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Physician ID:
265
Hours:
Monday - Thursday 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: Chicago
The outpatient US clinical experience will take place 20 miles northwest of downtown Chicago.
Outpatient US Clinical Experience in Rheumatology in Chicago, IL in Chicago
Specialties: Rheumatology
Location: Chicago
Price:
Hospital Letterhead: No
Faculty Appointment: No
Information about this clinical experience:
This is an outpatient US clinical experience during which you will be under the supervision of a board certified rheumatologist. The physician holds hospital privileges in the Advocate Health Care and AMITA Health Systems. In the past, this attending was involved in the education of internal medicine residents from the University of Illinois.
While training as a fellow, the preceptor was involved in numerous research studies, and had opportunities to present research at national and international meetings. This physician has considerable experience in evaluating and managing patients with SLE, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, and osteoporosis and is also adept at performing joint procedures. The practice has an onsite x-ray machine, MRI, DEXA, and ultrasound.
Among the goals of this clinical experience are learning how to:
Develop differential diagnosis for common complaints in rheumatology using information gathered from the history, exam, lab data, and imaging studies
Use the differential diagnosis to guide ordering of diagnostic tests
Interpret common tests (e.g., antinuclear antibodies, rheumatoid factor, synovial fluid analysis) while understanding the usefulness and limitations of the tests
To maximize maximize learning during this experience, we recommend that you read the following:
UCSF Hospital Handbook: Rheumatology/Orthopedics
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 progress notes.
Have opportunities to research the literature to answer clinical questions at the point of care.
Being involved in patient education.
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 Rheumatology.
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
My four-week Internal Medicine rotation with Dr. X was truly an exceptional experience, and I could not have asked for a better preceptor. What I appreciated most about the preceptor was how genuinely thoughtful and considerate the doctor was toward rotators. Dr. X always made sure we had enough time to interact with patients, take histories, perform physical examinations, and gain meaningful hands-on clinical experience. The doctor encouraged us to ask questions, engage in discussions, and think critically about different patient presentations. Dr. X also took the time to explain interesting cases and share clinical reasoning, which helped me develop a deeper understanding of Internal Medicine.
Another highlight was the opportunity to prepare and deliver presentations on various medical topics. This motivated me to review current literature, read research papers, and stay updated on recent clinical evidence. The preceptor consistently provided constructive feedback and practical suggestions on how we could improve our clinical skills, knowledge, and presentations.
Beyond clinical education, Dr. X was also an excellent mentor who generously shared advice about medicine, career development, and life in general. Watching the doctor interact with patients was another invaluable learning experience. The doctor has built wonderful relationships with them, and patients were consistently welcoming and kind to us as rotators.
I also greatly appreciated the doctor's thoughtfulness outside the clinical setting. Dr. X picked us up on time every day and made sure we got home safely, which made the entire rotation incredibly convenient and stress-free. Most importantly, the preceptor created an environment where learning was enjoyable, engaging, and rewarding. I genuinely looked forward to each day and had an amazing time throughout the rotation.
These were truly four of the most enjoyable and fulfilling weeks of my clinical training. I am extremely grateful for the teaching, mentorship, generosity, and kindness. I wholeheartedly recommend this preceptor to anyone looking for an outstanding Internal Medicine clinical experience.
HJ
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