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Physician ID:
97
Hours:
Monday - Friday; 9 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: Washington D.C.
This outpatient US clinical experience will take place in the DMV area (approximately 5 miles north of downtown Washington, DC).
Outpatient US Clinical Experience in Pulmonology in Washington D.C.
Specialties: Pulmonology
Location: Washington D.C.
Price:
Hospital Letterhead: No
Faculty Appointment: No
Information about this clinical experience:
This is an outpatient experience during which you will be under the supervision of a physician who is board certified in pulmonary and critical care medicine. The physician completed internal medicine residency at Howard University and served as chief resident in the final year of training. Following fellowship training in pulmonary and critical care medicine, the doctor established a practice in Washington D.C. and has been delivering high quality care for several decades. The preceptor holds hospital privileges at the Adventist Healthcare System. For years, the physician has been actively involved in the education of international medical students.
Please note that the most of your experience will take place under the doctor's supervision. However, on Wednesdays, you will be working with a colleague in the practice.
During your experience, you will learn the following U.S. medical practices under the preceptor’s supervision:
Taking patient histories under supervision.
Examining patients under supervision.
Presenting patients.
Writing or entering clinic or progress notes.
Observing pulmonary procedures including bronchoscopy and PFTs
Have opportunities to research the literature to answer clinical questions at the point of care.
Educating the patient.
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 Pulmonology.
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
With regards to skills, the preceptor had many. Firstly, Dr. X's bedside manner was exceptional, and the doctor had a welcoming personality which made communication more relaxed and open...The doctor explained difficult topics in a simplified manner, which made learning easier for both patients and observers...Dr. X and the other members of staff at both the office and hospital also showed me how information is entered into the EMR system, which was more complex than the paper-based system I am accustomed to.
At the hospital, I observed the doctor perform cesarean sections, but the most impressive procedure was a total laparoscopic hysterectomy using the da Vinci Xi robot. The level of precision and control demonstrated was remarkable and reflected Dr. X's years of experience...In the operating theatre, I interacted with several members of staff, including scrub nurses, anesthesiologists, and a pediatrician, who took the time to explain concepts such as neonatal resuscitation and postoperative pain management. I also met ward nurses, medical students, residents, and fellows, which provided opportunities for learning and networking.
The rotation was well-rounded, with exposure to both outpatient and inpatient care. Dr. X was always willing to teach, and the more questions you asked, the more the doctor engaged and explained. On quieter days, Dr. X would also take time to go through topics of interest. Overall, Dr. X was very supportive and encouraged improvement throughout the rotation.
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