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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
Dr. X is an excellent preceptor and educator. One of the doctor's greatest strengths is the ability to simplify difficult clinical concepts and explain the reasoning behind diagnosis and management in a way that is easy to understand and remember. Dr. X's teaching is consistently evidence-based and up to date; the doctor frequently refers to current research and guidelines and then compares the evidence with what the doctor has observed and implemented in practice. This made the rotation especially valuable because I was able to understand not only what the current recommendations are, but also how they are applied to real patients.
I was also very impressed by the care and attention Dr. X gave to patients. Even when an issue extended beyond the immediate infectious disease problem for which we was consulted, the doctor remained attentive to the patient's overall clinical picture and concerns. The doctor communicated complex medical information in simple, reassuring language, and it was clear that patients trusted him, felt comfortable asking questions, and were genuinely happy to see the doctor.
The infectious disease service also provides exposure to a very broad range of patients and clinical conditions. Because consultations take place throughout the hospital, I had the opportunity to observe patients across different levels of care and clinical settings, including the medical floors and ICU. This made the experience valuable not only for learning infectious disease but also for strengthening my understanding of inpatient internal medicine and the management of medically complex patients.
Dr. X is very friendly, kind, and approachable. I never felt hesitant to ask questions, and the doctor created an environment where learning felt natural rather than intimidating. The doctor regularly encouraged clinical reasoning and discussion rather than simply providing an answer. Overall, this was an excellent rotation for gaining exposure to evidence-based infectious disease, inpatient medicine, and thoughtful patient-centered care.
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