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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

Dr. X is an exceptional ICU preceptor who creates a highly personalized and engaging learning experience. The doctor takes the time to understand my individual goals and tailors the rotation to focus on areas of interest and growth. The preceptor's teaching style is both thorough and approachable, the doctor explains complex critical care concepts clearly, connects them to real clinical scenarios, and challenges students to think deeply about pathophysiology and management decisions. Dr. X fosters an ideal balance of guidance and autonomy, encouraging students to take ownership of patient care while always providing thoughtful feedback and support. The doctor's mphasis on reasoning through each intervention and understanding the “why” behind ICU decisions makes the learning experience both intellectually stimulating and clinically valuable. Overall, this rotation under Dr. X’s mentorship is incredibly rewarding and provides outstanding preparation for future clinical practice.