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Physician ID:
324
Hours:
Monday 9 AM to 5 PM; Wednesday - Friday 9 AM to 5 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: Orlando
This outpatient US clinical experience will take place in Orlando, Florida (approximately 5 miles from downtown).
Outpatient US Clinical Experience in Pediatrics in Orlando in Orlando
Specialties: Pediatrics
Location: Orlando
Price:
Hospital Letterhead: No
Faculty Appointment: Yes - University of Central Florida
Information about this clinical experience:
You will be under the supervision of a board-certified pediatrician who has had many years of experience serving as a clinician-educator. As an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Central Florida, this physician precepts U.S medical students. The physician holds a hospital appointment within the AdventHealth System.
Rotators in this practice will have the opportunity to learn from an exceptionally dedicated pediatrician, a practitioner who believes that every child should be given the same type of care as we would want for our own children. The entire staff is committed to creating a warm, nurturing, and welcoming environment for children and their families.
In the clinic, students will have the opportunity to take part in every aspect of the patient encounter from the moment the patient arrives to when they leave. You will understand how the front office works and the specifics of the intake process. During the physician-patient encounter, the preceptor will observe your interactions with a parent or your bedside manner with a child, help you acquire certain examination skills, and share important clinical pearls. You will learn how the staff follows up on the treatment plan established by the physician as this follow-through is crucial.
Among the encounters will be newborn visits, well child exams, sick visits, vaccination appointments, and growth and development screenings. Common reasons for sick visits in this practice include fever, sore throat, cough, congestion, ear pain, vomiting, diarrhea, and skin rash. Rotators are encouraged to review the workup of these problems prior to the start of the rotation.
As many patients will be seen for well child visits, rotators are also encouraged to become familiar with vaccination schedules and developmental milestones:
Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule by Age
CDC’s Developmental Milestones
After a few days of observation, you will learn the following under the preceptor’s supervision:
Taking patient histories under supervision.
Performing exams under the physician's supervision.
Presenting cases.
Reviewing patient information in the EMR (eClinicalWorks).
Researching the literature to answer clinical questions at the point of care.
Spending time with other healthcare professionals to understand their roles and responsibilities.
Who should consider this rotation:
International medical graduates (IMGs) and students seeking US clinical experience in 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