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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 provides students a very good learning opportunity and gives great insight into the working life of a Cardiologist. This preceptor makes a strong effort for students to get the most out of the rotation. He encourages questions and provides thorough explanations. Although this rotation is intended as a learning opportunity for the student, he integrates you very well into his practice and makes you feel like you are a valuable member of the team. You will have the opportunity to see many patients in clinic. You will take histories and physical exams of these patients and then present them to the preceptor followed by your own assessment and plan, with subsequent constructive feedback from the preceptor. In clinic, you will also have the opportunity to perform ECGs, observe venous ablation procedures, observe and interpret treadmill stress tests, and receive an introduction on how to interpret nuclear stress tests. You will have the opportunity to round on patients 2-3x times a week in the hospital and compose progress notes about them in the electronic medical record. You will also have the opportunity to compose consultation notes in the electronic medical record about newly admitted patients. You will have the opportunity to present these patients to the preceptor and receive guidance and constructive feedback about your notes. In the hospital, you will have the opportunity to observe angiograms/angioplasties and pacemaker implantations. During your entire rotation, you will also work closely with two knowledgeable nurse practitioners who are kind, patient, and interesting in helping you become successful during your time on this rotation. I highly recommend this rotation. I am confident that you will learn a lot and enjoy your time working with this preceptor and his team.
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