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Physician ID:
70
Hours:
Monday 8AM to 3 PM; Tuesday 8 AM to 5 PM; Thursday 8 AM to 3 PM; Friday 8 AM to 4 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: Raleigh-Durham
This outpatient US clinical experience will take place in a suburb of Raleigh (30 minutes southwest of downtown Raleigh).
Outpatient US Clinical Experience in Pediatrics in Raleigh-Durham
Specialties: Pediatrics
Location: Raleigh-Durham
Price:
Hospital Letterhead: No
Faculty Appointment: No
Information about this clinical experience:
You will be under the supervision of a physician who is board certified in pediatrics. The doctor is on staff at the Wake Med Cary Hospital. As an IMG, this preceptor is sensitive to the issues that IMGs face in adjusting to the U.S. healthcare system and navigating the challenges of securing positions in residency training programs. The doctor's aim is to provide a strong educational experience that helps the learner build important clinical skills, gain familiarity with how medicine is practiced in the U.S., and reach their professional goals. The dcotor is also actively involved in the education of osteopathic medical and physician assistant students.
During your experience, you will learn the following U.S. medical practices under the preceptor’s supervision:
Taking patient histories.
Performing physical exams under the physician's supervision.
Presenting patients.
Writing or entering clinic progress notes.
Researching the literature to answer clinical questions at the point of care.
Educating patients.
Spending time with other healthcare professionals in the office to understand their roles and responsibilities.
Spending time in the front office and billing departments to understand how an office operates.
Who should consider this rotation:
International medical graduates (IMGs) and students seeking US clinical experience in family medicine or pediatrics.
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 was truly an inspiring physician. As an IMG, one of the most challenging aspects for me is developing a good bedside manner, especially with difficult patients. Dr. X set a great example and taught me the importance of how we treat patients—not just medically, but as people. I believe that in most FM rotations, the medical knowledge and cases we see can be quite similar. However, learning how to approach and connect with patients is something that’s hard to teach, and I feel very fortunate to have had the chance to learn this from Dr. X. Also, I initially thought FM mostly dealt with common conditions, but thanks to this rotation, I was able to gain hands-on experience in wound care—something I had never learned in school.
Dr. X was always open to my questions and generously offered many opportunities for hands-on practice. I’m truly grateful for the support and guidance throughout this rotation.
JE