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Physician ID:
156
Hours:
Monday - Thursday 8 AM to 5 PM; Friday 8 AM to Noon
Location: Houston
The outpatient US clinical experience will take place 45 minutes north of downtown Houston. The preceptor may spend time at three different locations so a car is recommended.
Outpatient US Clinical Experience in Pain Medicine in Houston
Specialties: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Location: Houston
Price:
Hospital Letterhead: No
Faculty Appointment: Yes - MD Anderson
Information about this clinical experience:
This is an outpatient experience during which you will be under the supervision of board- certified physicians in pain management. They hold staff appointments at Houston Methodist Hospital, HCA Houston Healthcare and UTMB. They are actively involved in teaching and mentoring pain fellows from the MD Anderson Cancer Center and family medicine residents from HCA Houston Healthcare.
In their practice, they are committed to providing personalized care to patients suffering from painful conditions. Among the conditions that they routinely evaluates and treat include back pain, neck pain, knee pain, shoulder pain, headache, neuropathy, and cancer pain. Procedures that they frequently perform to help relieve pain include nerve blocks, epidural injections, nerve ablations, placement of spinal cord stimulators, and implantation of pain pumps.
Please note that some of your time will be spent with both colleagues in the practice and other providers.
This rotation will take place mainly at the physician's outpatient clinic but some time may be spent in a surgical center. On the first day, you will be introduced to how the clinic operates, its processes, and patient flow.
During your experience, you will learn the following U.S. medical practices under the preceptor’s supervision:
Taking histories of new and established patients.
May have opportunities to examine patients under physician supervision.
Presenting patients.
Have opportunities to research the literature to answer clinical questions at the point of care.
Observing state-of-the-art procedures in pain management.
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 pain management, anesthesiology, physical medicine and rehabilitation, and 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
My four-week Internal Medicine rotation with Dr. X was truly an exceptional experience, and I could not have asked for a better preceptor. What I appreciated most about the preceptor was how genuinely thoughtful and considerate the doctor was toward rotators. Dr. X always made sure we had enough time to interact with patients, take histories, perform physical examinations, and gain meaningful hands-on clinical experience. The doctor encouraged us to ask questions, engage in discussions, and think critically about different patient presentations. Dr. X also took the time to explain interesting cases and share clinical reasoning, which helped me develop a deeper understanding of Internal Medicine.
Another highlight was the opportunity to prepare and deliver presentations on various medical topics. This motivated me to review current literature, read research papers, and stay updated on recent clinical evidence. The preceptor consistently provided constructive feedback and practical suggestions on how we could improve our clinical skills, knowledge, and presentations.
Beyond clinical education, Dr. X was also an excellent mentor who generously shared advice about medicine, career development, and life in general. Watching the doctor interact with patients was another invaluable learning experience. The doctor has built wonderful relationships with them, and patients were consistently welcoming and kind to us as rotators.
I also greatly appreciated the doctor's thoughtfulness outside the clinical setting. Dr. X picked us up on time every day and made sure we got home safely, which made the entire rotation incredibly convenient and stress-free. Most importantly, the preceptor created an environment where learning was enjoyable, engaging, and rewarding. I genuinely looked forward to each day and had an amazing time throughout the rotation.
These were truly four of the most enjoyable and fulfilling weeks of my clinical training. I am extremely grateful for the teaching, mentorship, generosity, and kindness. I wholeheartedly recommend this preceptor to anyone looking for an outstanding Internal Medicine clinical experience.
HJ
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