. Overall, Dr. X was very supportive and encouraged improvement throughout the rotation.
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