Outpatient US Clinical Experience in Pediatric Pulmonology in Tampa

Information about this clinical experience:

You will be under the supervision of a board-certified pediatric pulmonologist. The physician is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of South Florida School of Medicine and on staff at St. Joseph's Children Hospital. The preceptor is also Clinical Associate Professor at the Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. The physician has been heavily involved in the education of medical students, nurse practitioner students, and international medical graduates. Of note, as the practice is also a teaching site for pediatric residents, rotators may have the chance to work with residents. 

The doctor completed residency training in pediatrics in the Midwest and served as Chief Resident. For excellence as a resident, the doctor received the Outstanding Pediatric Resident Award. Following a fellowship in pediatric pulmonology and critical care, the doctor moved to Tampa and has now been in practice for nearly 30 years. The doctor is widely regarded for excellence in patient care, having been named Best Pediatric Pulmonologist in America.

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.

• Entering clinic progress notes into the EMR (Intergy)

• Educating patients.

• Teaching other team members. Since he has many premedical students working in his office, there are many opportunities to teach.

• Spending time with other healthcare professionals in the office to understand their roles and responsibilities.