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Physician ID:
316
Hours:
This outpatient US clinical experience will take place approximately 20 miles south of downtown Los Angeles.
Location: Los Angeles
Monday - Wednesday 8 AM to 4 PM; every other 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.
Outpatient US Clinical Experience in Ophthalmology in Los Angeles
Specialties: Ophthalmology
Location: Los Angeles
Price:
Hospital Letterhead: No
Faculty Appointment: No
Information about this clinical experience:
This is an outpatient experience where you will be under the supervision of a board-certified ophthalmologist. Having previously served as an ophthalmology residency program director and medical school professor, this preceptor has acquired extensive experience as a teacher of residents and students.
On a typical clinic day, 20-25 patients are seen. Of these patients, 65% will present with general ophthalmological conditions. The remaining 35% will have retinal eye disease. Rotators will learn how to take patient histories and perform preliminary eye exams, including visual acuity measurements and visual field tests, with the technician and preceptor.
To make the most of this clinical experience, we recommend that you focus your learning on common ophthalmological complaints (e.g., itching, pain, redness, tearing, visual changes) and conditions (e.g., cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration). We recommend using the following resources to maximize your learning:
From time to time, when something interesting is encountered, you may have the opportunity to research the topic and give a 5-minute presentation to the preceptor.
During your experience, you will learn the following U.S. medical practices under the preceptor’s supervision (please note that this experience remains within the regulations of California pertaining to the unlicensed practice of medicine):
Taking patient histories.
Performing physical exams under the physician's supervision.
Presenting patients.
Have opportunities to research the literature to answer clinical questions at the point of care.
Spending 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 ophthalmology.
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
This rotation was an absolutely amazing learning experience. The preceptor was always very involved, and the rotation was very hands-on. We got the opportunity to be a part of the team. The preceptor and the clinic and hospital staff was always ready to help, teach, and guide us. My knowledge increased exponentially throughout this rotation. I came across patient with both common as well as not so common conditions, and that helped me to learn about just how vast medicine is. I wish I could spend longer at this rotation, the preceptor was always extremely kind and ready to teach, and I can’t wait to go back sometime in the future!
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