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Physician ID:
164
Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:30 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: Washington D.C.
This outpatient US clinical experience will take place in the DMV area at an office 30 miles west of downtown Washington, D.C.
Outpatient US Clinical Experience in Rheumatology in Washington D.C.
Specialties: Rheumatology
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 both internal medicine and rheumatology. Learners rotating through this practice will see a wide spectrum of rheumatologic disease, and learn about the latest treatments in the specialty. The physician holds a hospital appointment at the Virginia Hospital Center where the doctor enjoys teaching internal medicine residents and medical students from Georgetown University.
The doctor believes in providing patients with whole person care with a focus on both physical and emotional wellbeing. There is an emphasis on building strong relationships with patients, and learners will understand how best to support patients with chronic disease.
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.
Entering progress notes in the EMR (NextGen EMR).
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.
Please note that this preceptor requires rotators to complete HIPAA training prior to the rotation. You may take one of the following courses:
Rotators should send the certificate of completion to us.
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 was eager to teach and created a supportive learning environment throughout the rotation. The doctor encouraged me to take on an active role and gave me a lot of independence when engaging with patients. I had opportunities to take histories, present cases, and formulate management plans. Dr. X always provided guidance and constructive feedback when needed. At the beginning of the rotation, the doctor gave me ample time to learn how to use the EMR and navigate patient notes, which allowed me to become integrated with the clinic efficiently.
A strength of the clinic was the wide variety of patient presentations. While a majority of patients attended for chronic illness, there were also numerous acute presentations as well. The community that the clinic serves was also very friendly and gave me a lot of encouragement. All of the staff at the clinic were also very welcoming and were eager to help if I had any questions.
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