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Physician ID:

120

Hours:

Monday - Friday 10:15 AM to 5 PM. All time will be spent in Brooklyn with the exception of Mondays and Wednesdays when you will be at the Staten Island office.

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: New York

This US clinical experience will take place in Brooklyn, New York.

Outpatient US Clinical Experience in Pathology in New York

Specialties: Pathology

Location: New York

Price:

Hospital Letterhead: No

Faculty Appointment: No

Information about this clinical experience:

This is an outpatient experience under the supervision of a board-certified pathologist who has held academic affiliations with NYU School of Medicine and the College of Physicians and Surgeons at Columbia University. You will also have the opportunity to work with the pathologist's colleague.

Learners will have the opportunity to observe the physician as the doctor interacts with patients presenting with lesions of the thyroid gland, breast, and other tissues. Following the patient interview, the affected area is examined by ultrasound, a target site is identified, and then the FNA is performed. Observers will be able to see how the slide is prepared and then participate in sign out. In many cases, a diagnosis is established later that same day. The typical day will be split into three parts:

Fine Needle Aspiration

Rotators will observe how the pathologist performs fine needle aspiration procedures. The steps involved include taking the patient history, explaining the process of the FNA procedure to patients, using ultrasound to measure the lesion, performing the procedure, staining the specimens, and reading it using the microscope.

Slide Preview/Diagnosis

After the spcimen is obtained, you will have the chance to preview all slides with the pathologist. You will learn how to make diagnoses and order and interpret special stains, genetic tests, and flow cytometry when needed.

Final Review

You will perform a final review of the slides with both pathologists at the end of the day. Following this, the pathologist will call patients to inform them of the diagnosis and discuss next steps. The referring clinicians will also be called.

There may also be opportunities to spend time in the lab observing lab technicians as they work with gross specimens (thyroid, breast, lymph nodes, skin, GI), fixing, dehydration, paraffin, embedding, and cutting.

Who should consider this rotation:

International medical graduates (IMGs) and students seeking US clinical experience in Pathology. Other learners that may find this rotation appealing are aspiring endocrinologists as well as IMGs who wish to learn how to perform these FNA procedures in their native countries.

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

I can say without a doubt this has been my most favourite clinical experience in my time as a medical student / graduate! Dr. X is an amazing clinician and teacher whose approach made this rotation one of the most informative experiences in my training...Dr. X encouraged active participation during rounds and patient admissions. The doctor allowed me to perform assessments and management plans before providing constructive feedback. Dr. X's explanations were clear and the doctor would always communicate clinical reasoning with me, rather than just telling me to memorize the facts. This allowed me to truly understand and remember what we saw day to day. The doctor created a very safe learning environment where I could ask any question or inquiry I had. I felt very involved every day of my rotation. Whether it was taking H&P's, writing notes or speaking during the MDR meetings, there were many options / opportunities to participate and I truly felt part of the team...Dr. X also took genuine interest in my professional growth, financial literacy as a medial professional and my career plans. The doctor's enthusiasm for teaching and patient-centered care made every day meaningful and motivating.