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Physician ID:

113

Hours:

Monday - Thursday 9 AM - 6:30 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: Tampa

This outpatient US clinical experience will take place in Tampa, Florida.

Outpatient US Clinical Experience in Pediatric Cardiology in Tampa

Specialties: Pediatrics, Cardiology

Location: Tampa

Price:

Hospital Letterhead: No

Faculty Appointment: Yes - University of South Florida School of Medicine

Information about this clinical experience:

You will be under the supervision of a board-certified pediatric cardiologist. The doctor is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of South Florida School of Medicine. The physician is on staff at St. Joseph's Children Hospital, Brandon Regional Hospital, and Advent Health. The preceptor is board certified by the American Board of Pediatric Cardiology and completed residency training in pediatrics in the Midwest before moving to Florida to complete fellowship training. The doctor has been recognized for expertise in diagnosis and treatment as well as the delivery of compassionate care in multiple patient reviews which describe the doctor as "amazing." The preceptor has many years of experience as an educator with students rotating through the practice.

During your experience, you will learn the following U.S. medical practices under the preceptor’s supervision:

Taking patient histories.
Performing exams under the physician's supervision.
Presenting patients.
Researching the literature to answer clinical questions at the point of care.
Spending time with other healthcare professionals in the office to understand their roles and responsibilities.

Who should consider this rotation:

International medical graduates (IMGs) and students seeking US clinical experience in pediatrics or cardiology.

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

One of the key strengths of this rotation was the opportunity to observe how nephrologists practice across different hospital settings. Through this experience, I was able to gain insight into how clinical approaches vary depending on the patient population and institutional resources. It was particularly valuable to see how nephrologists adapt their decision-making and communication styles to effectively manage a wide range of cases—from acute inpatient consults to chronic outpatient care and dialysis care. This exposure deepened my understanding of the flexibility and critical thinking required in nephrology and helped me appreciate the importance of context-specific care