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Physician ID:
317
Hours:
Monday - Friday 8 AM to 5 PM
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: Phoenix
This outpatient US clinical experience will take place approximately 25 miles northwest of downtown Phoenix.
Outpatient US Clinical Experience in Ophthalmology in Phoenix
Specialties: Ophthalmology
Location: Phoenix
Price:
Hospital Letterhead: No
Faculty Appointment: Yes - University of Arizona Phoenix College of Medicine & Midwestern University Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine
Information about this clinical experience:
This is an outpatient experience where you will be under the supervision of a board-certified ophthalmologist. Over three plus decades, this preceptor has provided high-quality care to patients with a range of eye problems. Educating students has also been a major focus of the practice. The physician is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Arizona Phoenix College of Medicine and will soon be a core faculty member of the newly established ophthalmology residency program at the University of Arizona in Phoenix.
During this clinical experience, rotators will spend two days in clinic seeing patients with general ophthalmological problems as well as consultations for surgeries. This will be an excellent opportunity to understand how patients with a variety of eye problems are diagnosed and managed. Preoperative consultations will provide you with insight into how an ophthalmologist discusses the benefits and risks of procedures, evaluates patients for their readiness to undergo these operations, and answers questions. Time spent in the clinic with the technician and the ophthalmologist will allow you to become more comfortable with the technology and equipment used to evaluate patients, including optical coherence tomography, perimetry, and slit lamp.
Three days per week will be spent in the ambulatory surgery center observing surgeries. On a typical surgery day, this attending performs approximately 10 surgeries. For learners who are more interested in the nonsurgical aspects of ophthalmology, there is an option to spend time with the physician’s colleagues on surgery days. Please note that these colleagues are optometrists rather than ophthalmologists.
Because this ophthalmologist is very specialized, the clinical experience will be largely observational. 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 resource to maximize your learning:
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
Because this rotation takes place at a teaching hospital, I had the opportunity to join attending rounds while spending much of my time working alongside the residents. One of the greatest strengths of this rotation was the residents’ enthusiasm for teaching. They created a very welcoming and low-pressure environment where I felt comfortable asking questions, discussing cases, and learning throughout the day.
During attending rounds, I was able to present new consults as well as follow-up patients and receive feedback on my presentations and clinical reasoning. There were also opportunities to become more involved depending on the student’s initiative, such as sharing short teaching points or giving presentations to the team.
The attending was very approachable, energetic, and enjoyable to work with. Because of the doctor's significant responsibilities within GME, the preceptor was understandably very busy, which sometimes limited the amount of one-on-one time available. However, whenever I specifically asked for feedback - whether regarding my rotation performance, personal statement, or presentations - the attending was very willing to take the time to provide thoughtful and constructive guidance.
I think this rotation may be particularly rewarding for students who have already completed one or two U.S. clinical rotations and are comfortable taking initiative. For those students, there are many opportunities to engage with the team and make the experience as educational as possible.
EK
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